By Dionne Meehan TWO friends who died following a fatal road collision in Donegal on Friday night will be laid to rest later this week. Castlederg men Ryan Glen (25) and Gordy Galbraith (30s) died when the Ford Focus car they were travelling in was involved in a collision with a Kia Sportage at Liscooley […]
Weather: Temperatures to plummet tonight
TODAY will be dry and sunny for most. However, a few showers will affect coastal parts. Highest temperatures of 5 to 7 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be mainly dry apart from a few coastal showers. Frost developing as temperatures fall between -3 to 1 degrees. Patches of mist and fog also developing in mostly light […]
Letterkenny to host inaugural Mum Talks event
By Róise Collins LETTERKENNY is to host a first of its kind event to help build a supportive and empowering network for mums across the county. Angela McGilloway is a consultant at Letterkenny University Hospital and the Donegal ambassador for MumTalks.ie, the company behind the event. The Derry native was living in Galway when she […]
New development in Lifford will be ‘life-changing’ for local community
A MAJOR new development in Lifford which will include a new social housing scheme, playing fields and new community health facilities, will be life-changing for the local community, according to the Chief Executive of Donegal County Council, John McLaughlin. The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy this morning turned the sod on the […]
Council passes motion calling for public inquiry into Creeslough explosion
By Róise Collins MEMBERS of Donegal County Council have passed a motion calling for the establishment of an Independent Statutory Judicial Public Inquiry into the Creeslough explosion. The motion, which received unanimous support, was tabled by Cllr Frank McBrearty and seconded by Cllr Thomas Séan Devine. Advertisement Ten people died in the explosion in Creeslough […]
Skittle Alley Carpark closed for repairs
THE Skittle Alley Carpark in Letterkenny will be closed for repairs from today, Monday, November 25. The carpark will re-open on Friday, November 29. Donegal County Council apologise for any inconvenience during this time.
Port Road Carpark closed until Friday
THE Port Road (The Grill) Carpark will be closed for repairs from tomorrow, Tuesday, November 26. The carpark will reopen on Friday, November 29. Donegal County Council apologise for any inconvenience during this time. Advertisement
Bundoran RNLI rescues swimmer caught in rip current
BUNDORAN RNLI rescued a swimmer who got caught in a rip current off Bundoran Pier yesterday afternoon, Sunday, November 24. Despite the challenging conditions including a south-westerly force 7 to 8 wind and a 3m swell, the crew responded swiftly. Helm Brian Gillespie, along with crew members James Cassidy, Oisín Cassidy and Finn Mullen, launched […]
€1.2m for outdoor recreation projects
DONEGAL could be poised to cash in on more than €1.2 million in state funding as part of a major nationwide project to develop upland areas, lakes, rivers, beaches, blueways, walking trails and forest walks. In the coming weeks Donegal County Council will be seeking “expressions of interest” and also asking local councillors for their […]
€4.6 million Rathmullan Pier Refurbishment Project to be completed in January
THE €4.6 million Rathmullan Pier Refurbishment Project that began in April is expected to be completed in January 2025. Confirming the completion date during a visit to Rathmullan Pier at the weekend, Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue said: “As Minister for Marine, I was delighted to be able to secure over €4 million to ensure that […]