CAN a family from Donegal take the title Ireland’s Fittest Family? Four families from the county have already taken part in the long-running RTE competition with the Gallagher family from Letterkenny getting to the final in 2022. This week RTE launched a call-out to families in the county willing to have a go for the title. […]
Electoral register a ‘disaster’ – Donegal candidate
BY JEROME HUGHES A CANDIDATE in the forthcoming local elections has branded the electoral register a ‘disaster’ after he received multiple polling cards at two different addresses prior to the recent referendums. Aontú’s Liam Mulligan moved back to his hometown of Letterkenny six years ago having spent years living in Dublin. Advertisement He says two […]
Donegal Dark Sky aims to promote astrophotography
WITHIN the rolling landscapes of Co Donegal, where rugged coastlines meet its renowned hills, a celestial spectacle unfolds every night above. Here, amidst the backdrop of dark, star-strewn skies, an initiative known as Donegal Dark Sky is on a mission to spark curiosity and ignite passion for astronomy across all age groups and communities. Founded by […]
RSA issue advice ahead of Storm Kathleen
There is a Yellow wind warning for the whole of Ireland from 5am to 8pm tomorrow.
Motor fuel prices rising
by Kate Heaney HAULIERS have warned this week that the increased excise duty on fuel will see more hauliers and private motorists driving into Northern Ireland to buy fuel for their vehicles, to the detriment of border fuel retailers here. The head of the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) Ger Hyland warned the excise increase […]
‘FOREVER LOVE’: A poem for Úna, Ciara and Saoirse Bowden
‘Forever Love’ “Never did we think life held such pain, That salty tears, the face does surely stain, Sitting here, now, we cry aloud for aid, Afraid somehow their memory would fade, Úna, Ciara and Saoirse, taken from us in a flash, Leaving sorrow that no earthly soap can wash, The emptiness is vast, more […]
Investigations continue into huge drugs haul
By Dionne Meehan INVESTIGATIONS are continuing into the seizure of a huge drugs haul in Donegal which occurred in February. In a statement to the Donegal News this week, Gardaí confirmed that investigations are “still ongoing” into the €751,500 seizure. Advertisement On February 21, Gardaí in Donegal seized suspected cannabis valued at approximately €631,500. The […]
All non-essential farm inspections paused due to adverse weather conditions
ALL non-essential farm inspections have been placed on temporary hold due to the ongoing adverse weather conditions. Making the announcement, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, said: “I am extremely conscious of the pressure on farmers because of continuing and exceptional adverse weather conditions. As an immediate step I have asked […]
Yellow wind warning for Donegal as Storm Kathleen hits Ireland
MET ÉIREANN has issued a yellow wind warning for Donegal this Saturday. This weather warning is valid from Saturday, April 6 from 7 am to 8 pm. As Storm Kathleen hits Ireland, very strong and gusty southerly winds are expected. Possible impact from this weather include fallen trees, difficult travel conditions, debris, loose objects being […]