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Minister of State Kieran O'Donnell (2L) said work is under way to prevent future flooding

Minister meets Killybegs residents following flooding

Minister of State with Responsibility for the Office of Public Works Kieran O'Donnell has said he wants to ensure recent flooding which caused devastation on Bridge Street in Killybegs "does not happen again".

Ulster • 09 Dec 24

Some 171 people attended the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital yesterday

Procedures postponed at LUH due to lack of beds

Some elective procedures have been postponed because of "pressure" and "lack of bed capacity" at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Ulster • 05 Dec 24

Flood waters rose to around 1.2m at its peak during Storm Bert

Calls for flood prevention measures in Killybegs

Residents and business owners in Killybegs, Co Donegal have said action is needed to ensure the severe flooding which devastated the town almost two weeks ago does not happen again.

Ulster • 04 Dec 24

Sixteen houses and nine businesses on Bridge Street in Killybegs, Co Donegal were impacted by the flooding

People of Killybegs 'lost everything' in floods

A representative for the people of Bridge Street in Killybegs, Co Donegal, has said she cannot explain how devastating the flooding last week has been for people.

Ulster • 28 Nov 24

Business owner Gráinne Cafferty said that cars were submerged and furniture was floating on Bridge Street after heavy flooding in Killybegs, Co Donegal

Watch: Killybegs 'devastated' after Storm Bert flooding

A business owner on Bridge Street in Killybegs, Co Donegal said that homes and businesses have been "devastated" by heavy flooding.

Ulster • 24 Nov 24

Emergency services at the scene of the explosion in October 2022

Gardaí continue to question man over Creeslough explosion

Gardaí are continuing to question a man in connection with an explosion in Creeslough in Co Donegal in 2022, in which ten people died.

Ireland • 21 Nov 24

Sean and Louise Gibbons with their daughter Emma have highlighted the lack of homes in Donegal

Donegal candidates take on the campaign trail

Hopeful election candidates in Donegal are pounding the campaign trail before 29 November.

Election 24 • 13 Nov 24

The staff of Scoil Mhuire, who cater for 219 students, have written to Minister of Education Norma Foley

School 'not fit for purpose' - plea for new building

Staff and parents at a primary school in Milford, Co Donegal say their school building is no longer fit for purpose and have pleaded with the Department of Education to carefully consider their application for a new building.

Ulster • 07 Nov 24

The incident happened at around 3.30pm this afternoon on the Shore Road at Kerrykeel (file image)

Man, 60s, dies in single vehicle crash in Co Donegal

A man in his 60s has died in a single vehicle crash in Co Donegal.

Ulster • 29 Oct 24

Ten people were killed in the explosion on 7 October 2022 (File image)

Minister McEntee to meet Creeslough group next week

RTÉ News understands Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has responded to the families of the Creeslough tragedy to confirm that a meeting will take place next week.

Ulster • 24 Oct 24

Patients are facing long waiting times to be admitted from the emergency department to a bed on a ward (File image)

Covid-19 outbreak at Letterkenny hospital, ED busy

An outbreak of Covid-19 has been reported at Letterkenny University Hospital and the emergency department is very busy with high numbers of people attending.

Ulster • 24 Oct 24

The explosion in Creeslough occurred on 7 October 2022 (File image)

Creeslough group seeks meeting with McEntee over inquiry

The group, calling itself the Creeslough Family Support Group, has written to Minister for Justice Helen McEntee's office seeking a meeting to discuss a call for an independent inquiry into the tragedy.

Ulster • 23 Oct 24

Seán Boyle dedicated his first book to his niece, Aria

Árainn Mhór teenager pens community first aid book

A teenager from Árainn Mhór island in Co Donegal, has published his first book, a first aid and community safety guide for islanders on how to deal with emergency situations from cuts and bruises to CPR.

Ulster • 23 Oct 24

The Orange wind warning for Clare, Donegal, Galway and Mayo will be in effect from 12pm until 9pm tomorrow (File photo)

Storm Ashley: Status Orange warning for seven counties

The Status Orange wind warning ahead of Storm Ashley has been extended to include counties Kerry, Leitrim and Sligo.

Weather • 19 Oct 24

Over 150 people attended a public meeting in Buncrana last night where plans for the proposed energy project were discussed

Strong opposition to energy storage project in Inishowen

A community in Inishowen, Co Donegal, living near the proposed site of the first iron-air battery storage project in Europe say they are strongly opposed to the development.

Ulster • 17 Oct 24

Rachel Elliot spoke to almost 3,000 secondary school students at a road safety roadshow

Woman in wheelchair after collision urges road caution

A woman who is in a wheelchair following a road traffic collision that claimed the lives of two of her friends has appealed to young people to exercise caution and care on the road.

Ireland • 09 Oct 24

An explosion at a filling station in the town two years ago claimed the lives of ten people ranging in age from five to 59

Ceremony marks two years since Creeslough tragedy

The bells of St Michael's Church in Creeslough rang in solemn memory of the ten people who lost their lives two years ago at 3.17pm this afternoon, the exact time of the tragedy that impacted the lives of many people in the northwest.

Ireland • 07 Oct 24

The alarm was raised after the kayaker was reported missing in the Machaire Gathlán area

Search resumes for kayaker missing off Donegal

The search operation for a kayaker missing off the Donegal coast has resumed.

Ireland • 05 Oct 24

The alarm was raised after the kayaker in his 50s was reported missing in the Machaire Gathlán area

Kayak found in search for man missing off Donegal coast

A kayak has been found in the search for a man missing off the coast of Co Donegal.

Ulster • 04 Oct 24

After the incident the man was rushed to the Royal Perth Hospital where he died a short time later

Irish man killed in workplace accident in Australia

An Irish man has been killed in a workplace accident in Australia.

Ulster • 03 Oct 24

Calls to halt downgrading of defective concrete homes

Defective concrete block homeowners in Co Donegal are calling on the Housing Agency to stop downgrading redress applications until a review of the testing standard is complete.

Ulster • 30 Sep 24

Over 20 family members of those killed in the explosion almost two years ago today have reiterated their calls for a public inquiry

Creeslough families 'cannot wait' like Stardust relatives

Bereaved families of the Creeslough tragedy have said they cannot wait like the relatives of Stardust victims to get answers about the explosion that claimed the lives of their loved ones.

Creeslough • 30 Sep 24

Ten people, including three children, were killed in the explosion on 7 October 2022

'Significant questions' over Creeslough tragedy - Harris

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said "very significant questions need answers" in relation to the Creeslough explosion, and that he is sure the Government will consider a request from some families for a public inquiry into the tragedy.

Ireland • 24 Sep 24

The new extension provides an additional 125 metres of landing berthage

Killybegs pier extension to alleviate vessel congestion

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has officially opened the €35 million Smooth Point Pier extension at Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre.

Donegal • 20 Sep 24

A seated surfboard is specially made to help people living with disability or extra needs enjoy surfing

Donegal charity aims to make surfing more accessible

A charity in Co Donegal is helping people who are living with disability or extra needs to enjoy the thrill of surfing.

Ulster • 20 Sep 24