By Róise Collins A PUBLIC meeting has heard of the traffic chaos facing residents and businesses in Letterkenny. The meeting, held in Oldtown on Wednesday evening, was chaired by Áontú representative Mary T Sweeney. It was attended by Deputy Charles Ward and his colleagues from the 100% Redress Party, as well as local business owners, developers […]
Call grows louder for rail return to Donegal
DONEGAL once had more than 300 kilometres of rail line, but since 1965 the county has been without a train service. Now campaigners are renewing the call to bring rail back. The West Ulster Rail Initiative (WURI), founded in 1995, will hold its AGM this Wednesday, 10 September, at 7.30pm in the Station House Hotel, Letterkenny. […]
Donegal Stores celebrated at Londis Retailing Excellence Awards 2025
FOUR Londis stores from County Donegal were among the top-performing retailers honoured at the Londis Retailing Excellence Awards 2025, held recently at the Seafield Hotel & Spa Resort, Gorey, Co. Wexford. The event, hosted by BWG Foods, owners and operators of the Londis brand in Ireland, recognised the outstanding achievements in retail excellence of Londis’ nationwide network […]
Charity walk in honour of Late Late Toy Show child to begin in Letterkenny
A MEATH couple are gearing up to walk from Letterkenny to their hometown in Meath to support Muscular Dystrophy Ireland. Paddy and Claire Hickey—proud parents to Ollie, who lives with Bethlem Myopathy muscular dystrophy—will embark on a six-day, 200km walk from Letterkenny to their hometown of Enfield, passing through Tyrone, Monaghan, and Cavan. This marks the […]
Urgent call for safety measures at accident blackspot
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By Dionne Meehan A LOCAL councillor will once again press for enhanced safety measures at an accident blackspot in Gaoth Dobhair during tomorrow’s meeting of the Glenties Municipal District. It comes after a second motorist was involved in a collision at Knockastrollar, An Bun Beag last week, just days after another was hospitalised after her […]
Weather: Bright and crisp start to the day
THERE will be a bright and crisp start to the day with sunny spells. Scattered showers will continue to move in from the west and become more widespread through the morning, turning heavy at times with a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures will feel fresher with highs of 14 to 16 degrees, increasing fresh […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, September 8
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Marian Murrin, Bruckless Bridie Gallagher, Stranorlar Advertisement Kathleen O’Brien, Crossroads Maria Doherty, Derrybeg Noel Catterson, Castlefin Richard Butler, Wexford, London, Culdaff Fran McGaharon, Quigley’s Point Marian Fagan, Ballyliffin Marian Murrin, Bruckless The death has occurred of Marian Murrin (née Cannon), Loughmult, Bruckless, surrounded by her loving family, […]
The way we were
Aoife Doherty delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com Saturday, August 30, 1975 Advertisement 40,000 expected for All-Ireland Fleadh at Buncrana OVER 40,000 people will make their way to Buncrana this weekend to take part in […]
Activists gather in Ramelton to support launch of humanitarian flotilla to Gaza
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By Róise Collins LOCAL activists gathered on the banks of the Lennon River last Sunday afternoon to launch a fleet of paper boats as an act of support of the humanitarian flotilla which set sail from Barcelona to Gaza on the same day. The solidarity event held on Ramelton Quay was organised by local members […]
Woodlands 5k fun run and walk on Thursday
By Mia Regan THE Woodlands National School Parents Association are happy to announce the return of the popular 5k Run and 2.5k Fun Walk, on Thursday, September 11 at 6.30pm. The event is open to everyone in the community, with something for all who wish to participate, ranging from a 5k run for the competitive runners, […]