by Kate Heaney A TROUPE of American actors who will perform Brian Friel’s Dancing at Lughnasa in Georgia next month made a special trip across the Atlantic to Donegal to perfect their accents for the performance. The group of performing arts students are from LaGrange College in Georgia where they enjoy a thriving theatre programme, […]
Donegal County Council is urging members of the public to take extra care as Storm Isha approaches
A Status Red Wind Warning was issued by Met Éireann this morning and will be in effect in Donegal from 9pm this evening until 1am Monday morning, Storm Isha will bring “very strong southwest winds with severe and damaging gusts” according to Met Éireann creating a risk of large waves along coastal paths, loose debris […]
Juveniles arrested over Rathmullan burglary released without charge
TWO juveniles that were arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a business premises in Rathmullan have been released without charge. At approximately 7pm on Thursday one male entered the premises armed with a knife and threatened staff. In a follow up search, Gardaí arrested two juveniles and recovered the money and weapon. Both […]
National Emergency Coordination Group meet ahead of Storm Isha
THE National Emergency Coordination group has met today with Met Éireann, the OPW, and local authorities including Donegal County Council, to prepare for Storm Isha which is expected to impact Ireland from 5pm. Met Éireann advised that a Status Red Wind Warning for Donegal will be in place between 9pm this evening and 1am tomorrow […]
Red wind warning issued for Donegal
MET Éireann has issued a red wind warning for Donegal due to come into effect this evening. In a statement, Met Éireann say storm Isha will bring extremely “strong” and “gusty” winds with “severe” and “destructive” gusts. This weather warning is valid from 9pm this evening and it will remain in place until Monday, January […]
Antiques Roadshow returns to Derry for second instalment this Sunday
Popular BBC show the Antiques Roadshow will make a welcome return to Derry on Sunday evening for the second instalment of their visit to Ebrington Square. The show, which was filmed in July of this year, invited local people to raid their attics and bring along any heirlooms or items that helped tell the story […]
Road Safety Authority urges caution ahead of Storm Isha
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads on Sunday and Monday as Met Éireann have issued an orange Weather Warning for Storm Isha. Storm Isha will bring very strong southwest to west winds with severe and damaging gusts. The warning will be in place from 5pm […]
Muireann Bradley to perform on The Late Late tonight
Donegal musician Muireann Bradley is set to perform on tonight’s Late Late Show on RTE. The Ballybofey sensation has been attracting worldwide attention following her amazing performance on Jools Holland’s Hootenanny on New Year’s Eve. Tonight’s programme will also feature Hollywood actors Jamie Dornan, Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott.
Extortionate childcare costs raised in the European Parliament
Chris MacManus, MEP for Midlands Northwest, has told the European Parliament that more must be done to make childcare affordable for Irish families. Speaking during a debate on the gendered impact of the cost-of-living crisis, MEP MacManus brought attention to the many women in Ireland who have been forced out of the workforce due to […]
Garda watchdog received 45 complaints from Donegal Division
by Louise Doyle THE Garda watchdog received 45 complaints from Donegal Division in 2023. Figures provided to the Donegal News from the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) reveal of the 45 complaints, 25 were admissible and 19 remain open. Advertisement We asked for a breakdown of the nature of complaints, such as neglect of duty, non-fatal offences […]