IN light of Friday’s Leaving Certificate results and this week’s third-level CAO offers, An Garda Síochána is advising that accommodation fraud typically peaks at this time of year, as returning and first-time students secure college housing. So far in the first six months of 2025, reports of accommodation fraud are up by 22 per cent, […]
Students prepare for CAO offers
By Róise Collins THERE were scenes of joy, relief and celebration as over 2,000 students across Donegal received their long-awaited Leaving Cert results on Friday morning. The Donegal News visited three local schools to see the reactions. Advertisement In each, the atmosphere was electric as classmates, teachers and families came together to mark the milestone. […]
Veil of sadness over Dungloe
By Róise Collins THE funeral of nine-year-old Joey Forker, who tragically passed away in Dungloe on Friday evening, will take place on Thursday afternoon. The tragic incident, which involved machinery, happened in Meenmore on the outskirts of the west Donegal town on Friday. Advertisement Gardaí and emergency services responded to the incident at the Dungloe premises. […]
Weather: Mix of cloud and sunny spells
THIS morning there will be a mix of cloudy periods and sunny spells. More cloud will gradually build later this afternoon as southerly winds will strengthen and a band of rain spreads. The rain may be heavy at times with the odd rumble of thunder too. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 19 to 21 degrees. Tonight, […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, August 25
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Catherine Boyle, Burtonport Graham Young, Trentagh Advertisement Jim Lynch, Manorcunningham Edward Kelly, Malin Sarah Hunter, Carrigans Ann Mooney, Ramelton William O’Connor, Donegal Town Kathleen McCauley, Moville Edward Dowds, Burt James Shovlin, Dungloe and Killybegs Sean O’Donnell, Stranorlar and Dungloe Myra Donnelly, Dundalk and Carndonagh Nathaniel Black, Buncrana […]
BREAKING: Emergency services respond to ongoing incident in Dungloe
GARDAÍ and emergency services are currently the scene of an incident in Dungloe. A garda spokesperson said: “As this incident is ongoing, no further information is available at this time.” Advertisement
Killing of RIC Inspector Martin recalled during Heritage Week
THERE was a very good attendance for the talk titled ‘The Killing of Inspector Martin R.I.C. in Derrybeg in 1889’ which was held in the old St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg last Sunday. The talk was delivered by the local historian, author and former teacher, Vincent Breslin, Bunbeg. The event was organised by the Co. Donegal […]
Channel Hopper: In Flight has tension but no Die Hard moments
Alien: Earth Disney+ Annika BBC1, Saturday, 9.10pm Bee-Kept RTE1, Sunday, 7.30pm Advertisement In Flight Channel 4, Tuesday, 9pm It’s a bit hard to know what to expect from Alien: Earth, which, after a years-long approach, has finally landed. On one hand, it does bring the shiny, PVC xenomorph to new places (the clue’s in the […]
Community spirit shines at swim in aid of two charities
FIFTY-six swimmers braved testing conditions last weekend for the annual Point to Pier Swim, raising funds for RNLI Lifeboats and Donegal Hospice. The yearly event, which took place on Saturday last, brought Sheephaven Bay alive with excitement and determination. Despite the tough waters, every swimmer reached the shore safely, marking a proud achievement for all involved. […]
Donegal well represented at Festival Interceltique de Lorient
By Róise Collins THE delegation who represented Ireland at the recent Festival Interceltique de Lorient have returned from yet another hugely successful stint in southern Brittany. From sean-nós and sea shanties to sport and cinema, Lorient which describes itself as the capital of the Inter-Celtic world, was a hive of Celtic culture and celebration. Advertisement Beyond […]