by Louise Doyle THE Irish Wheelchair Association in Donegal has marked the dawn of a new era, but has said funding for its services remains a top priority. Owen McFadden has been appointed as Services Co-ordinator of IWA, a role that had been passionately held by Mary McGrenra for 23 years. Advertisement THE IWA was formed in 1960 by […]
Donegal records largest growth in new .ie domain registrations
DONEGAL recorded the largest growth in new .ie domain registrations in Ireland last year, according to the latest .ie Domain Profile Report. A total of 1,071 new .ie domain registrations were recorded in the county last year, a growth of 34 per cent from 2022’s figures. The report shows that across the country 48,689 new […]
Donegal artists to exhibit in Omagh
EIGHT artworks by Donegal students are set to feature in an exhibition of winning paintings from the past 10 years of the Texaco Children’s Art Competition taking place at Strule Arts Centre, Omagh. Amongst the top prize-winners from last year’s 69th Texaco Children’s Art Competition whose artworks will feature in the exhibition are Donegal artists […]
Wind warning issued for Donegal
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow wind warning for Donegal with strong gusts expected tomorrow. The warning will come into effect from 8am on Wednesday to 1pm. The forecaster said strong and gusty southwest winds are expected with possible wave overtopping. The affected areas are Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, and Sligo.
Young boy hospitalised after Letterkenny collision
Gardaí attended the scene of the collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian on the Ramelton Road on Monday at 6.55pm.
Roads will be gritted from 6pm
All Donegal winter maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 6pm today (Monday). Met Éireann said tonight will be dry and mostly clear but with frost and icy patches. It will be cold with lowest temperatures of -2 to +2 degrees in light northwesterly winds. “Tuesday will begin crisp with frost and ice clearing,” […]
Critically injured Donegal man recovering well a month after accident
By Diarmaid Doherty THE family of an Ardara man who was seriously injured in a road traffic collision while on a family holiday in the US at Christmas, say he’s continuing to show positive signs of recovery. Daniel Gallagher of Meenakillew, Ardara suffered critical injuries in the incident in Orlando, Florida. The collision occurred on […]
Consultation event to consider two new cycle lane projects
By Diarmaid Doherty A public information event to consider two new ‘Active Travel’ projects in Letterkenny is being hosted by Donegal County Council later today (Monday). The event at Letterkenny Public Service Centre will focus on plans to introduce new cycle routes along Convent Road and Kilmacrennan Road. Advertisement The two new routes are among […]
Euromillions joy for Donegal Lotto player
A Donegal Lotto player had reason to celebrate over the weekend after winning €146,286 in Saturday night’s Euromillions draw. The ticket was purchased online and was one of two winning tickets with the other purchased in Ennis, Co. Clare. The two winners were just one Lucky Star number away from winning the overall jackpot prize. […]
Community rallies after lightning strike in Newtown
By Diarmaid Doherty The newly formed committee elected to oversee a fundraising campaign for the families impacted by last week’s lightning strike in Newtowncunningham met for the first time on Sunday. It follows a public meeting held in the town on Friday night which attracted an attendance of around 160 people. Advertisement The campaign organiser, […]