Man in his 70s dies after tractor overturns


A man in his 70s has died after a tractor he was driving overturned this morning. The tractor overturned at Corlea, outside Ballyshannon, at around 10.45am. A forensic examination of the scene was carried out earlier today and the road has now reopened. Advertisement The body of the man was taken to the mortuary at […]


West Donegal artist heads off on Northern Lights adventure


TODAY Mullaghderg artist Kim Sharkey takes off on her travels to Svalbard, the world’s northernmost inhabited place, to create a graphic novel that tells a “magical” folklore tale from her childhood. The remote Norwegian archipelago lies in the Arctic Ocean near the North Pole, the islands are renowned for their untouched wilderness and glistening glaciers […]


Currys Letterkenny staff shave heads to raise funds for Donegal Hospice


Currys Letterkenny General Manager Martin Goldrick, and Currys Letterkenny Sales Manager Fred Williams, shaved their heads on Black Friday in a bid to raise much needed funds for Donegal Hospice. Their fundraising efforts have now exceeded €2,000!  Speaking about the fundraiser, Martin said The Donegal Hospice is part of everyday life here in Donegal and […]


Donegal News celebrates Local Newspaper Week 2022


Local newspapers around Ireland are marking their contribution to their communities by celebrating Local Newspaper Week. Readers in print and online are being encouraged to support their local newspapers by buying a copy at their newsagent or taking out an online subscription. Established in 1902, the Derry People & Donegal News, has just celebrated its […]


Book signing by ex-prisoner to be held in Letterkenny


PADDY McMenamin’s new book, ‘Armed Struggle to Academia’ which was published in March has now gone into a second print. To recognise its outstanding success, a book signing has been arranged for Friday afternoon in Letterkenny Shopping Centre, between 2pm and 4pm. Later in the evening there will be a Book Launch at ‘Mary Macs’ […]


North West Strategic Growth Partnership return to in-person meetings


Members of the North West Strategic Growth Partnership were delighted to return to a physical meeting this week to discuss the North West City Region’s strategic opportunities for economic growth and prosperity. The Partnership meeting was held between senior Government officials from both the Irish Government and the Northern Ireland Executive and civic leaders and […]


Brogan’s MACE Dry Arch Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary!


To celebrate their 10-year anniversary at MACE Dry Arch, the Brogan family are inviting the local community to share in two days of celebrations on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 of December. This MACE store, located at Dry Arch Complex in Letterkenny, hosts a fabulous array of services which includes a hot and cold deli […]


Paddy preparing to ‘Duck and Drive’ again for charity


AN 81-year-old Arranmore man who completed an epic swim around Ireland’s coast is preparing to get back into the water. Paddy Conaghan raised over €112,000 through his ‘Ducking and Driving’ challenge which took him to ports and piers the entire circumference of the island. He undertook the mission for Gemma’s Legacy of Hope, a counselling service established in memory of […]


Over 90 Per Cent of People Trust An Garda Síochána


The results of the An Garda Síochána Public Attitudes survey were released today. The survey consists of 7,600 face-to-face interviews with adults aged 18 and over. The results found trust in An Garda Síochána remains the same as in 2019, which was an increase from 89% in 2018. Satisfaction with An Garda Síochána remains at […]


Chinese takeaway is top of the class for Letterkenny students’


With many students now in their second semester of the college year and some heading into exam season, Just Eat has delved into the takeaway habits of Letterkenny students. Based on Just Eat ordering data since the college term began, Letterkenny students place more orders for Chinese takeaway than any other college, with over one third (36%) of students opting for this […]