Fine for man who urinated outside Letterkenny Garda Station


A BALLYBOFEY man who was released from garda custody was rearrested after urinating outside Letterkenny Garda Station. Sergeant Jim Collins told Letterkenny District Court last week how on October 3, 2024 Jason Ward (34), Meencarrigagh, was rearrested after urinating outside Letterkenny Garda Station. He also told gardaí to ‘f**k off’. The court also heard how on […]


Storm Bram to hit Donegal tomorrow 


AN orange wind warning will be in place across the county tomorrow as Storm Bram is set to bring very strong to gale-force winds. The warning is in place from 10am until 6pm. With strongest gusts expected along the coast, Met Éireann said the storm may lead to flooding in low-lying coastal areas, as well […]


Donegal braces for wind warning tomorrow


A YELLOW wind warning is set to take effect across the county from 3am tomorrow, Tuesday. Very strong and gusty winds are expected, with possible gales near coastal areas. Members of the public are being advised to expect difficult travel conditions, and there is also a warning of flooding in low-lying coastal areas, wave overtopping, […]


Ramelton honours Monsignor’s 50 years in the priesthood
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IT was an evening of celebration and nostalgia in Ramelton on Friday as the community gathered to celebrate Monsignor J. Anthony McDaid’s golden jubilee in the priesthood. St Mary’s Church was filled with family members, friends and parishioners, and they were joined by Diocesan Administrator Monsignor Kevin Gillespie, Mevagh Parish Priest Very Rev Patrick Dunne, […]


HSA launches campaign to tackle silent killers on farms


THE Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will begin a week-long inspection campaign today, Monday, December 8. The campaign is aimed at improving farmers’ health and wellbeing which is a critical factor in reducing serious injuries and fatalities on farms. Farmers are at higher risk of certain health and wellness conditions due to the nature of […]


Weather: Mix of sunny spells and scattered showers


TODAY there will be a mix of scattered showers and sunny spells. More persistent cloud will build from the south later in the day. Highest temperatures of 8 to 10 degrees with moderate to fresh winds, easing towards the evening. Advertisement Tonight will become very wet with persistent rain, heavy at times. Lowest temperatures of […]


Deaths in Donegal, Monday morning, December 8


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Andy McCallion, Muff Maxi McCreary, Killygordon Advertisement Michael McGarvey, Annagry and Gweedore Eamonn (Eddie) McCafferty Maura Ronan, Wicklow and Ballintra Frank Porter, Cork and Redcastle Andy McCallion, Muff The death has occurred of Andy McCallion, Iskaheen, Muff, Co. Donegal, on December 7, peacefully at the Donegal Hospice. […]