FOLLOWING Carrigart’s nomination to represent Donegal in Ireland’s Best Kept Towns Competition 2026 under the Best Kept Village category, preparations are already in motion to showcase the village at the highest possible standard in this prestigious all-island competition. The competition is jointly organised by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht and the […]
Council announces priority groupings as DCB scheme amendments enacted
FOLLOWING the enactment of the DCB amendment act and increased grant regulations, Donegal County Council has introduced a prioritisation process for applicants. Donegal has over 77 per cent of all applications to the enhanced scheme. Therefore, the local authority has undertaken significant work preparing for the implementation of the amendments, and the online portal is […]
Donegal secure third successive All-Ireland Darts Title
The Donegal Darts team won their third successive title at INDO Inter-Counties Championships at the INEC Arena in Killarney on Sunday night. Donegal faced-off against Offaly in the decider at the Kerry Venue and it was a a thrilling encounter, with the defending champions running out 7-4 winners. Donegal raced into a 4-1 lead courtesy […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday morning, February 27
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Seamus Gallagher, Mullaghduff Frank (Frankie) Blaney, Dublin and Letterkenny Advertisement Patricia McGarvey, Ramelton Enda Drummond, Ballyshannon Tony Foy, Raphoe Rita Kane, Carrick and Blackrock, Co Dublin Seamus Gallagher, Mullaghduff The death has occurred of Seamus Gallagher, Mullaghderg Banks, Mullaghduff, Kincasslagh. Predeceased by his parents Dominick and Gracie […]
Mass to be held for victims and families of fatal St Johnston collision
A Mass will be offered in St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston, for the victims of last night’s fatal collision, in which two teenagers lost their lives and another was left seriously injured. The Mass will be held at 7pm tonight for the teenagers, understood to be from Derry, as well as for their grieving and […]
Local Enterprise Week to shine a spotlight on ambition and creativity
LOCAL Enterprise Week kicks off on Monday, March 2 with a week-long programme of events taking place across the county until Friday, March 6. Organised by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Donegal in partnership with Donegal County Council and a wide range of stakeholders, this year’s programme is centred on the theme ‘Built on Belief’, […]
Quantity of tools stolen from business shed
A QUANTITY of tools including a Stihl consaw and catalytic converters were stolen from a business shed. Gardaí are appealing for information in connection to the burglary at the premises at Umricam, Buncrana, which occurred between 6.30pm on Friday, February 13 and 8am on Saturday the following day. A shed at the business was entered and a large […]
Concerns raised over speeding in Churchill
CALLS have been made for flashing speed signs to be erected in Churchill due to concerns of excessive speeding in the village. Councillor Michael McBride raised the issue at Tuesday’s meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District. Advertisement He said the village has a playground, a pub and a church all along the main road which […]
Weather: Cloudy and wet day ahead as heavy rain moves in
TODAY will be generally cloudy and wet, with outbreaks of rain, heavy at times, with some spot flooding. It will be breezy with moderate to fresh north-easterly winds. Temperatures will be cold with afternoon temperatures of just 2 to 6 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly cloudy, wet and breezy for a time tonight with […]