DONEGAL drivers are forecast to be among the most likely in Ireland to be stung by a speed van or safety camera in 2026, according to new research. New research has mapped out the counties where drivers have the shortest odds of being stung by a speed van or safety camera in 2026, now that […]
Musician Mark O’Donnell looks forward to further success in 2026
By Leona Gilmore 2025 marked a breakout year for Mark O’Donnell as he made serious waves in the Irish music scene. Not only did Mark play his first ever sold-out headline show in the Academy, he also released a brand new single at the beginning of December. Advertisement Growing up and throughout his teenage years […]
SIPTU HSE Home Support HCAs vote overwhelmingly for strike action in Donegal
SIPTU members working as Health Care Assistants (HCAs) in the HSE Home Support Service across Donegal, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick have voted overwhelmingly for strike action in a dispute arising from their employer’s failure to honour national agreements on terms and conditions. The ballot, counted today at Liberty Hall, Dublin 1, delivered a 95% […]
Newtowncunningham gym owner honoured for completing 200-mile Sahara Challenge
A NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM gym owner was recently honoured at a civic reception for his remarkable achievement in completing the 200-mile Sahara Challenge. The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council paid tribute to local athlete Danny Quigley, owner of DQ Fitness, after he completed the challenge in support of local mental health services. Danny’s feat, […]
LUH ‘extremely busy’ with long wait times in the Emergency Department
LETTERKENNY University Hospital is advising members of the public who attend the hospital’s Emergency Department ED) can expect very long waiting times today. In a statement, the hospital say ED is extremely busy with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. Last week LUH had […]
Donegal County Library Service offers Blinkist Premium Free to all library members
Donegal County Library Service is excited to announce its newest digital offering, Blinkist Premium, now available free to all registered cardholders. Through a partnership with Library Ideas, LLC, Donegal joins libraries worldwide in providing access to Blinkist’s award-winning platform for lifelong learning. Designed for the modern reader, Blinkist offers key insights from nonfiction book, audio, […]
Special classes approved for three Donegal schools
THREE new special classes have been approved for Donegal schools by Minister for Special Education, Michael Moynihan. The local schools set to be provided with a new special class are St Columba’s Comprehensive School, Glenties, St Patrick’s National School, Raphoe and Raphoe Central National School. Welcoming the announcement, Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue said: […]
Calls for more grit to be made available after cold snap
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A NUMBER of Donegal County Councillors are set to raise motions at tomorrow’s meeting of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, calling for increased provisions of grit for roads and housing estates following last week’s cold snap. The motions come in the wake of the county’s first snowfall of the year. With temperatures plummeting below freezing, roads and […]
Donegal man charged with murder is remanded in custody
A Donegal man, charged with the murder of Ardara businessman Stephen McCahill, has been remanded in custody. Michael Maloney (32) of Loughros Point, Ardara appeared before Letterkenny District Court this morning via video link from Castlerea Prison. He is charged with murdering Stephen McCahill at Beagh, Ardara, on Monday, January 5. Advertisement The charge is […]
Donegal house prices up 15.3 per cent in twelve months
THE price of the average second-hand three-bed semi in Donegal rose to €207,500 in 2025, up 15.3 per cent from €180,000 at the end of 2024, according to a national survey by Real Estate Alliance. Across the county, the average time taken to sell rose this quarter to five weeks, the Q4 REA Average House […]