THE Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising road users to take extra care when using the roads as Met Éireann has issued an Orange and Yellow weather warnings for Thunderstorms with very heavy downpours and potentially large hail. The Orange Thunderstorm warning is for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo from today, Monday, May 20 from […]
First Minister Michelle O’Neill is keynote speaker at Sinn Féin’s election launch in Letterkenny
AT a packed Radisson Blu Hotel in Letterkenny on Sunday, First Minister Michelle O’Neill officially launched Donegal Sinn Féin’s local election campaign. Sinn Féin will be running the biggest team ever for the elections to Donegal County Council with 18 candidates across the county. With 19 days to go before the local and European elections […]
Appeal for witnesses following fatal road collision on Sunday
Gardaí in Buncrana are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision at Buncrana Pier yesterday morning, Sunday, May 19. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a vehicle in the water at Buncrana Pier on Sunday morning at approximately 7.30am. Following a multi-agency search and recovery operation, the car was recovered from the […]
Downings surf promoted in Italy
In the lush vineyards of Piedmont, Italy last week, founder of Winki Waves Surf School in Downings, Alessandro Bonardi, showcased the untapped surf potential of Donegal to a select Italian audience. The Italian born international surfer, turned entrepreneur, gave his presentation at Cascina San Pietro, Uva Matris explaining why he chose Donegal as his base. […]
Donegal venue hosting Irish Sheepdog Trials
THE Irish National Sheepdogs Trials will be held in Donegal this summer. The prestigious event is due to take place in Clonmany showgrounds from August 22 to 24, by kind permission of Sean and Mary Doherty. Both Sean and Mary have been very supportive and accommodating from day one, according to the Donegal National Committee. […]
‘We see the world not as it is but as we are’ – Donegal free mental health training on offer
BY JEROME HUGHES IN a world where our perceptions shape our reality, mental health emerges as a collective concern, influenced by factors beyond individual control. The impact of war, health crises, and economic struggles has put a strain on our well-being. Advertisement Amidst life’s stressors like unemployment and housing insecurity, individuals can feel overwhelmed and trapped, […]
Road closed at Newtowncunningam following traffic collision
Motorists driving on the main Letterkenny to Derry road are advised to take caution following a collision at Newtowncunningham this morning. Gardaí say a section of the road has been temporarily closed and diversions are in place. According to a Garda spokesperson: “A road traffic collision occurred at Killyverry, Newtowncunningham (on the N13) a short […]
Record number of new home commencements
There was a record 530 new home commencements in first four months of 2024 in County Donegal.
Four-lane road design faults raised again by councillors
THE design of the four-lane road into Letterkenny and its lack of room for emergency services came in for discussion at Tuesday’s Letterkenny/Milford Municipal District meeting – the last before the June 7 local elections. Cathaoirleach Kevin Bradley called on the council to engage with the council’s roads section with a view to introducing an emergency escape […]
Concerns over street drinking in Letterkenny
by Louise Doyle CONCERNS have been raised about increasing incidents of people drinking on the streets of Letterkenny. Gardaí in Letterkenny have stressed that there is bye law in place prohibiting people from drinking on the streets. They have called on anyone who witnesses such incidents to contact them. Advertisement It comes amid mounting concerns […]