Letterkenny St. Patrick’s Day parade cancelled following overnight collision


LETTERKENNY Chamber of Commerce have announced the cancellation of today’s St. Patrick’s Day parade in Letterkenny following an overnight traffic collision at Lower Main Street. The decision was taken in the interest of public safety, following consultations between Letterkenny Chamber and the Gardaí. The scene of the collision remains cordoned off this morning as Garda […]


Deaths in Donegal, Saturday evening, March 15


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Jenna Shovlin, Portnoo Moire Toye, Letterkenny Advertisement David McKeown, Quigley’s Point Sadie Sweeney, Glenties Pearse McGarrigle, Donegal Town Anthony John Dick, Galway and Killybegs Samuel James Russell, Letterkenny Delia Pender, Ballyshannon   Jenna Shovlin, Portnoo The death had occurred of Jenna Shovlin, The Rock, Clogher West, Portnoo, […]


Donegal man jailed for eleven years for sexual abuse of two teenage girls


By Isabel Hayes  A Donegal man who sexually abused two teenage girls more than 25 years ago, regularly creeping into one girl’s bed in the night to rape her, has been jailed for eleven years.   Andrew Robert John McElhinney (59) of Muntermellon, Hornhead, Dunfanaghy was found guilty by a Central Criminal Court jury of seven […]


Deaths in Donegal, Sunday morning, March 9


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Vinnie Grant, Clonmany Kevin (Colm) Ward, Downings Advertisement John Sheridan, Bruckless Seamus Goe McShane, Teelin Mary Bridget Doherty, Carrick Leon Kelly, Lifford  Gemma McVeigh, Cavan, Donegal and Fermanagh  Marion Darcy, Bruckless    Vinnie Grant, Clonmany The peaceful death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Vinnie Grant, […]


Inspiring businesses to believe – Local Enterprise Week proves a wonderful success


LOCAL Enterprise Week 2025 wrapped up on Friday, leaving Donegal businesses inspired and equipped with new ideas, connections, and strategies for growth. With over 20 events hosted by the Local Enterprise Office Donegal and its partners, the week provided an invaluable platform for learning, networking, and innovation. Throughout the week, key sectors such as digital, […]


Man to stand trial over causing death by dangerous driving


A MAN is to stand trial charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of two teenagers in Donegal almost eight years ago. Garda Pauline Doherty gave evidence of serving two Books of Evidence on Ricky Fagan at Monday’s Letterkenny District Court. Fagan is charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of teenage friends Nathan Fullerton […]


Quirky new Donegal project celebrates the rare beauty of red hair


By Róise Collins A PROJECT celebrating the rare beauty of red hair will take place in the Donegal Gaeltacht in the coming weeks. The quirky initiative is the brainchild of Gortahork-based visual artist Maria Gasol. A native of Spain, Maria’s interest in red hair began with its rarity in her home country. “In fact, I […]


Cór Ailigh to sing at Mass on Sunday broadcast live on RTÉ 1


Tá Seachtain na Gaeilge linn agus tá áthas an domhain ar Chór Ailigh, Leitir Ceanainn a fhógairt go mbeimid ag glacadh páirte san aifreann gaeilge a chraolfar Dé Domhnach 9 Márta ar RTE 1 ó stiúideo RTE i nDomhnach Broc. Is ceiliúradh a bhéas ann ar an aifreann gaeilge a bhíonn ar siúl ar an gcéad […]