DONEGAL Mountain Rescue has reminded hillwalkers to stay safe when venturing into the mountains. This comes following a recent callout to assist two disoriented hillwalkers in the Ballyliffin area, who found themselves trapped in a gorse-covered gorge, unable to safely extract themselves. As darkness fell, the team from Donegal Mountain Rescue were deployed. Advertisement They successfully […]
Weather: Cloudy day with patchy rain and drizzle
TODAY will be mostly cloudy to begin with patchy rain and drizzle. Drier and brighter intervals will increase as the day goes on. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees. Advertisement There will be variable cloud and clear breaks tonight with scattered, mainly light showers. There will be isolated mist patches too. Lowest temperatures of […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, June 24
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: John Patterson, Castlefinn Pauline McGloin, Rathmullan Advertisement Dolores Clarke, Galway and Buncrana Kathleen O’Donnell, Portsalon and Letterkenny Rosaline McCauley, Castlefinn Sally Dempsey, Dublin and Letterkenny Hugh Gormley, Raphoe John Patterson, Castlefinn The death has occurred of John Patterson, Meenlougher, Castlefinn. Mr Patterson passed away peacefully at Donegal […]
Donegal tractor pull to support bereaved families
A fundraising tractor pull will be held in Donegal next month to raise money for families impacted by farm accidents. The event starts at 12 noon on Sunday, July 6, before making its way to Raphoe via Lifford. The tractor pull is expected to arrive in Raphoe around 6pm, where there will be refreshments available. […]
Donegal disappointment over new A5 road court ruling
LETTERKENNY Chamber said it is ‘extremely disappointed’ by the latest setback over the long-running plans for a new A5 road between Derry and Dublin. A judge today ruled against the decision to allow plans for the new A5 dual-carriageway to proceed. At the High Court in Belfast today, Mr Justice McAlinden said he had made […]
Campaign urges people to flush less at beach toilets
RENEWED calls have been made for people to flush less when using public toilets at Donegal beaches. 2023 marked the commencement of a collaborative effort between the Think Before You Flush campaign, Donegal County Council and the Blue Flag programme. This partnership was established with the common objective of informing individuals visiting coastal areas during […]
Donegal cowboys to feature on RTÉ’s Nationwide tonight
By Paul McElwee WHEN we think of cowboys, it conjures up images of wagon trails and wide open prairies; pretty much the Wild West or, in the case of a dedicated group of cowboy enthusiasts the ‘Wild North West’, due to be featured on RTE’s Nationwide this evening. The Donegal Western Trail Riders Association has […]
Veronica’s ‘Donegal Sands’ brings coastline to canvas
By Connie Duffy THERE’S something truly special stirring in the heart of Donegal’s art scene this summer. Celebrated local artist Veronica Maguire returns with her sixth solo exhibition, Donegal Sands, a dazzling homage to the county’s most captivating beaches – each painting as vibrant, textured, and alive as the coastline itself. Advertisement Running between Friday, […]
The Way We Were
Aoife Doherty delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com June 14, 1975 Advertisement Heat wave brings Donegal water famine fears THE SUNSHINE and dry weather that has delighted Donegal over the recent weeks is also leading […]
Letterkenny Youth and Community Club offer a heartfelt thank you
THE Chairman of the Letterkenny Youth and Community Club has offered a heartfelt thank you to all who played their part in the group’s successful application for grant funding from the Donegal Local Development Community Fund. Paddy Delap said the club was delighted to secure funding of €149,917 which will enable them to upgrade their […]