Advertisement A status orange weather warning remains in place for Donegal as Storm Eleanor makes her departure from Ireland. Over 1000 homes were without power in Inishowen for a number of hours yesterday evening as strong gales and heavy rain swept the peninsula, however power has since been restored. Some 36 homes […]
Puppy left to suffer after claws illegally removed
At Letterkenny District Court on Tuesday 5th December 2017, David Houston of Meadowfield Manor, Newtowncunningham, Co. Donegal was given the benefit of the probation act after contributing €250 to the ISPCA. He had previously admitted offences under section 16[1][a] of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 at the same court on Tuesday 7th November. […]
Christmas swimmers to “Get In, Get Out and Warm Up”
The Christmas season is a time when people take part in sponsored swims in support of many charitable causes but this year Irish Water Safety’s message is “Get In, Get Out and Warm Up”. Christmas day charity swimmers can occasionally find themselves left without sufficient strength to climb out of the water due to the cold. Cold winter waters […]
Serious road traffic accident in Donegal
A serious road traffic collision occurred in the early hours of this morning in Burnfoot. Gardaí in Buncrana have said they are investigating a serious single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred in Burnfoot on the 15th December 2017. The collision occurred at approximately 3.10am on the 15th December on the […]
Cassidy gets ready to sleep out on O’Connell Street
Cassidy and fellow Gaoth Dobhair man Hugh McGinley will be among those taking part in the sleep-out outside the GPO on O’Connell Street this weekend.
Five minutes with… CJ Molloy
Two collapses in Dungloe the last few years and the hammering in Gweedore this year come to mind as Ardara’s CJ Molloy sits in the 5 minutes seat…
Mourne Antiques celebrates 25 years in business
MOURNE Antiques on the Main Street in Letterkenny is celebrating 25 years in business. Owner Frances Spears took over the store from her mother in 1989 when it was located in Strabane and she then moved the store to Letterkenny three years later. Advertisement Frances said the key to her success is having “quality” […]
Further weather warnings for Donegal
More snow and ice could be on the cards for Donegal again today, following a series of weather warnings from Met Eireann. A national snow and ice warning has been put in place from 11am today until 8pm tomorrow night. Widespread heavy and thundery showers throughout Wednesday and Thursday are to be expected. Hail, […]
Funding secured to replace ambulances lost in floods
FUNDING of €137,000 has been secured for the Red Cross in Donegal to replace ambulances lost in the Inishowen floods. Minister Joe McHugh TD (FG) made the announcement today following a meeting with the Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring. After the floods in August the Red Cross headquarters in Muff was badly […]
Aodh Ruadh clubman is the new Donegal GAA Chairman
It is understood that Donegal will receive approximately €250,000 in grant aid towards developing dressing rooms at the new Training Centre in Convoy.