Phase Four Pause: Pubs closed for another three weeks
Updated: All pubs, bars, hotel bars, nightclubs and casinos in Ireland will remain closed for at least another three weeks, the government has announced. Ireland’s move to Phase Four of the reopening...
View ArticleBook of Condolences for John Hume opens in Donegal
Donegal County Council has today opened a virtual book of condolences in memory of John Hume. The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr. Rena Donaghey wishes to express condolences to the...
View ArticleCoronavirus: 45 new cases confirmed, no change in Donegal
Forty-five new cases of coronavirus have been reported in the Republic of Ireland today. There have been no further deaths related to the virus, meaning the death toll remains at 1,763. There has been...
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Flat Finn Harps beaten by ten-man Shelbourne
PREMIER Division football returned to Finn Park for the first time in 152 days – but it was an evening to forget as Harps were beaten by ten-man Shelbourne. Finn Harps 0 Shelbourne 1 By Chris McNulty...
View ArticleAppeal after windows smashed at two Donegal homes
Gardaí are investigating a possible connection between two acts of vandalism in Carrigart on the north coast of Donegal. Two homes in the Drumreen area of Carrigart were targetted on Friday the 31st of...
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How IT courses helped Tiffany and Megan click onto new skills
Two young local students are looking forward to their next career steps after upskilling in ICT with Donegal ETB’s Further Education and Training (FET) Service. Tiffany Doherty and Megan McGroarty both...
View ArticleTraffic is proving ‘Murder’ at famous Donegal beach
Locals in the vicinity of one of Donegal and Ireland’s most famous beaches say traffic is “murder” lately. And residents near Murder Hole Beach at Melmore near Downings are demanding that Donegal...
View ArticleWatch: See Ryan Brennan’s winner as Shels see off Finn Harps
RYAN Brennan was the match winner for Shelbourne as the Dubliners overcame Finn Harps this evening. In Harps’ first home game since March, Brennan headed home in the 29th minute. Brennan got in ahead...
View ArticleBlow for sport as crowd restrictions remain
THE NUMBER of people allowed at outside gatherings is to remain at 200 until at least the end of August in a major blow to sports clubs and associations. The decision was made following a meeting...
View ArticleJohn Hume makes a fitting, final candlelit journey to Derry
SYMBOLS of hope and flickers for peace – which defined his life and times – pockmarked John Hume’s final journey into his native Derry city tonight. It was just after 8.30pm in fast-fading light when...
View ArticleGo Safe van gets a quick shift away from Donegal graveyard
A GO Safe speed van has ‘moved on’ from a location at a Donegal graveyard that sparked ire from locals. A Go Safe van at the graveyard in Termon caused disgruntlement, particularly when it was at the...
View ArticleCloughaneely Golf Club move into Minor League semi
CLOUGHANEELY Golf Club have now reached another Semi Final – The Minor League along with reaching the Donegal League and Junior Scratch Cup semi finals recently. The Minor League team advanced to the...
View ArticleGardaí probe break-in at business in East Donegal
Gardaí are investigating a burglary at a business premises in the border village of Castlefinn. The break-in occurred yesterday (Monday) between 11am and 2pm. The suspect(s) caused some damage as they...
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Cathal’s tourism idea takes root!
A Donegal businessman’s innovative idea to ‘Help Donegal Grow’ is set to literally help the county’s natural landscape to flourish. Creeslough entrepreneur and designer Cathal Sheridan has been...
View ArticleAccident fears spark call for speed ramps in Buncrana
Local residents in Buncrana are calling on Donegal County Council to take action to slow traffic in a busy residential area. A petition has been launched to ask the council to add speed ramps to...
View ArticlePubs and restaurants must now close at 11pm
All restaurants and pubs with food across Donegal and the rest of the country must now close at 11pm. Taoiseach Micheal Martin made the announcement as the Government pushed back phase four for three...
View ArticleTake Our Poll: Should masks be worn in schools?
We want to know what Donegal Daily readers think about the debate on face coverings in schools. As schools prepare to reopen at the end of August, should children be required to wear masks in school?...
View ArticleAppeal to reunite nine suspected stolen dogs with owners
Gardaí are appealing for help to reunite nine dogs with their rightful owners. The dogs are believed to be stolen following a search in Rathkeale, Co. Limerick on August 1, 2020. A large number of dogs...
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Ireland says goodbye to a Peacemaker
For a man whose life was plotted by decades of complex meetings and negotiations to broker peace in his homeland, John Hume’s funeral was a very simple one. It was an occasion that touched on his many...
View ArticleSun on the way as rain warning is lifted
Donegal is set to bask in some hot summer sunshine this weekend after a wet and disruptive few days. Heavy rain caused localised floods on some roads in West Donegal yesterday. Further north, Met...
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