Consultation process opens on courthouse


DONEGAL County Council has opened a consultation process on the proposed development of the old Courthouse building in Letterkenny, as an exciting tourist attraction and as a great asset for the community. The plans for the project are now available for public consultation through the Part 8 planning consent process and the public are invited […]


Weather: Today will be dry and sunny


TODAY will be dry and sunny. The sunshine will be hazy at times. This afternoon will be breezy with highs of 12 to 17 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be dry and clear, with lowest temperatures of 5 to 7 degrees.  


Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, April 1


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Charles David Moffitt, Dunfanaghy Danny Gallagher, Downings Advertisement Bríd Bean Uí Ghrianna, Ranafast Mary Ellen Caughlin, Ballyshannon Paul Duffy, Bunbeg William Morrison, Carndonagh Cecilia McGonagle, Moville Eunice Toland, Clonmany Seamus Gillespie, Bruckless Patrick McCabe, Glenties Charles David Moffitt, Dunfanaghy The death has occurred of Charles David Moffitt, […]


Adolescence actress has Donegal roots


NETFLIX actress Erin Doherty who plays a clinical psychologist in chilling crime story ‘Adolescence’ has Donegal roots. Adolescence has been confirmed as the most-watched limited series and UK title ever in the first two weeks of its airing, having already amassed 66.3 million views. One of the show’s biggest stars is Erin Doherty, who plays Briony Ariston, a […]


Photographer to hold ‘A Day In The Life’ exhibition


DONEGAL Public Participation Network together with Cara House Family Resource Centre proudly present ‘A Day in the Life – Donegal’, a remarkable photographic exhibition by renowned local photographer Joe Boland. This collection provides a powerful and heartfelt view into County Donegal while presenting its people and landscapes with genuine warmth. Through his sharp storytelling vision […]


Second teenager dies in swimming tragedy, Buncrana

Danny Gallagher to be laid to rest on Wednesday 


THE victim of Donegal’s latest road traffic collision will be laid to rest on Wednesday. Danny Gallagher, of the Glebe, Downings was pronounced dead at the scene of the single-vehicle collision which occurred on the R245 at Carrigart at around 1pm on Saturday afternoon. Mr Gallagher’s remains will be removed from the Eternal Chapel of […]


Families to stage Dáil sleep out for Little Angels places


NINE Donegal families will join an overnight protest at the gates of Dáil Éireann on Wednesday in their continued fight for special school places for their children. The move is the latest bid by parents whose children have been unable to get places at Little Angels Special School in Letterkenny due to a lack of […]


Oral hearing requested as part of Creeslough redevelopment appeal


By Róise Collins AN oral hearing has been requested as part of an appeal lodged with An Bord Pleanála against the proposed redevelopment of the site of the Creeslough explosion. The request was submitted by Belfast based solicitor, Darragh Mackin of Phoenix Law, who represents a number of the bereaved family members of the deceased victims. Advertisement […]


2024 Donegal Person of the Year


By Eoin Mc Garvey in Dublin Buncrana man John McCarter was the toast of the Bonnington Hotel, Dublin on Saturday night where several hundred people turned out to celebrate his receiving the 2024 Donegal Person of the Year award. Mr. McCarter was joined at the function by his wife Breda and family members from all […]