Over 800 customers are without power in Donegal tonight as parts of the county continue to feel the impact of heavy winds. A status yellow wind warning remains in place and will be in effect until 6am on Friday morning. On a day of dismal weather there has been thunder and lightning tonight in and […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday evening, November 27
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Joe Sweeney, Donegal Town Michael Byrne, Gaoth Dobhair Advertisement Michael Joseph Lynch, Ardara Anthony ‘Con’ Gallagher, Frosses John Flanigan, Annagry Seán Donnelly, Dublin and Letterkenny Paul McSorley, 61 Lawnsdale, Navenny, Ballybofey Robert James Moore, Carndonagh Mary Aloysius Bonner, Lackenagh, Burtonport Ellen McCrory, Killygordon Joe Sweeney, Donegal […]
Donegal student receives Scholarship Award at Ceremony in DCU
DONEGAL student Jenna Donovan was presented with a scholarship award by Dublin City University at a ceremony to celebrate memorial and endowed scholarships on Wednesday, November 19. In total, 54 students received awards named in honour of individuals and organisations who have played a leading role in the life of Dublin City University and in wider Irish […]
James celebrates his 80th birthday
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CELEBRATIONS are underway for well-known Letterkenny businessman James Grieve as he marks his 80th birthday today. James, who is a native of the Cullion Road, is best known locally for operating his garage in the heart of Letterkenny for the past 55 years. Born in 1945 to Mary and James Grieve, James attended Lurgybrack National […]
Eleven patients unable to be discharged from LUH
ELEVEN patients were unable to be discharged from Letterkenny University Hospital due to significant home help pressures. The figure, as of November 14, 2025, was revealed this week as home help waiting lists came under the spotlight. At Tuesday’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum, West, Councillor Ciaran Brogan sought information on the number of people […]
Over 100 residents in Gortahork left without services for two weeks
A TELEPHONE pole off the N56 near Gortahork has been left damaged and with exposed wires following a road traffic collision that occurred two weeks ago. As a result, over 100 homes in the area have been without access to telephone services and broadband. Local councillors have reported the issue to Eir and are awaiting the arrival […]
Calls for night time roadworks to minimise disruption
A DONEGAL County Councillor has called for roadworks to be carried out at night to minimise disruption to road users, though the council has cautioned that night time works come with added challenges and costs. In his motion tabled at Monday’s plenary council meeting, Cllr Fionán Bradley suggested that road works on main roads and […]
Resident appeals Letterkenny housing plans
A LETTERKENNY housing development given the green light by Donegal County Council last month has been appealed by a resident amid defective concrete, traffic and safety concerns. Applicant PRND was granted planning permission for the construction of 12 dwelling houses with access to existing public services at Amalfi Court, Lisnennan. All other associated site development works […]
€5m to be spent on Active Travel Projects
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By Chris Ashmore AN estimated €1.5 million will be paid to contractors for works on the controversial Active Travel Project between the Hospital Roundabout and Knocknamona Roundabout in Letterkenny next year. It is also estimated that there will be an allocation of €3.75 million to be spent in 2026 on the Letterkenny Traffic Management and […]
Yellow wind warning for Donegal
A YELLOW wind warning will come into effect in the county at 4pm today. Strong to gale-force winds will result in difficult travel conditions, with debris and loose objects posing a risk. The warning will remain in place until 6am tomorrow.