Miscarriage – I found so much comfort knowing I was not alone


May is the month when I reflect most on my journey to motherhood. It is the month when my first pregnancy ended in miscarriage at 18 weeks back in 2012. Thankfully as the years have passed, the heartache has eased significantly. I have since been blessed with three children and my heart is full. But […]

Man arrested in connection with Creeslough explosion


A man aged in his 60s has been arrested in connection with the Creeslough explosion. Ten people died in the explosion at a service station on October 7, 2022. Many others were injured. The man was arrested this monring for alleged offences contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act as part of ongoing investigations […]

Traffic delays expected on Saturday as Donegal take on Tyrone


MOTORISTS are being advised to expect traffic delays on Saturday as Donegal take on Tyrone in the Round 1 of the Senior All-Ireland Championship. The match will take place in  MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey. Throw-in is at 7pm. “Please expect traffic delays both before and after the match. While we endeavour to assist traffic movement as […]

Man assaulted by five males in Downings


GARDAÍ are investigating a report of an alleged assault that occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning after a man was assaulted by a group of four or five males unknown to him. The man has been walking from Downings in the direction of the Coastguard Cottages at Kinnalargy at 3.45am when he was attacked. […]

Family and friends celebrate the memory of Mary Rose Dullaghan


THE beautiful weather throughout Friday added to what was a very special day for the family and many friends of Mary Rose Dullaghan, whose memory was celebrated with a charity golf day at Letterkenny Golf Club. Mary Rose (née Kelly) from Cashelreagh, Newmills, passed away after a brave battle with illness last August. The day of […]

Daniel O’Donnell to take extended break from touring amid health challenges


By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL singer Daniel O’Donnell has revealed that he will be taking an extended break from touring. After much reflection, the decision was driven by recent health challenges the star has faced over the past few years. Advertisement “This decision was not made lightly,” a spokesperson began. “It is driven by the health […]

Wide-ranging speed limit changes just around the corner


by Chris Ashmore THE most wide-ranging and radical changes to speed limits in many towns and villages in Donegal are just around the corner. Donegal County Council is planning to slash the speed limit in what are known as “urban core centres” to just 30 km/h. Most of these areas are currently 50 km/h. Advertisement According […]

Fishermen fear deterioration could lead to pier’s closure


By Róise Collins FISHERMEN from Portnablagh are calling for urgent improvements to the local pier, amid growing concerns that continued deterioration could eventually lead to its closure. Led by Ivan McElhinney, the fishermen voiced their concerns during a presentation to local councillors at Monday’s meeting of Glenties Municipal District. They highlighted the need for minor […]

Letterkenny Tourist Centre to reopen


by Louise Doyle LETTERKENNY Tourist Information Centre is to reopen to the public within weeks. The centre, on the Neil T Blaney Road, has operated on a seasonal basis since January 2022. It will open its doors for a four-month period from June 1 to September 2025. Advertisement In a statement, a spokesperson for Fáilte […]