Repairs to a burst water main in Fanad may cause supply disruptions to Tully, Leat Beg, Glinsce and surrounding areas this afternoon. Works are scheduled to take place until 1pm this afternoon.
Uisce Eireann warn of possible water outages in Fanad Read More »
The Progress Flag will fly at the Letterkenny Public Services Centre during Pride weekend next month. Members of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District agreed this week to fly the flag from August 14th to 17th. The Progress Flag is an update of the traditional rainbow flag, incorporating the intersex and trans communities. The proposal to fly
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The Social Democrats say consumers will vote with their feet if they see how much profit their supermarket is making. The party is bringing a motion before the Dail later looking for major retailers to provide transparency on their finances. A Barnardos study this week found one in five families had to cut back or
Shoppers have the right to know if they’re being gouged – Whitmore Read More »
Avoidable deaths are being caused by a ‘shocking variation’ in cancer tests and treatments across the country. The Irish Cancer Society says it has identified delays for urgent referrals for both breast and prostate cancer in certain areas. Data also shows big differences in access to life-saving chemotherapy and radiation therapies depending on where you
ICS says avoidable deaths are being caused by variations in tests and treatments Read More »
Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn says answers are needed, following recent figures that show 257 post offices across the country have closed in the last 10 years. Donegal has seen the closure of 19 within that period. Deputy MacLochlainn says the issue not only affects rural towns, but also cities:
Deputy Mac Lochlainn calls for answers to closure of Donegal post offices Read More »
A Donegal Deputy says the houses of Elm Park in Buncrana are facing immediate danger. Speaking in the Dail yesterday, 100% Redress Party’s Charles Ward said the houses have been built on a flood plain and are affected by defective concrete. He said one family decided to move ahead with the Defective Concrete Scheme and
‘Houses in Elm Park, Buncrana facing immediate danger’ – Deputy Ward Read More »
There are calls for an urgent review of fire hydrants to be carried out in the Glenties Municipal District. Concern has been raised after the fire service encountered difficulties in accessing water when responding to a major fire at St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg in the early hours of Easter Monday. It’s understood the fire service
Urgent review needed of fire hydrant capacity in Glenties MD – O’Fearraigh Read More »
Flash floods in Texas have lead to renewed calls for flood relief schemes in the Finn Valley area. Cathaoirleach of the Lifford Stranorlar MD Cllr Martin Harley says for towns, especially like Castlefin, it cannot be left until it’s too late. Rescuers in Texas are continuing to search for dozens of people still missing, with
Calls for flood relief schemes to progress in Finn Valley following Texas devastation Read More »
Uisce Eireann says customers in Clonmany and Meendoran can look forward to more confidence in their water supply this summer. Works began on Monday to replace more than 2.5km of old water mains. The works will take place along the R238/L1191 from Meendoran Bridge to Ballyliffin Junction in Clonmany as part of Uisce Éireann’s National
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Donegal County Council is being urged to appoint park wardens for the two town parks in Letterkenny. Cllr Gerry McMonagle told a meeting of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District that safety concerns are being raised by the public. In a response, officials indicated that a security company is contracted to close the park and do a
Donegal County Council urged to appoint wardens for Letterkenny parks Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Tuesday July 8th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Tuesday July 8th Read More »
The HSE has announced the appointment of a permanent GP for Lettermacaward. Dr Shahzad Ahmad will take up the position on Tuesday July 15th. Dr Ahmad will be based in the recently refurbished Health Centre in Lettermacaward. The HSE says they would like to assure patients in Lettermacaward that there will be no changes to
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FRS Co-Op has appointed local coordinators to lead dedicated Deer Management Units in areas of the country that are well-known as hotspots for wild deer, including in Donegal. Two dedicated DMUs, known as N1 for Leitrim and N2 for Donegal, have been established as part of FRS Co-Op’s contract to establish a total of 15
Local co-ordinators appointed to lead dedicated Deer Management Unit in Donegal Read More »
It’s emerged this afternoon that residents’ associations could be held responsible for damage or injuries caused by trees falling within their estates. The issue arose at a meeting of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District, during which Cllr Gerry McMonagle said with increased weather warnings around Climate Change, and warnings of more severe weather conditions in the
MD told Residents Associations could be liable for damage caused by falling trees Read More »
Chronic traffic congestion is causing poor air quality in the Twin Towns. That’s according to Cllr Patrick McGowan, who says that HGVs heading to Donegal Town, Buncrana and Letterkenny all pass through Ballybofey. He says it is having a negative impact on respiratory health as a result. Cllr McGowan says this must be highlighted in
‘Chronic traffic congestion causing poor air quality in the Twin Towns’ – Cllr McGowan Read More »
A protest will be held this evening outside Leinster House against the Government’s decision not to reduce college fees for 2025/26. In a statement, student union Aontas na Mac Leinn in Eirinn said “students won’t foot the bill”, after Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless said that “as things stand” third-level students will
Protest being held outside Leinster House against plans to revert student fees to €3,000 Read More »
HIQA has published reports today following inspections at two Donegal nursing homes in February. No non-compliances were identified at Aras Ui Dhomhnaill in Milford, which had 46 residents at the time. You can read the full report HERE Two non-compliances were noted at Ballyshannon Community Hospital, with 52 residents, one in the area of Governance
