New figures have revealed that 804 housing units were granted planning permission in Donegal last year. Figures published today by the CSO detail that during 2022, 804 planning permissions were approved – 731 houses and 74 apartments. In the last quarter of 2022, 146 new dwellings were granted planning permission, 135 houses and 11 apartments were approved. Advertisement […]
Warning issued for overnight snow in Donegal
Met Eireann has issued a warning for overnight snow in Donegal. Met Eireann said further spells of sleet and snow today combined with strong east to northeast winds. The warning came into effect this morning at 9am and will remain in place until 12pm tomorrow (Friday). “Significant accumulations of snow are expected in some areas […]
WATCH: International Women’s Day – Rathmullan writer advises women to be their own best friend
A Rathmullan writer who says she wrote two pages of ‘bad dialogue’ which turned out to be her first play which toured around Ireland says it is important for women to be their own best friend. Karen Quinn is a published writer and a lecturer in Writing and Communications at ATU Donegal. Advertisement Karen has […]
PICTURE SPECIAL: Very first Women’s Only Multi-Sport Fun Event to be held in Donegal
On International Women’s Day 2023, Donegal Sports Partnership and sponsor Donegal Oil Company announce they will host the very first Women’s Only Multi-Sport Fun Event in County Donegal to be held on April 29th. It is fitting as it is International Women’s Day, that Donegal Sports Partnership along with sponsors Team Donegal Oil, founded by Arthur McMahon from Donegal Oil Company […]
Yellow weather warning issued as cold snap continues
A yellow weather warning for low temperatures in Donegal has been issued. The warning will come into effect tomorrow night (Thursday) at 9pm and remain in place until Friday morning until 10am. Met Eireann is warning of widespread icy stretches on Thursday night and Friday morning. Advertisement They say the icy conditions may bring hazardous […]
Residents return to Carndonagh Community Hospital following refurbishment
All residents have returned to Carndonagh Community Hospital following a €4.2 million refurbishment of the facility. While 23 long stay residents remained at the hospital during the refurbishment works, 11 short stay residents moved to Buncrana Community Hospital in April 2021. The hospital underwent a radical improvement to the infrastructure, creating a modern and comfortable […]
Donegal Town native appointed as Partner in Matheson
DONEGAL Town native, Gráinne Boyle has been appointed by Matheson LLP as a partner in its International Business Group. Gráinne attended Scoil an Linbh Íosa in Killymard and the Abbey Vocational School, before studying for her business and law degree in University College Dublin. Gráinne is the daughter of Catriona and Brian Boyle (both Donegal […]
Church signs damaged in Creeslough
GARDAI are investigating two separate incidents of criminal damage to church signs in Creeslough. The first incident occurred in September 2022, when a sign for St Columba’s Church of Ireland, Cashel, was broken. This sign was at the junction for Doe Castle in Cashel on the R245. That sign was salvaged and re-erected. The second incident is […]
WATCH: International Women’s Day- Baker who now sells her goodies in dozens of venues across Donegal
A SUCCESSFUL baker who now sells her goodies in dozens of venues across Donegal has advised anyone in business to learn from all the mistakes you make. The Purple Velvet journey started in June 2020 and now, their signature treats and deserts are among the most popular in the county. Diane, the talented baker behind […]
Pringle slams Government for decision to lift eviction ban
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, slammed Government for its decision to lift the eviction ban, citing figures from Donegal to point out the severe lack of housing capacity. Addressing the Taoiseach today during Leaders’ Questions, Deputy Pringle said there are only 49 houses available to rent in Donegal. Twenty-seven of these are in Letterkenn, […]