Weather: Mix of cloud and sunny spells for Donegal 


TODAY will bring a mix of cloud and sunny spells with passing showers. Showers will be heavy or prolonged with the slight chance of lightning. Temperatures will be cool for early September with highs of 13 to 15 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, showers will become isolated with dry and clear weather. Lowest temperatures of 7 to […]


Arranmore RNLI respond to two call-outs in two days


By Dionne Meehan Arranmore RNLI have responded to two call-outs in two days. On Sunday, September 1 at 4.30pm, Arranmore RNLI volunteer crew were tasked by Malin Head Coast Guards to assist a boat in difficulty off Tory Island. Advertisement A spokesperson said: “Prior to arriving on scene at the stricken vessel, the Bunbeg Coast […]


Witnesses urged to come forward following fatal St Johnston collision


GARDAÍ have renewed their appeal for witnesses following last week’s fatal road traffic collision in St Johnston. Gardaí attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred in the village of St. Johnston, on Friday, August 30. A garda spokesperson said: “Shortly after 2 pm., gardaí and emergency services were alerted after a […]


Uisce Éireann launch new text alert service for customers in Donegal 


Uisce Éireann is today announcing the launch of its brand-new free-to-use Text Alerts service which will provide water supply updates and information to customers over 64,686 households in Donegal.   The text alert system will be the first time that all of Uisce Éireann’s customers will be able to sign up and receive notifications for their area. The service provides customers with details […]


Daniel O’Donnell announces new date for Cork show after health setback


Fans of the legendary Irish singer Daniel O’Donnell were disappointed when his sold-out show at Cork Opera House, originally scheduled for August 31st, 2024, was unexpectedly canceled due to the singer suffering from a chest infection. However, there is now good news for those who had eagerly anticipated the performance with the concert has been […]


Parents urged to ensure children are ‘eye-ready’ for the classroom


Parents have been urged to ensure that their children’s eyesight is classroom ready – as families gear up for the full return to school and homework this week. Optometrists have warned that poor eyesight can affect learning and lead to behavioural difficulties in the classroom – and if parents have any concern they should bring […]


Almost 40 concerns raised about nursing homes


By Darragh Bermingham ALMOST 40 concerns were raised with the health watchdog regarding nursing homes in Donegal in 2023, this newspaper can reveal. Information obtained under the Freedom of Information Act shows the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) received 36 concerns about nursing homes in Donegal last year. Advertisement There are around 13 private […]