Bus Éireann has said an investigation will be launched to understand what caused a bus to catch fire on the Dry Arch Roundabout, Letterkenny at around 8.30pm last night. Thankfully all 15 passengers on board and the driver evacuated safely. In a statement Bus Éireann said the vehicle has been cleared from the road and […]
Top Tips to Managing Waste this New Year!
Donegal County Council has prepared some advice for you to manage your waste this New Year when excess waste is higher than normal. Check out this handy pocket guide to Waste Management in Donegal which provides useful information on things we can all do to make a difference here at home. Advertisement Recycling […]
Donegal League – 50 years of memories
BY JOE F As 2022 draws to a close, I took some time, Advertisement To put down on paper in this wee rhyme, Donegal League memories and stories, seen and heard, In the 50 years of (proper, Association) football which many have shared. I made my debut in ‘seventy seven, Went up to […]
Lifford store sells €50,000 Euromillions ticket
LOTTO players in the Lifford area are being urged to check their tickets after a local store sold a golden ticket. Old Daly’s was among ten shops across the state to sell Euromillions tickets worth €50,000 each. Three of the other winning tickets were bought in Dublin with players in Kildare, Louth, Cork, Tipperary, Westmeath […]
Donegal Primary Schools’ Sportshall Athletics to return
The programme is set to return in 2023 after a four-year break due to the impact of Covid-19
Shiels hopes Glenswilly can kick on after U21 success
It was a fine win for Glenswilly over Glenfin.
Defence Forces member dies in Lebanon
AN Irish peacekeeper has died after the vehicle he was in came under fire in Lebanon. The soldier’s identity or where he was from has not yet been released. In a statement this morning, Óglaigh na hÉireann said it was with deep regret that it had to confirm the death of one of its members. […]
Black ice warning as temperatures plummet
MOTORISTS are being warned to be vigilant for black ice on roads around the county this morning as temperatures plummet. Met Eireann has said a widespread overnight sharp frost is likely to bring with it black ice in the first few hours of this morning. Speaking to the Donegal News yesterday, Emer Flood, Meteorologist, said […]
Seoladh Oifigiúil Plean Teanga Thoraí
I ndiaidh corradh agus bliain oibre ar chur i bhfeidhm an phlean, beidh Plean Teanga Thoraí á sheoladh go hoifigiúil agus á cheiliúradh ar 24 Samhain, ar 1i.n. sa Chlub Sóisialta, Toraigh. Cathaoirleach Údarás na Gaeltachta, Anna Ní Ghallachair a dhéanfas Plean Teanga Thoraí a sheoladh go hoifigiúil i láthair an phobail. Ócáid mhór i stair […]
Irish Cancer Society pays tribute to late Vicky Phelan
Following the death of cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan, Averil Power, CEO, Irish Cancer Society has said: “Today it is no small understatement to say we are poorer for the loss of Vicky Phelan, but truly richer as a nation for the contribution she so generously made to Irish life. Advertisement “Vicky refused […]