By Chris Ashmore DONEGAL County Council is set to scrap using the social media platform X (formerly twitter) which has been the subject of intense criticism in recent weeks due to the Grok chatbot that had a “nudification” feature that allowed users to digitally undress images of people, including children, without their consent. The Council […]
Suspended sentence for Letterkenny woman who stole Easter eggs and clothing
A LETTERKENNY woman was handed a one month suspended prison sentence after being charged with three separate shoplifting offences. Detailing the evidence at Falcarragh District Court, Garda Sergeant Maurice Doyle said that the defendant, Katelyn Reilly, had loaded a backpack with Easter eggs at the LIDL store, Pearse Road, Letterkenny, on March 21, 2024. She had […]
A memorable Burns Night with Letterkenny and District Pipe Band
LETTERKENNY and District Pipe Band hosted a wonderful celebration of Scottish culture with a memorable Burns Night last Saturday at Conwal Hall, Letterkenny, bringing together music, poetry and community spirit for an appreciative audience. The evening opened on a beautifully atmospheric note with The Skye Boat Song, sung by pipe band member Rebecca Quinn. She […]
Trentagh man ordered to pay compensation after ‘frightening’ iron bar incident
A TRENTAGH man has been ordered to come up with compensation after he approached the occupants of a car with an iron bar. Darragh Murphy, of Clooncarney, Trentagh, faced a charge of the production of an article in the course of a dispute or row. Detailing the evidence at Letterkenny District Court, Sergeant Jim Collins told […]
Donegal homeowners claim over €1.5m in solar panel grants in 2025
DONEGAL homeowners secured €1,512,260 in SEAI solar panel grants during 2025, with 792 properties installing grant-aided solar PV systems across the county. The finding comes from an analysis of SEAI data by electricity price comparison website Kilowatt.ie. Donegal placed 15th nationally for total grant funding during the year. Advertisement The 2025 installation marks a modest […]
Tributes paid to well-known Falcarragh poet Aidan Hayes
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By Sean Hillen SOMETIMES a person walks into life or into the fabric of a town and leaves an indelible mark, a lasting legacy if you will – that seems to sum up Aidan Hayes in Falcarragh. Taking his last breath last week at the age of 78, Aidan led a fascinating and colourful life, […]
Approval granted for 172-unit housing development in Letterkenny
APPROVAL has been granted for a 172-unit housing development at Ballymacool in Letterkenny. The €50 million development was approved by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage earlier this week. The application was moved from the planning stage into pre-construction after Donegal County Council granted Part 8 planning approval in September 2025. Advertisement The development […]
Weather: Cloudy and damp start to the day
THIS morning will be cloudy and damp but sunny spells will develop later with a good deal of dry weather through the afternoon and evening. Temperatures will be 7 to 9 degrees. Tonight will become cloudier with a few isolated showers drifting in with a southerly breeze. Advertisement Showers will die out overnight with a […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, January 28
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Joe McGee, Newtowncunningham Mairead Lafferty, Dunfanaghy Advertisement Norman Pinkerton, Raphoe Mary Kate Browne, Glenties Patrick Molloy, Galway and Donegal Kieran McGroary, Laghey Maire Chichibnoud (nee Dilworth), Ballyshannon Frankie Kerrigan, Ballyshannon Sally (Sarah) Foy, Stranorlar Margaret (Maggie) Curran, Creeslough Peter Timoney, Letterkenny Margaret Boyle, Kincasslagh Joe McGee, Newtowncunningham […]
Letterkenny man Seamus Kelly remembered for his quiet nature
LETTERKENNY man Seamus Kelly has been remembered for his quiet nature and sharp wit following his sad passing last week. Mr Kelly, of Bomany, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his late residence on Thursday, January 22. Requiem Mass took place on Monday in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny. Advertisement One of ten children born to James […]