DONEGAL drivers are forecast to be among the most likely in Ireland to be stung by a speed van or safety camera in 2026, according to new research. New research has mapped out the counties where drivers have the shortest odds of being stung by a speed van or safety camera in 2026, now that […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday evening, January 12
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Dan McFeely, Clonmany and Carrowmenagh Advertisement Patsy Henderson, Strabane and Castlefin Patricia Bonner, Convoy and Raphoe Mary O’Brien, Mayo and Ardara Vivien Holt, Malin Patrick (Packie) McEleney, Clonmany Anna Robinson, St Johnston Nora Sweeney (née Coll), Bunbeg Margaret McKinley (née McFadden), Dunfanaghy Bill Meehan, Convoy Philomena […]
SIPTU HSE Home Support HCAs vote overwhelmingly for strike action in Donegal
SIPTU members working as Health Care Assistants (HCAs) in the HSE Home Support Service across Donegal, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick have voted overwhelmingly for strike action in a dispute arising from their employer’s failure to honour national agreements on terms and conditions. The ballot, counted today at Liberty Hall, Dublin 1, delivered a 95% […]
Donegal County Library Service offers Blinkist Premium Free to all library members
Donegal County Library Service is excited to announce its newest digital offering, Blinkist Premium, now available free to all registered cardholders. Through a partnership with Library Ideas, LLC, Donegal joins libraries worldwide in providing access to Blinkist’s award-winning platform for lifelong learning. Designed for the modern reader, Blinkist offers key insights from nonfiction book, audio, […]
Man appears in court charged with murder of Donegal publican
A MAN has appeared before a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court before Judge Ciaran Liddy this evening charged with the murder of a Donegal publican. Michael Maloney (32) of Loughros Point, Ardara, is charged with murdering Stephen McCahill at Beagh, Ardara, on Monday, January 5. The charge is Contrary to Common Law and as provided […]
Cars stolen in separate incidents
GARDAÍ are investigating the theft of two cars in separate incidents. On Tuesday, December 23, between 9am and 8pm, a black Peugeot 5008, registration number 11 KE 7800’ was stolen from Knocknamona Park, Letterkenny. Anyone who may have travelled in that area with a dash-cam between those times is urged to make the footage available to gardaí. Advertisement A […]
Headstone damaged over Christmas time
GARDAI are appealing for the assistance of the public after a headstone on a grave was pushed over and damaged over the Christmas period. The incident of criminal damage took place in the graveyard of St Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill, Ballybofey, between 7am on Thursday, December 25 and 6.30pm on Sunday, December 28. A garda spokesperson said: […]
Balaclava-clad males set fire to oil tank
Three males wearing balaclavas set fire to an oil tank at a house in Castlefin, before smashing six windows of the property and the rear windscreen of a car parked at the address. Gardaí are investigating the incident of criminal damage in the area of Gortnamuck, Castlefin, on Saturday, December 27 shortly before 6.40pm. The fire service attended […]
Imelda May pays tribute to Stephen McCahill
Singer describes the publican as the “glue to a whole community of ardara” in touching post.
Gardaí are investigating all circumstances around the death of a Donegal publican
Gardaí are investigating all circumstances around the death of a Donegal publican. Stephen McCahill was found dead at a location near Ardara in the early hours of Monday morning. At approximately 3.50am, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to an assault at a domestic residence outside the town. Advertisement Mr McCahill (66) was subsequently pronounced […]