HIQA publishes reports on Nursing Homes in Ballyshannon and Milford Read More »
447 admitted patients are on trolleys in hospitals this morning. The INMO says University Hospital Limerick accounts for the largest number of those, with 100. That’s followed by Letterkenny University Hospital with 44, and University Hospital Galway with 35. In LUH, 17 are in the emergency department, and the remaining 27 are in wards elsewhere
44 patients without beds at LUH this morning Read More »
A tractor was stolen from a yard in Burnfoot over the weekend. Gardaí say the Case International 844 was taken from the Dundrain area between 5 pm on Friday and 4 pm yesterday. The tractor did not have registration plates attached and was rusted, especially around the bonnet. Investigation gardaí are asking for those who
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Several items were stolen from a closed-down licensed premises at Sappagh, Muff, yesterday during daylight hours. A window and a door to the rear of the property were broken to gain entry. A Rockwell sander, a silver and orange Rockwell floor buffer, and an aluminium outdoor patio set consisting of a 3-seater couch and 2
Investigation launched into burglary at closed-down licensed premises in Muff Read More »
Cash was stolen from the premises of a business in the area of Coolmore, Rossnowlagh, in the early hours of Sunday morning. Between midnight and 6 am, the rear door of the property was forced open, and entry was gained. Money was taken from the cash register. Gardaí are asking the public to report any
Cash stolen from Rossnowlagh business Read More »
Gardai say a number of £20 Bank Of England notes were in circulation in the Buncrana area recently, and are urging all businesses across Donegal to be alert. They say retailers and other businesses should ensure that all notes are thoroughly checked, as many of these notes are produced in a very professional manner.
Counterfeit £20 notes in circulation in Buncrana Read More »
Gardaí are investigating a hit and run that happened in Muff on Tuesday, the 24th of June. A white Audi and a blue Volvo Jeep collided on the R239 at Sappagh at approximately 7.38 pm. Both vehicles, were travelling towards Muff. The driver of the Volvo, with Northern registration plates, left the area immediately in
Gardaí seeking out hit and run driver in Muff collision Read More »
Gardai have issued a warning about the danger of quads after a criminal damage incident involving the use of quads on Wednesday last in Carndonagh. Five youths on quads were captured on CCTV driving in a dangerous manner around the green area at the Public Services Centre at around 10.30 that night, causing extensive damage
Gardai warn of danger of quads after criminal damage incident in Carndonagh Read More »
Gardaí are appealing for information as an investigation into the crash that claimed the lives of Natalie McLaughlin and her six year old daughter Ella gets underway. The car that Natalie was driving collided with a van on the R240 in Carrowmore. Rhea Rose, Natalie’s infant daughter and her partner Tyrone, aged in his 30’s,
Gardaí appeal for information into fatal crash in Carndonagh Read More »
Gardai are appealing for information about a criminal damage incident Bunagee Pier, Culdaff. Between Midnight and 6am on Thursday last, July 3rd, a boat was boarded at the pier and the diesel tank was smashed. Safety gear from the boat was thrown overboard, but it was later recovered. If anyone can assist with relevant
Damage caused to boat at Bunagee Pier, Culdaff Read More »
A wooden hut was burnt down at the Celtic Prayer Garden at the White Oaks Centre at Lenamore, Muff a week ago today. It happened on Tuesday July 1st between 3.50pm and 4.10pm. Gardai are interested in hearing from anyone who may have travelled in that area between 3.30pm and 4.30pm with a dash-cam. If
Wooden hut burnt down at Inishowen prayer garden Read More »
The Grand Master of the Orange Order is calling for more support for the annual Twelfth of July parade in Rossknowlagh. The event, which takes place on the Saturday before the Twelfth each year attracts thousands, with members of over 50 lodges from Donegal, Monaghan, Cavan, Leitrim and across Northern Ireland attending, along with a
Orange Order seeking funding for annual Rossknowlagh parade Read More »
The man arrested in connection with a stabbing in Derry on Sunday has been released on bail. The incident, that happened in the Faustina Terrace area, left a man in his 40s with a serious wound to his arm, for which he was taken to the hospital. The 31-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion
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Opposition parties and student representatives will protest outside Leinster House this evening. It’s over Government plans to reinstate the €3,000 college contribution fee. In 2022, then Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris, introduced a €1,000 cut to the student contribution fee, a measure repeated for the 2023 and 2024 academic years. An extra €500 off
Protest to get underway over possible €3,000 student fee restoration Read More »
There are calls for hospital car park fees to be reduced or even abolished. Almost €19 million was raised from parking fees at public hospitals last year, €113,433 of it at Letterkenny University Hospital. Seven hospitals took in over a million euro. Labour TD Mark Wall says people are forking out up to €25 a
Over €113,400 made in carparking fees at LUH last year Read More »
The Enterprise Minister is defending plans to increase personal injury awards. A Cabinet sub-committee is meeting today to examine recommendations from the Judicial Council for a 17% increase in the threshold. A recent Central Bank report found the cost of settling motor claims rose 23% in the first six months of last year, compared to
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40% of parents said they borrowed money at least once over the past 12 months to provide their children with essentials. The latest Barnardos Cost of Living 2025 report also reveals that almost half of parents said they skipped meals or reduced portion size so their children would have enough to eat. 19% of families
40% of parents borrowed money to cover children’s essentials Read More »
Water outages are expected in Brae Road, Burnfoot and surrounding areas this morning. Works to remain the burst water main are due to be complete by 9am. It may take up to four hour for supplies to be fully returned.
