The National Lottery has confirmed that Donegal’s newest Lotto multi-millionaires purchased their winning ticket, which was worth €6,373,878, in Inishowen. Saturday night’s Lotto draw marked the fifth Lotto jackpot win of 2023 with the €12,747,756 taking the title of largest amount seen in the game this year. The Donegal and Westmeath jackpot winners have made […]
Over 30 patients on trolleys at LUH
OVER 30 patients are currently on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital. According to the INMO, 31 patients are on trolleys waiting on a bed at LUH – 12 patients are in the emergency department, while 19 patients are on trolleys elsewhere. Nationally, 444 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning, according to today’s INMO […]
Weather to remain unsettled for the next few days
Last night Met Éireann upgraded Donegal’s yellow weather warning to an orange weather warning, following heavy showers and intense thunderstorms across the county. A number of households also reported power outages. The warning came with an increased risk of thunderstorms and very heavy showers that could lead to flash flooding, difficult travelling conditions with reduced […]
Rhys Irwin takes the win at Knockhill british superbikes
A victorious Rhys Irwin returned home from the weekend of dreams at Knockhill, Scotland British Superbikes Round 4 still smiling. The weekend started off with the usual bike set up adjustments for FP1 & 2 with Rhys finding speed early in the weekend. Qualifying saw Rhys on the front row of the grid as the […]
Lucky Donegal winner scoops €6 million in Lotto
TWO Lotto players from Donegal and Westmeath share biggest jackpot prize of 2023 of €12,747,756. The two players will now take home a whopping €6,373,878 each officially making them the 15th and 16th National Lottery Millionaires of 2023. This is the county’s third big win so far this year. Advertisement In May Kelly’s Centra & […]
Severe weather warning issued for thunderstorms
A severe weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain will be in place until 10pm this evening. Issuing an orange warning Met Éireann said there will be “Thunderstorms and very heavy showers producing significant rainfall accumulations over short time periods.” “Possible impacts: Flash flooding, Very difficult travelling conditions with reduced visibility and Power outages.” As […]
Retained firefighters to suspend strike to allow for talks
Retained firefighters are to suspend their industrial action for a period of 24 hours on Monday to allow for talks at the Labour Court. Their union SIPTU has accepted an invitation to talks aimed at resolving the ongoing dispute around pay, conditions and a decent work/life balance. Retained firefighters began rolling work stoppages earlier this […]
Garda motorcyclist injured in crash
A GARDA motorcyclist has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital following a crash this afternoon. The collision between the motorcyclist and another vehicle occurred between Tullyearl roundabout and Laghey village on the N15, Donegal Town at approximately 3.35pm. A spokesperson for the Garda press office said: “One male, in his early 40s, a Garda Motorcyclist […]
Air support and extra garda resources ready for rally weekend
By Emma Ryan A SIGNIFICANT policing plan including air support and additional garda resources are being rolled out in preparation for the weekend as thousands descend on the county for the 51st Donegal International Rally. Gardaí will be out in force this rally weekend applying a zero tolerance approach in relation to dangerous driving, drink and drug […]
Days of broadband outages reported in the Lifford area
CONCERNS have been raised about broadband quality in Lifford following days of ‘significant outages’. The issue was raised at the recent meeting of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District on Monday. Cllr Gary Doherty questioned if the Council was able to report the issues to the provider as the outages ‘are unacceptable.’ He said: “There have been significant […]