News as it happens across Donegal

1 day ago · A Status Orange fire alert has been issued for Co Donegal and will last until next Monday. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine issued the warning for areas where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses, and other vegetation exist. Donegal County Council has now appealled ...

The Irish Road Hauliers Association has accused the Road Safety Authority of mismanagement of our driving test system as new…

1 day ago · A man will stand trial for allegedly strangling a woman while covering her mouth and nose with a curtain in her County Donegal home. The man, who is in his 30s, cannot be named in order to protect the identity of the alleged victim in the case.

3 days ago · Donegal County Council has the highest number of applications for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, it has been revealed. Some 1,114 applications have been made in Donegal, with 811 approved so far. Individuals can avail of a grant of up to €50,000 for vacant properties, with a maximum ...

1 day ago · A man in his 60s is to stand trial for a range of alleged sex assault charges in Co Donegal between 1990 and 2000. The man was extradited from Northern Ireland last month to face the allegations. The alleged offences are against three different people. The accused man appeared by videolink at ...

4 days ago · Loreto pays tribute to ‘beloved’ young teacher following sudden passing. The Loreto secondary school in Letterkenny has this evening paid tribute to their young teacher, Cara Hannon, who passed away…

Jan 24, 2025 · Donegal County Council advise the public that road conditions throughout the county are treacherous this morning. A number of fallen trees have blocked or partially blocked numerous routes.

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Mar 27, 2025 · The issue was raised by local Independent TD, Charles Ward. He raised the issue with Minister for Rural & Community Affairs and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary. He highlighted the need for a major upgrade stating that many rural roads in the county are ‘in an awful state’ and in ‘urgent need of ...