Water outage in Burnfoot this morning Read More »
A North Inishowen Councillor says the lack of progress on a Visitor Management Plan for Malin Head is very concerning, particularly as official figures suggest the number of tourists coming to the area is falling. Cllr Ali Farren, who’s been a community development worker in the area for many years says while projections suggest that
Project Manager needed to drive Malin Head Visitor Management Plan forward – Farren Read More »
Drivers are warned this morning that the Kirkneedy to Rareagh road will be blocked for emergency drainage works. Motorists travelling on this road are advised to divert via Drumkeen and via R250.
Drivers warned of road closure in Kirkneedy this morning Read More »
The North’s Infrastructure Minister has announced funding that will unlock 3,000 new wastewater connections in Derry. The North’s Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins, has secured £11million in June Monitoring, which will go towards unlocking wastewater capacity across the North. This means 3,000 properties in Derry will be connected to the sewage system, including 2000 new homes
3,000 new wastewater connections to be unlocked in Derry Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Monday, June 7th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Monday, June 7th Read More »
A man who was driving a vehicle with a child passenger has been arrested on suspicion of a number of motoring offences in Derry. At around 10.20 last night, police were alerted to a vehicle in the Springtown area. After stopping the vehicle and speaking with the male driver, officers conducted a preliminary drug test.
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Almost 20 post offices have closed in Donegal since 2015. According to new figures from An Post, over 250 post offices have shut across the country within the last 10 years. Of those to close, 201 were located in rural areas. Of the 19 that closed in Donegal, 16 were located in rural areas and
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A landmark hotel in Derry could be facing industrial action. SIPTU announced this afternoon it intends to ballot its members employed in the City Hotel due to what they say is the failure of the company to constructively engage the Union to discuss threatened redundancies that will leave the business significantly understaffed. SIPTU Organiser Niall
City Hotel in Derry facing potential legal action Read More »
Police in Strabane are appealing for information following the theft of a van in the town in the early hours of this morning. It’s reported a blue Mercedes Sprinter van was stolen from a driveway in the Derry Road area of the town at around 2:40am. There have also been reports of other vehicles in
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The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that it is providing consular assistance to the family of a man, believed to be from Donegal, killed in an accident in California. A spokesperson says the Department does not comment on the details of individual cases.
Priests in the Diocese of Raphoe are carrying a heavier burden of responsibility because of the declining number of clergy. That’s one of the messages from Diocesan Administrator Fr Kevin Gillespie, who has announced clerical changes today. Four priests, Fr Francis McLoone, Fr Eddie Gallagher, Fr Charlie Byrne and Fr Martin Collum are retiring. On
Clerical Changes announced for Raphoe Diocese Read More »
Natalie McLaughlin has been described as a loving, thoughtful, and caring person, and her six-year-old daughter, Ella the light of her family’s lives. Both mother and daughter died following a crash in Carndonagh on Wednesday. They were laid to rest today following funeral mass at the Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh. Natalie’s partner, Tyrone, and 18-month-old
The pain of this tragedy will be felt across Donegal – Fr McLaughlin Read More »
The leader of Aontu says Donegal is one of the areas where a very strong constituency organisation is developing, and that bodes well for the future. Peadar Toibin, who is in the county for a public meeting in Letterkenny tonight, says his aim is to substantially increase the party’s representation at local and national level.
“Aontu’s growth in Donegal is a prime example of what we want to achieve” – Toibin Read More »
Injury has been escaped in a collision this morning in Lifford. Gardaí say they received a report at 9:45 am this morning at Ballindrait of a collision. They no injuries have been reported at this time.
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Donegal County Council is being warned that if development is not allowed at Fahan Marina, then an opportunity to substantially increase the area’s tourism infrastructure and visitor numbers will be lost. Speaking at a recent meeting, Inishowen Municipal District Cathaoirleach Paul Canning said there is a proposal on the table to improve facilities and develop
Fahan Marina development must be facilitated – Canning Read More »
Today marks 11 weeks since St. Mary’s Church in Derrybeg burned down. News broke on Easter Monday morning that the blaze had broken out. It was later determined that there was no foul play. A great fundraising effort by the local community has seen tens of thousands of euros raised to see a new church
Architects sought for construction of new church in Derrybeg Read More »
Letterkenny University Hospital has been named as the worst offender when it comes to wait times for people looking to begin their cancer treatment. It’s according to The Journal Investigates. Hospitals have a target to treat 90% of patients within 15 working days who are to start medications like chemotherapy and immunotherapy Several protests were
LUH worst performer for cancer treatment start times Read More »
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