Public invited to help shape the future of Dungloe


A public consultation has been opened for people to give their the views  on the Draft of the Clochán Liath (Dungloe) Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan. The Draft Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan will be on public display from today Tuesday April 5 until Tuesday May 2 2022 and the public are invited to have […]


Loreto Community School students compete for EirGrid climate award


STUDENTS from Loreto Community School, Milford are holding their own SciFest STEM Fair with the chance of winning the EirGrid Climate and Delivering a Cleaner Energy Future Award. EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid has partnered with SciFest to create the climate and energy focused award for its SciFest@School programme. SciFest@School is […]


Councils join forces to celebrate the ‘Best of the North West’


The Best of the North West will be showcased widely over the coming weeks as part of an exciting new collaborative tourism campaign launched by Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council, working in partnership with Visit Derry and Donegal Tourism CLG. The £90,000 domestic marketing initiative will shine a light on […]


Glenfin musician staying true to his Donegal roots


A DONEGAL musician who is living in London is staying true to his roots – a special reference to his home area has been spotted in his debut single.  Talented Lorcan Donnellan (25) plays guitar, writes lyrics and vocals and is one half of ‘indie-electro’ band Martellos which he formed with his friend Kevin Gunningham […]


Covid-19 cases expected to rise after bank holidays


THE number of Covid-19 cases in Donegal are expected to increase significantly this week following celebrations over the St Patrick’s Day double bank holiday.  According to Director of Public Health Dr Anthony Breslin, the health service is expecting an upsurge of positive Covid-19 cases this week due to increased socialising over the double bank holiday […]


Gortahork man sets up ‘Errigal Cam’


A GORTAHORK resident who missed Donegal so much will living in Los Angeles has set up ‘Errigal Cam’ to help those living abroad cope with homesickness.  Sean Collins set up ‘Errigal Cam’ which records a live stream of Errigal from his kitchen window in Gortahork. In the past two weeks, 300 people from all over […]


Homeowners granted permission to demolish ‘mica’ homes


FOUR applicants in Donegal have been granted planning permission to demolish and rebuild their mica affected homes.  The homeowners applied to Donegal County Council in January 2022 to have their homes demolished and a replacement dwelling built on the same site. One homeowner lodged the application for a dwelling in Monfad, Newtowncunningham on January 12 […]


St Patricks Day

Artist marks St Patrick’s Day on Donegal beach


A TALENTED artist has brought ‘silkie’ to life on a Donegal Beach for St Patrick’s Day. Artist Manuel Froelich marked St Patrick’s Day on Silver Strand beach by creating an image of the local legendary silkie coming ashore to toast Ireland’s patron saint with a drop of Silkie Irish whiskey. Silkie Irish Whiskey is distilled […]


Man injured in attack during car theft


A MAN had to be treated for injuries he sustained after he was attacked by another male who then stole his car. The victim returned to his home in Ard Lonan, Long Lane, Letterkenny, in the early hours of Sunday, March 13 between 4.30am and 4.40am. He was parking his car, an ‘02 LH’ silver […]


LUH ‘severely impacted’ by increase in Covid patients


VISITING restrictions remain in place at Letterkenny University Hospital as the site continues to be ‘severely impacted’ by Covid-19. The hospital is seeing a significant increase in Covid-19 positive admissions and attendances, while also dealing with high volumes of non-Covid patients. There are 84 patients with Covid-19 being treated in the hospital today. Currently, there […]