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Home Energy Upgrade Event 09.04.26

As fuel costs continue to rise, Spraoi agus Spórt is offering households the chance to learn more about cutting energy bills. A free Home Energy Upgrade Event will be held tomorrow, on Friday 10th April, from 10am to 1pm at Carndonagh Nursery & Garden Centre.

Spraoi agus Spórt chief executive Helen Nolan says it will offer practical advice on reducing energy use and costs.

Anyone attending will learn about grants and supports available through SEAI. Independent specialists and local suppliers will be on hand throughout the event. These include BER assessors, technical advisors, SEAI-registered contractors and heat pump and solar installers. Financial providers, including banks and credit unions, will be available to discuss funding options.

The Home Energy Upgrade Event is free to attend, but booking is recommended. You can reserve your place at: www.eventbrite.ie

Water works in Inishowen this week 24.03.26



Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) is advising customers in Inishowen that essential reservoir cleaning is taking place this week. Crews will be carrying out these works on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, which may impact water supply to customers in Moville, Ballymacarthur and surrounding areas.

Some people may experience reduced water pressure, temporary discolouration or intermittent supply during or after the works which will be carried out tomorrow between 7am and 10pm.

Thatch Repair Grant Scheme 2026 24.03.26



The Thatch Repair Grant Scheme has opened for applications. Now in its eighth year, the scheme assists the owners and occupiers of historic thatched dwellings and businesses with their maintenance and repair. The scheme allows for small-scale thatch repairs from €500 up to €3,000. The scheme is open for applications until 4pm on Wednesday, April 1st and is funded by Donegal County Council and The Heritage Council.

Further details and an application form can be downloaded at: www.donegalculture.ie

Fatal road traffic collision at St Johnston 25.02.26

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal two vehicle road traffic collision at St Johnston, yesterday, Tuesday 24th February 2026. Emergency services were alerted to the collision, involving a lorry and a car, which occurred at around 11:15pm.

A male passenger of the car (in his late teens) was pronounced deceased at the scene. His remains were conveyed to the morgue at Letterkenny University Hospital. A second male passenger was conveyed to Altnagelvin Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

The male driver of the car (also in his late teens) was conveyed to Altnagelvin Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. He was later transferred to the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast.

The R236 road was closed for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, with local diversions in place. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 10:45pm and 11:45pm on Tuesday 24th February 2026 are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Letterkenny Garda Station on 074 91 67100.

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