Death takes place of former Donegal News music columnist, Donal K O’Boyle


THE Irish music scene has lost a long-time friend and much-respected music journalist with the passing of Donal K O’Boyle. Donal, who lived at Cheshire Apartments in Letterkenny and was originally from Knockastolar, Gaoth Dobhair, died today in Letterkenny University Hospital. News of his death will be met with great sadness among his many friends, […]


Temporary closure of Lifford Hospital’s Dental Clinic


THE HSE wishes to advise that the Dental Clinic at Lifford Hospital is closed temporarily until necessary maintenance works are completed.  This temporary closure is effective until June 10, 2024 provisionally.  In the interim all patients are being asked to attend the Dental Department at, St. Conal’s Hospital, Letterkenny. Advertisement  All patients scheduled to attend the […]


Early morning drugs haul prompts investigation


INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after Gardaí seized a quantity of suspected cannabis, cocaine and MDMA following a search operation in Ramelton. The search was conducted at approximately 6:30am this morning, May 2. No arrests have been made at this time.


Huge excitement surrounds launch at Murvagh beach


MURVAGH Beach, one of Donegal’s most beautiful locations, will be more accessible than ever this summer thanks to a new wheelchair and hoist. Everyone is invited to the official launch of this new development which will take place at the beach’s main car park tomorrow afternoon (Friday). Michelle Travers from the Friends of Murvagh Beach […]


Could the Wild Atlantic Way stretch into Northern Ireland?


by Louise Doyle OPENING up the Wild Atlantic Way, which stretches from Cork to Donegal, into Northern Ireland could tap into a new all-Ireland tourism, Fáilte Ireland has said. The view of the national tourism development authority comes after Stormont’s Economy Minister Conor Murphy said it is possible that the Wild Atlantic Way could be extended to Northern Ireland. […]


Stewart has plans to empower Donegal teens through bespoke parks


AS the Glenties electoral area gears up for the local government elections, one candidate is capturing attention with a visionary approach to addressing a pressing issue affecting the county’s teenagers. Jonathan Stewart has released a compelling video online, shedding light on the dearth of recreational facilities available to Donegal’s youth and presenting a ground-breaking solution: […]