Finn Harps have been drawn at home to fellow First Division club UCD in the 2025 Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup second round. The draw was made at lunchtime today and Harps fans will be happy to see their team receive a home draw. Today’s draw saw the 20 League of Ireland clubs go into […]
Donegal to get six new high-power recharging hubs
SIX new high-power recharging hubs to service the expanding electrical vehicle (EV) fleet across Ireland’s national road network will be installed in Donegal. An allocation of almost €8 million is being provided to support grants for recharging infrastructure at the selected sites throughout Ireland, with chargers set to be in place by the end of […]
€125,000 allocated for construction of footpath on dangerous Milford road
A SIGNIFICANT safety boost is on the way for the Milford community as €125,000 has been officially allocated from the Community Recognition Fund towards the construction of a much-needed footpath along the hazardous stretch of road from the Mulroy Woods to Lidl. The funding marks a major milestone in efforts to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility […]
Gaza graffiti sparks debate and concern
By Chris Ashmore THE Cathaoirleach of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council has called on the perpetrators of a wave of Gaza-related graffiti around the town to show restraint and “have a think about” what they are doing as it could be counter-productive. Cllr. Gerry McMonagle’s comments come following a weekend that saw many residents being shocked […]
Thousands of Donegal students start exams
By Róise Collins ALMOST 5,000 students across Donegal began their State Examinations yesterday morning. Of these, over 2,600 students are sitting the Junior Certificate, while close to 2,100 have commenced the Leaving Certificate. In addition, more than 200 students in the county are taking part in the Leaving Certificate Applied programme. Advertisement Nationally, a record number […]
Weather: Mix of sunny spells and scattered showers
TODAY there will be a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers, with the showers becoming more isolated this afternoon. Highs of 12 to 15 degrees in light to moderate winds. Tonight, further scattered showers will develop early on but they will quickly clear to isolated showers and clear spells. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 5 […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, June 5
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Laura Finnegan, Kerry, Donegal, Cork and Limerick Michael Duffy, Carrigart Advertisement Susan Hamilton, Manorcunningham Mary Ita Boyle, Glenties Monsignor William (Fr Billy) McLaughlin, Ballyliffin Sheila McDaid, Limerick and Glenvar Mary O’Brien, Ballintra and Bundoran Kevin O’Kane, Watford and Doneyloop Laura Finnegan, Kerry, Donegal, Cork and Limerick The […]
Rathmullan Pier officially reopened last Friday
RATHMULLAN Pier was officially reopened last Friday by Minister Charlie McConalogue TD together with Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy. This major capital refurbishment project was delivered over a nine month period at a cost of over €4.5 million. The pierhead, which was constructed in 1957, is accessed by a 120m long viaduct […]
Weather: Cloudy morning with scattered showers
THIS morning will be cloudy as a band of organised showers spread from the northwest before becoming well scattered this afternoon and easing towards evening. Highest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees, coolest in the northwest, in a moderate breeze. Tonight, there will be a mix of clear spells and well scattered showers. Advertisement Lowest […]
Susan Hamilton to be laid to rest on Friday
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL’S latest road victim, Susan Hamilton, will be laid to rest on Friday. Ms Hamilton (74), from Manorcunningham, tragically lost her life when the car she was driving collided with a van on the R245 at Bunlin Bridge, Milford last Friday. Advertisement Her body was removed to Letterkenny University Hospital where a […]