Muireann Bradley is set to play her first headline gig in Donegal this June


DONEGAL musician Muireann Bradley is set to play her first headline gig in Donegal this June. Taking to social media to announce the news earlier today, Muireann revealed that she is set to perform a special solo show in the Balor in Ballybofey on June 22. Announcing 16 live dates in venues across Ireland, the […]

Death occurs of retired Garda Supt. Jim Gallagher


The sudden death took place at his Letterkenny home on Tuesday of retired Garda Superintendent Jim Gallagher. Originally from Corr Point in Leitirmacaward, Mr Gallagher, who lived at Fallard/Calhame in Letterkenny, was the Superintendent at Letterkenny Garda Station for many years. His funeral arrangements have been confirmed this evening. He will repose at the Eternal […]

Doherty tells Taoiseach that people’s homes are crumbling around them


Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty told Government yesterday that their scheme regarding defective blocks isn’t working and asked when they will finally provide affected homeowners with 100% redress. Speaking to the Taoiseach, the Sinn Féin TD said: “Minister Darragh O’Brien told RTÉ that the Defective Concrete Block grant is taking hold across the affected region. Advertisement “This is […]

North west accounts for highest level of fly callouts


THE north west region, which includes Donegal, had the highest number of callouts by pest control company Rentokil to deal with flies last year. Launching its 2023 pest callout data, Rentokil revealed how rats, flies, and midges were the top three pests they dealt with over the last twelve months. Flies took the lead, making up […]

New era for disability charity but funding issues remain crucial


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.

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,” […]