by Mia Regan ALMOST 1,500 people have signed a petition calling for the reopening of the Donegal ISPCA Animal Rehabilitation Centre to reopen. The Ballyare-based centre closed its doors in September after the withdrawal of The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA). The ISPCA took over management of the centre from the Donegal SPCA, […]
Landslide victory for Catherine Connolly in Donegal
Galway woman promises a ‘presidency of diversity’
Letterkenny teacher to be laid to rest today
THE funeral of beloved Letterkenny teacher Seamus Quinn will take place this morning in Derry. Mr Quinn, pictured below, was well-known throughout Donegal for his years spent teaching Spanish in Loreto Secondary School. Requiem Mass will take place at 10am this morning in St Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn followed by private cremation. Advertisement Following the news of his passing, Loreto […]
Missing Letterkenny teacher sadly found deceased
Gardaí have confirmed that a missing Letterkenny teacher has sadly been found deceased. Earlier today, the PSNI launched a public appeal for missing man Seamus Quinn. Seamus (63) worked as a teacher in Letterkenny. Advertisement Seamus’s last location is believed to be on the city side of Derry yesterday morning. A garda spokesperson said: “Following […]
‘Peter was a beloved man, a cherished man to those who knew him and loved him’
Donegal boxing legend Peter O’Donnell laid to rest in Raphoe
Two-car collision in Letterkenny
Gardaí received a report of a two-car road traffic collision at Cullion, Letterkenny, at around 8:50am this morning. A garda spokesperson said: “As this incident is ongoing, no further information is available at this time.”
Fundraising concert with gospel singer James Kilbane
A VERY special evening of Songs of Faith with James Kilbane, one of Ireland’s leading voices in Christian and Country Gospel music, will take place at Drumholm Parish Church, Ballintra, on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 6pm. Doors open 5.30pm. The concert will feature a heartwarming blend of inspirational and uplifting songs in support of […]
Checkpoints to take place this Bank Holiday weekend
High visibility patrols and checkpoints will be in operation across Donegal this October bank Holiday weekend, gardaí have warned. Gardaí are appealing to people to never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. They are also calling on drivers to slow down and for everyone in a vehicle to ensure they wear their seatbelt. […]
Business Watch seminar to take place this evening in Letterkenny
An important Business Watch Seminar takes place this evening in Dillon’s Hotel, Letterkenny at 6pm. The event will be hosted by Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce in partnership with An Garda Síochána Donegal. Hear directly from the Crime Prevention Officer on how businesses can protect themselves in the lead-up to the busy festive season — with […]
EirGrid to host Energy Citizens Roadshow in Donegal
EirGrid, the operator and developer of the national electricity grid, is set to bring its Energy Citizens Roadshow to Donegal next month. Led by EirGrid, this free event will bring together experts from SEAI (Ireland’s national sustainable energy authority) and ESB Networks to provide information about home energy efficiency upgrades, retrofitting grants, community micro-generation schemes […]