THE Irish Cancer Society has strongly criticised the Government’s decision to proceed with a new Donegal–Dublin Public Service Obligation (PSO) air service, which will leave cancer patients in the Northwest region cut adrift. Edel Shovlin, Acting CEO of the Irish Cancer Society and Donegal native, said the hidden cost of cancer for patients and their families can have a crippling effect. “For patients […]
New flights contract is “a slap in the face to Donegal people” – Pearse Doherty TD
The Chairman, Board of Directors and Management of Donegal Airport have been notified this afternoon of the intention of the Department of Transport to execute a new contract for the Donegal-Dublin PSO route with Emerald Airlines. In a statement, Garry Martin, chairman, Donegal Airport said: “This contract is being executed today, despite our written request […]
Cancer care campaigners to present petition to government tomorrow
Cancer care campaigners from Donegal are travelling to Dublin tomorrow to formally hand over a petition signed by more than 15,000 people calling for the protection of the Donegal–Dublin Public Service Obligation air service. The committee from Donegal Cancer Flights and Services who organised the petition will also be seeking direct engagement with the Minister […]
€4,500 worth of cocaine seized in Doochary
GARDAI seized approximately €4,500 worth of cocaine following a search of a premises in Donegal. The seizure was made on Thursday, February 5 in Doochary. A man in his 50s was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. He was later charged and released on bail, with a court appearance […]
Gardai warn of parking restrictions ahead of Donegal game this weekend
PEOPLE attending this weekend’s Donegal v Mayo game at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny are being advised of parking restrictions. The Allianz National Football League (Round 3) Donegal v Mayo game will take place on Sunday. Throw in is at 1.45pm. Parking at O’ Donnell Park will be limited to those attending with relevant passes. The […]
Six Donegal students receive prestigious SSE Renewables Scholarship
Six North West Regional College (NWRC) students from Donegal have received a prestigious SSE Renewables Scholarship to support them in their studies. Journalism student Jonathan Magee from Stranorlar, Journalism student Jason LeMasurier from Buncrana, Media student Noel Cavanagh from Greencastle, Graphic design students Joseph Burnett from Fahan, and Shane McLaughlin from Redcastle, and Engineering student […]
Home support waiting lists up 150 per cent
THE number of people waiting for home support services in Donegal has risen by almost 150 per cent over the past five years. At the end of December 2025, there were 341 people on waiting lists for home support services in the county. This represents almost a 150 per cent increase since 2020 when 138 […]
‘Trapped and traumatised’: DCB committee to hear how families are being let down by banking failures
Councillors from the 100% Redress Party have jointly called for urgent action following the publication of the MABS research report Between a Rock and a Hard Place, which examines the lived experience of families affected by defective concrete blocks who are also in mortgage arrears. The councillors said the research is a crucial piece of […]
Council advises of road closures and road works over coming days
DONEGAL County Council is advising of traffic management plans and road works in different locations around the county in the coming days. The council say traffic management for essential maintenance works will be in operation along the N14 along the main Letterkenny to Lifford road between the Drumoghill junction and the junction for Slievebuck. These […]
Sadness following the passing of Letterkenny man Joe McDaid
LETTERKENNY man Joe McDaid has been remembered for his cool, calm and collected nature at his requiem Mass on Saturday. Mr McDaid, of 33 Beechwood Road, Letterkenny passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital on Tuesday, February 3. Requiem Mass took place in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Gortlee on Saturday. Advertisement Mr McDaid […]