By Chris Ashmore WORKS on an Active Travel Project on one of Letterkenny’s busiest roads – which will see the installation of new cycle paths and pavements but at the expense of removing turning lanes for vehicles – could take between nine and 12 months to complete, the Donegal News can reveal. Traffic came to […]
Weather: Mainly dry day with occasional sunny spells
TODAY it will be mainly dry but mostly cloudy, with just a few limited bright or sunny spells. There will be a few isolated patches of drizzle and mist. Highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees. Advertisement Continuing mostly cloudy and mainly dry tonight with just a few patches of mist and drizzle. Lowest temperatures […]
Letterkenny and Inishowen residents warned after a series of ‘bogus callers’
GARDAÍ in Donegal are warning people to be extra vigilant with reports that bogus callers have been operating in different parts of the county. The Gardaí received a number of reports of people encountering these callers in the Inishowen and Letterkenny areas this week. People are encouraged to stay vigilant regardless of where they are […]
Donegal team honoured for empowering adults with intellectual disabilities
WOODVALE Residential Service in Donegal has been awarded the Outstanding Teamwork Award at Praxis Care’s Annual Staff Awards, recognising their exceptional commitment to empowering the people they support, through meaningful collaboration and community engagement. Praxis Care, a leading Ireland and UK care charity, supports individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental ill health, helping them […]
Theft from community group shed
AN investigation is underway after a mobile gas ring and connector were stolen from the shed of a community group. The theft occurred at Hillhead, Ardara, some time between Wednesday, October 1 at 5pm and Wednesday, October 8 at 1.30pm. The shed was entered after the lock was broken. A garda spokesperson said: “We appeal […]
Weather: Mainly dry today with some sunny spells
TODAY there will be some isolated bright or sunny spells but mostly cloudy. It will be mainly dry with patches of drizzle and mist. Highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be mainly dry and mostly cloudy with isolated spots of drizzle and some patches of mist or fog. Lowest temperatures of […]
Funding secured to progress new Garda Station in Carndonagh
Funding has been secured to progress a new garda station in Carndonagh under the National Development Plan (NDP). Announcing details of his department’s spend for Budget 2026, Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan, said Carndonagh is one of two towns identified for funding under the National Development Plan to progress the development […]
Moville Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan launched
The launch of the Moville Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan took place on Thursday 18th September 2025 at 7pm in Glencrow Hall, Moville. Donegal County Council’s Town Regeneration Officer, Patricia McIntyre, welcomed members of the public as well as the Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District, Cllr. Martin McDermott and Cllr. Martin Farren to the event. […]
‘Fireworks cause horrific life-changing injuries’ – gardaí
GARDAÍ are urging those thinking about buying or using fireworks this Halloween to have a rethink. They have issued the plea ahead of Halloween, when many horrific life-changing injuries are sustained by fireworks. GardaI are also warning that fireworks are not only dangerous but there are severe criminal penalties for anyone who is found guilty of […]
Criminal damage at church car park
GARDAÍ are seeking assistance from the public following an incident of criminal damage that occurred in the car park at St Patrick’s Church in Donegal Town. A car parked at that location on Friday, October 10, was damaged between 8am and 1pm. All along the passenger side of the car was keyed and considerable damage […]