Breaking: Young boy hospitalised after being struck by a car in Ramelton


By Dionne Meehan A YOUNG boy has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital after he was struck by a car in Ramelton. Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of the collision which took place on Chapel Road in the town earlier this evening. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “The pedestrian, a male […]


Road closure following collision in Ramelton 


By Dionne Meehan  EMERGENCY services are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision in Ramelton. The Tank Road is closed from the Main Street as far as the Cup and Saucer. Diversions are in place. Advertisement Gardaí have urged motorists to use an alternative route. More to follow.         


Plans lodged for 20 apartments in Oldtown


by Louise Doyle PLANS have been lodged for the construction of 20 apartments in Oldtown, Letterkenny. Applicant R.I Scott Construction Limited is seeking planning permission from Donegal County Council for the proposed development. Advertisement The proposed plans comprise construction of a three-storey apartment block (A) containing six apartments, and a four-storey apartment block (B) containing 14 […]


Newly-elected Cathaoirleach wants return of in-person council meetings


By Dionne Meehan THE newly-elected Cathaoirleach of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District Cllr Martin Harley said he is looking forward to the year ahead. Having been elected to Donegal County Council 16 years ago, this is Cllr Harley’s third time chairing his local electoral area. Advertisement Describing it as a “great honour”, he now looks forward […]


An Bord Pleanála refuse Creeslough redevelopment


Planning permission for the redevelopment of a site in Creeslough where 10 people lost their lives in 2022 has been refused. An Bord Pleanala has overturned Donegal County Council’s decision to grant permission for the development of a shop and filling station on the site. Ten people were killed in the Creeslough explosion in October […]


Anger after €29m spent on outsourcing elective and day surgeries


by Louise Doyle THERE was further upset on the health front this week when it emerged €29 million was paid out to private hospitals in two years in a bid to address waiting lists locally. The National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) paid out the funds for elective in-patient and day-case surgeries in 2023 and 2024. Advertisement The […]


Experience the newly opened O’Donnell’s MACE Kilmacrennan


NESTLED in the heart of Kilmacrennan village, the newly opened O’Donnell’s MACE store has quickly found itself at the heart of the community, becoming a standout destination for locals and passers-by alike. Owned by Gavin O’Donnell, whose family have been at the heart of local retail for 40 years with service stations in both Crolly […]


Derry-Dublin route to be reinstated by third quarter of 2026


CONFIRMATION that the Public Service Obligation (PSO) air service between City of Derry Airport and Dublin Airport will be up and running by the third quarter of 2026 by the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, has been described by Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, as an extremely positive development. Speaking after a meeting yesterday […]


Weather: Temperatures to soar today 


TODAY will be warm and sunny with good spells of sunshine. Highest temperatures of 25 to 29 degrees in light breezes. Tonight will be mostly dry and clear with some isolated showers possible. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 14 to 18 degrees in light or variable breezes.