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Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Paul Canning, has paid tribute to staff in the Defective Concrete Blocks team at Donegal County Council as they approach the end of 2025. The number of homeowners currently undertaking remedial works under the Enhanced Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme has significantly increased since the third quarter of this

One person has been taken to hospital following a four-car collision in Ramelton this afternoon. Gardaí say they attended the scene at around 2 pm on the R245 in Aughnagaddy. One person was taken to hospital by ambulance as a precaution, and no other injuries have been reported. The road is expected to reopen shortly.

Police in Derry are seeking information in relation to a car that was stolen in seemingly plain sight. The vehicle in question is a silver Vauxhall Astra with a registration beginning with DX17. The car had been listed for sale, and last Sunday an arrangement for a meeting between the owner and a prospective buyer

Tomorrow, Donegal will come under a moderate warning for rain. The yellow alert takes effect at six o’clock in the evening and will remain in place until midnight on Sunday night. Met Éireann says impacts include heavy rain falling on already saturated ground, river and surface water flooding, difficult travelling conditions, and poor visibility. Clare,

  €64,250 has been awarded to the Animals in Need charity in Donegal. It’s part of a national pot of €6.4 million for animal welfare charities across the state. The Donegal organisation is one of 94 across Ireland, and is the only one in the county in receipt of the funding. The charity has recently

A major tourism development has been proposed for Rathmullan, where plans have been lodged for a new high-quality boutique hotel at Kerrs Bay Road. The project, brought forward by Thomas McCarron of Clipfine Limited, aims to create a landmark hospitality destination that enhances local amenities, supports the environment, and delivers long-term economic benefits to the

The HSE is asking anyone with flu-like symptoms not to visit Letterkenny University Hospital. Today, 18 patients with flu are being treated in the hospital, with a particularly high number of older people and children attending the Emergency Department with symptoms. Since the start of this flu season, 304 people in Donegal have been confirmed

Injury was escaped after a house caught fire in Manorcunningham overnight. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at around 4:30 a.m. The blaze was brought under control, and the residents were safely evacuated. It’s understood that no foul play is suspected in the cause of the fire.

Donegal shoppers spent the least on card transactions last Christmas, according to data from AIB. The bank analysed customer spending for December 2024 and found that the average card spend in Donegal was €1,642, significantly lower than Wicklow, where shoppers spent €2,022 on average. Across the country, the national average came in at €1,880.

The new Donegal Local Community Safety Partnership met with the Justice Minister last Friday. The group has been established to replace the former Joint Policing Committee. At the meeting with Jim O’Callaghan, the group raised a number of local issues, including the need for new Garda buildings, barracks opening times, and the need for a

Almost half of last year’s road fatalities occurred in Donegal, Dublin, Mayo, and Cork. An Garda Síochána has released its 2024 annual report, which shows there were 176 fatalities in 161 fatal collisions, more than 10% above the five-year average. Despite this, the numbers represent a slight improvement compared to 2023, with seven fewer fatalities

Anyone summonsed for jury service at the Donegal Circuit Court in Letterkenny today is no longer required to attend. The notice was issued by the Letterkenny Court Service Office. No reason for the cancellation was provided.

Power outages have hit Donegal with the arrival of Storm Bram. This page will provide a list of updates throughout the evening. Updates can also be sought via the power check website. 6:32pm Stranorlar – 52 Customers are affected – Estimated restoration time: 1pm tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10th. 8:20pm Bundoran – Power restored.    

A school in Letterkenny recorded tremors from the earthquake that struck Japan yesterday. The Japanese government says 23 people have been injured. Loreto Secondary School says their QuakeShake device detected the 7.6 magnitude earthquake.

Children who lost access to dental services following the closure of the Killybegs Dental Clinic last year will now be able to attend the clinic in Donegal Town. The closure occurred last December because the premises no longer met updated compliance and infection-prevention standards. The dentist based there subsequently retired in May, as had been

A number of Loganair flights have been cancelled at City of Derry Airport due to Storm Bram. Flights LM655, LM656, LM657, and LM658 arriving in and departing from Derry will no longer be operating today. Affected passengers can make one free change online, subject to availability, within the next 14 days. Alternatively, refunds can be

A reservoir interruption may cause supply disruptions to Glenties and the surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 8am to 5pm today. An alternative water supply will be available at Min na Manrach for the duration of the works, but it should be boiled as a precaution. Customers are advised to allow 3–4

With Storm Bram set to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and dangerous coastal and inland water conditions, Water Safety Ireland is urging the public to exercise extreme caution near all bodies of water. The organisation advises avoiding coastal areas, rivers, lakes, and flood-prone zones, as storm conditions can create powerful waves, sudden surges, fast-flowing currents,

A local animal welfare charity says it’s unsure how it will cope in the run-up to Christmas. Animals in Need Donegal has revealed on social media that it has been inundated with surrender requests for both cats and dogs, but every foster and boarding place is now full. The group says its priority remains the