A MAJOR exhibition celebrating the work of Donegal men and women in Scotland between 1940 and 1990 will be launched in Donegal County Museum next Friday, July 11 at 7pm. The ‘Working Over By’: Donegal Emigrant Working Lives in Scotland exhibition and accompanying booklet highlights the occupations, working conditions and work experiences of Donegal people […]
Weather: Mix of sunshine and scattered showers
TODAY will bring a mix of sunshine and scattered showers which will spread from the west through the morning and afternoon, some of which will be heavy, with the chance of a few scattered thunderstorms. Conditions will then turn mainly dry and bright, with plenty of sunshine through the afternoon and evening, with just a […]
Appeal for witnesses after popular food truck vandalised in Ramelton
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a food truck was vandalised in Ramelton. The incident of criminal damage occurred at Gambles Square, Ramelton between 10.30pm on Sunday, June 29 and Monday, June 30. A garda spokesperson said: “A food van that was parked at that location was vandalised between those times. “If anyone witnessed the […]
Appeal for dash-cam footage after two cars damaged in Cloghan
GARDAÍ are appealing to the public for assistance after several incidents of criminal damage occurred in Cloghan. The incidents in question occurred at Kiltyfergal, Cloghan in the early hours of Wednesday, June 25 at approximately 12.45am. A garda spokesperson said: “Two vehicles that were parked at an address in that area were damaged at that […]
Investigations ongoing after cash stolen from Franciscan Friary in Rossnowlagh
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after a sum of cash was stolen from the Franciscan Friary in Rossnowlagh. The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 25 at approximately 12.55pm. A garda spokesperson said: “Two males entered the Friary (one aged in his 20’s wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and a black cap and the other in his teens […]
Gardaí investigate theft of cattle in Manorcunningham
GARDAÍ are investigating the theft of a number of cattle in Manorcunningham. The theft occurred in the Galdonagh area of Manorcunningham between 6pm on Monday, June 16 and Tuesday, June 17. A garda spokesperson said: “The following animals are believed to have been stolen, a red/white shorthorn bullock, a black shorthorn heifer, a black Aberdeen […]
‘Critical gaps’ in neurorehabilitation services in Donegal
NEUROLOGICAL patients throughout the county are facing waiting times of up to six months, with some reporting never been able to access neurorehabilitation, Donegal representatives have heard. At a pre-Budget event held in Dublin in recent days, Donegal Oireachtas members met with Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI), the national umbrella body for over 30 neurological organisations. […]
All tenancies in Donegal now benefit from rent controls
RENTERS across Donegal will enjoy the same protection, security and certainty following the enactment of the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2025, meaning that rent increase restrictions will apply to all tenancies nationally. Previously, none of Donegal’s seven local electoral area, were located within a Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ). However, with the enactment of legislation which […]
Weather: Mostly dry day with sunny spells
TODAY will be mostly dry with sunny spells this morning. Spells of sunshine and well scattered showers will develop through the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees in light north to northwest winds. Advertisement Tonight will be dry with clear spells and isolated showers. Lowest temperatures of 6 to 8 degrees in light […]
Work begins on new €12m bridge project near Killybegs
WORK has begun on a new bridge and road scheme near Killybegs. The Fintra Bridge and Road Realignment Project will see the upgrade and realignment of the approximately 2km of the existing R263 from the western end of the Glenlee Pass towards Fintra. It shall also include a new bridge crossing over the Fintra River […]