Weather warning ahead of Storm Ernesto


A WEATHER warning has been issued for Donegal ahead of the arrival of tropical Storm Ernesto with high levels of rainfall predicted. Met Eireann has issued a yellow weather warning for the entire country as they expect high intensity rainfall over a relatively short period of time on Saturday night. The forecaster said: “totals up […]


Investigations continue after break in at Centra Raphoe


GARDAI are continuing to investigate the break in at the Centra shop in Raphoe after four men attempted to rob the premises last night. At 4am the culprits smashed the upstairs window and the front door at Coyle’s Centra but were not able to get any further into the shop. The shop was closed this […]


€10m retail development proposed for Donegal Town


PLANNING permission is being sought for a new state-of-the-art retail-led development for Donegal Town centre in the coming months which will cost in excess of €10million to develop and will bring a boost of 400 jobs to the area. The proposed development at Milltown less than 500 metres from the Diamond, located on the site […]


500 jobs on the way


THE manufacturer of diabetes medication, Abbott is expanding their workforce in Donegal creating 500 jobs. The Donegal News can reveal that the jobs will be created over the next few years with the company, based near Donegal Town, also expanding their manufacturing in the US. A Spokesperson for Abbott said yesterday: “Due to the expansion […]


Road closed at Bridgend following crash


  THE N13 road is closed at Bridgend following a road traffic collision this afternoon. The road is closed at the Three Flowers Pub and Restaurant. All traffic travelling to Derry from Bridgend is being diverted on to Whinhill Road (at 19th Hole Pub) to Birdstown Junction, to Muff and on to Culmore. Traffic coming […]


Clerical changes for Raphoe Diocese


BISHOP of Raphoe Alan McGuckian has announced a reshuffle of clerical positions in the diocese. In a statement released today, the Bishop’s Office revealed a number of changes including the decision by Canon Dinny McGettigan, Parish Priest of Raphoe to retire after 53 years.  Fr Eamonn Kelly, Administrator, Conwal and Leck will move to become […]