Funding has been secured to progress a new garda station in Carndonagh under the National Development Plan (NDP). Announcing details of his department’s spend for Budget 2026, Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan, said Carndonagh is one of two towns identified for funding under the National Development Plan to progress the development […]
Moville Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan launched
The launch of the Moville Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan took place on Thursday 18th September 2025 at 7pm in Glencrow Hall, Moville. Donegal County Council’s Town Regeneration Officer, Patricia McIntyre, welcomed members of the public as well as the Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District, Cllr. Martin McDermott and Cllr. Martin Farren to the event. […]
‘Fireworks cause horrific life-changing injuries’ – gardaí
GARDAÍ are urging those thinking about buying or using fireworks this Halloween to have a rethink. They have issued the plea ahead of Halloween, when many horrific life-changing injuries are sustained by fireworks. GardaI are also warning that fireworks are not only dangerous but there are severe criminal penalties for anyone who is found guilty of […]
Criminal damage at church car park
GARDAÍ are seeking assistance from the public following an incident of criminal damage that occurred in the car park at St Patrick’s Church in Donegal Town. A car parked at that location on Friday, October 10, was damaged between 8am and 1pm. All along the passenger side of the car was keyed and considerable damage […]
Teenager had to receive medical treatment following assault
A TEENAGER had to attend Letterkenny University Hospital following an alleged assault in the town at the weekend. The male, aged in his late teens, is believed to have been assaulted by another male at Lower Main Street in the early hours of Saturday, October 11, at approximately 3.07am. The injured male attended Letterkenny University […]
Major regional roadshow to grow Ireland’s livestock sector hits Donegal
Ireland’s organic farming community is set to take centre stage this autumn with the launch of a specialist regional organic roadshow. The ‘Growing Prospects for Organic Livestock’ roadshow will take place on Wednesday, October 15 from 6pm to 9pm in the Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town. The meeting aims to inform current and potential organic farmers […]
Eileen and Seán Donaghey Honoured as 2025 Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Award Recipients
The Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards return for 2025 to the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana on Friday, October 17, from 6.30pm. Our final awardees to be profiled ahead of the 2025 ceremony are Eileen and Seán Donaghey. Originally from Rashenny, Ballyliffin and Cockhill, Buncrana, Eileen and Seán have spent the past 34 years in […]
Business CCTV cameras damaged by male – gardaí
Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage that occurred at a business premises located on St. Mary’s Road, Buncrana shortly after 3.20am on Sunday, October 5. A male approached the premises and struck one of the CCTV cameras with his hand, causing it to break. A garda spokesperson said: “We appeal to anyone who […]
‘Being a frontline worker is a vocation’
Killea man who previously worked as a nurse steps into new role as a garda
105 patients currently waiting in LUH’s emergency department
The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) is extremely busy with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. There are currently 105 patients in the Emergency Department with five ambulances in queue with additional calls in the community. The hospital is advising that patients […]