Pilots at Emerald Airlines, the carrier which holds the regional service franchise for Aer Lingus, have served notice of an escalation of industrial action. The escalation takes effect from tomorrow (Tuesday, July 25). Emerald Airlines operates regional flights, including the Dublin to Donegal service on behalf of Aer Lingus and UK regional routes trading as […]
Clean up efforts to continue after weekend flooding
A minimum of 10 commercial premises and eight domestic properties were flooded.
Woman dies in fatal house fire in Carrick area
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal house fire at a residence in the Carrick area at approximately 5am today, Monday. One woman aged in her 70s was pronounced deceased at the scene. The scene is currently preserved for a technical examination. Advertisement Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.
Communities demand action after floods
By Róise Collins AS heavy rain battered down across the county on Saturday evening many homes and businesses held their breath and braced for what they feared was history repeating itself. Castlefinn, Raphoe and the surrounding area yet again felt the brunt of the unforgiving showers. In Raphoe alone it was reported that close to […]
Donegal’s inclusion in national rail network cautiously welcomed
By Emma Ryan THE news that Donegal is set to be included in the national rail network has been cautiously welcomed as a move that will ‘change lives’ in the county. Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan could be connected to the national rail network for the first time in decades under new proposals in the All-Island rail review which […]
Burglaries down six per cent with 120 in twelve months
THERE has been a six per cent drop in burglaries in Donegal, according to new research from PhoneWatch.ie. Their analysis of recent record crime statistics from the Central Statistics Office show there were 120 burglaries occurring from April 2022 to March 2023, down six per cent when compared to the same period last year. While […]
Uniform pop-up shop aiming to ease financial burden for parents
A UNIQUE new School Uniform Swap Shop is aiming to ease the financial burden on parents who are facing expensive back to schools costs. Castlefin Uniform Swap Shop is a pop-up School Uniform Exchange where parents and children can donate all school uniform items they no longer need and pick up items they do need, for […]
Heatwave in Europe not putting off holiday makers as wet weather continues
By Róise Collins THE EXTREME weather being reported in many of our favourite European holiday destinations is not putting people off travelling abroad for a holiday, local travel agents have reported, as the rain continues to fall at home. Emma McHugh from Atlantic Travel said that the heat wave currently gripping Europe has not stopped Donegal […]
Tourists ‘missing’ Downings due to lack of signage
THE lack of signage around Downings is resulting in some tourists ‘missing the town.’ That’s according to local councillor John O’Donnell who called on the council to erect additional signage on the Atlantic Drive to direct tourists to the main route to Downings. He said some tourists are going the wrong way and are missing […]
Civic reception for All Ireland finalists
ALL Ireland finalists Bonagee United Ladies are set to be honoured with a Civic Reception. At a recent Letterkenny Milford Municipal District meeting, Mayor Cllr Kevin Bradley proposed that a civic reception be held for the ladies who reached the final of the FAI Women’s amateur Cup Final. The talented group suffered a 6-1 defeat in […]