Last orders for pubs in Donegal?


By Evelyn Cullen THE high excise duty is a major challenge facing pubs, with one local publican forecasting a turbulent time ahead for the industry unless measures are put in place for its survival in the coming budget. Councillor Martin Harley was speaking in the wake of a new report by the Drinks Industry Group of […]


Drivers urged to take extra caution following oil spills across Donegal


  Donegal County Council is urging drivers to remain vigilant after a number of oil spills were reported on roads throughout the county this morning. The council has dispatched crews to clear the affected areas, but motorists should proceed with extra care, especially on the R236 at Ballyleckey Crossroads, the N13 between Kilross and Stranorlar, […]


Inishowen crash victim Eoghan Dawson to be laid to rest today


The funeral of 20-year-old Eoghan Dawson, one of two young men tragically killed in a road accident in Inishowen last week, will be held today at St. Patrick’s Church in Pennyburn. Eoghan, who lost his life alongside his 16-year-old cousin Kian in the crash at Quigley’s Point, is remembered by his heartbroken parents, Lisa Dawson […]


Gardai set to hold 24hr national speed crackdown tomorrow


An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) will launch a 24-hour nationwide speed enforcement operation for National Slow down Day on Monday, September 2nd, 2024. This initiative comes in the wake of a troubling spate of road accidents across the country and especially Donegal, where four fatal road accidents have occurred within just […]


Mali the miracle dog survives two weeks on Donegal Cliff reunites with family


Mali, a Bernese Mountain Dog, has been safely rescued after spending two harrowing weeks stranded on a cliff in Donegal. The beloved pet ran off from her German owners on August 16th while they were visiting Arranmore Island, spooked by high winds. Despite extensive search efforts involving locals, tourists, and even drones, hope for Mali’s […]


Healing Hands CD fundraiser reaches new heights


ONE year after his hugely successful CD album ‘Healing Hands’ raised thousands of euros for Doctors Without Borders, the Rann na Feirste man behind the special fundraiser is planning more special performances. A host of Donegal musicians inlcuding Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh, Manus Lunny, Ian Smith, and Stephen Campbell were brought together by Rann na Feirste’s […]


Plans for the general election gathers pace across the county


By Kate Heaney AS speculation continues as to when the government will call the next General Election, parties and independent candidates in Donegal are moving forward with candidate selection in anticipation of it happening before the end of this year. Sinn Féin sources say it looks like the party view at present is to run […]