Yellow weather warning issued for Donegal


A yellow weather warning has been issued for overnight in Donegal. The yellow weather warning for rain will come into effect from 5pm today until 6am tomorrow. Met Eireann is warning, “Spells of rain will be heavy and persistent at times, especially on hills and mountains. Advertisement “Potential impacts include localised flooding and travel disruption.” […]


Singer Diane celebrates launch of new single


WELL known local traditional singer Diane Cannon has released her latest single ‘Amhrán Pheadar Breathnach’. The single from her new album is inspired by Donegal’s stunning coastline and Tory Island. Talented musician Diane is very busy on the traditional music scene at the moment and has been promoting her new single having recently completed a tour of Germany, […]


Yellow wind and rain warning for Donegal


A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for wind and rain in Donegal. The rain warning is to come into action from 12 am Tuesday until 6 am Wednesday and the wind warning is to come into action from 6 am Wednesday until 6 pm Wednesday. Met Éireann said spells of rain will be heavy […]


Popular priest prepares to cut his curls


A POPULAR west Donegal priest Fr Brian Ó Fearraigh is preparing to chop his flowing black curls next weekend in aid of a very special cause. The event organised by ‘Na Selkies’ will take place next Friday and all the proceeds will go to young Gaoth Dobhair boy, Oisín Campbell. Oisín was born with a […]


Bike run raises over €3,000 for Donegal Hospice


By Róise Collins CLOSE to 100 bikers turned out for a coastal drive in memory of the late Sylvester Hiemstra, a native of Holland who had been living in Donegal. Sylvester started visiting Donegal over 20 years ago for fishing trips and stayed at The Beach Hotel in Downings. Advertisement During this time he met […]


Locals left horrified at amount of rubbish on beaches


A LOCAL couple have shared their frustration at the amount of litter being left behind on the county’s beautiful beaches. The retired couple, who regularly clean both Rathmullan and Kinnegar beaches, told the Donegal News that they are horrified by the amount of litter being discarded on the popular beaches. On their daily clean-up they […]


Haughey family hosting charity event in memory of ‘Gutcha’


A LETTERKENNY family is hoping to raise awareness of suicide and two important organisations as they climb Errigal in memory of Liam ‘Gutcha’ Haughey. On Sunday, October 1 at 10am, the Haughey family will climb Errigal in memory of Liam ‘Gutcha’ Haughey who sadly passed away in March. The father of two lived at Mountain Top, Letterkenny and […]


MAG offer DCC opportunity to communicate with homeowners


Mica Action Group has offered their DCB Scheme Information Evenings as an opportunity for Donegal County Council to communicate immediately and directly to impacted homeowners. MAG has already organised a series of meetings over September and October to try and provide the most up to date information to impacted homeowners, whether it be those who […]


Councils jointly seek PEACEPLUS funding for Riverine Cross Border Community Park


Donegal County Council as Lead Partner and Derry City & Strabane District Council as Project Partner have prioritised the submission of a funding application for consideration under the PEACEPLUS Programme for the delivery of the Riverine Community Park Project. The application was made under Investment Area 1.4 Re-Imaging Communities, which is a programme of transformative […]


ECB announce further interest rate hike


Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance and Donegal TD Pearse Doherty has called for the introduction of temporary and targeted mortgage interest relief to support households. This comes as the European Central Bank announced its 10th interest rate hike since July of last year. Speaking this morning, Teachta Doherty said: “Today the ECB announced its 10th interest rate […]