By Seán McCarroll TWO local schools met President Catherine Connolly on Friday, February 6, 2026, during her recent visit to Derry. The meeting was a part of the ‘PeacePlus Programme’ which is designed to encourage cross-border relations and support peace in both the North and the surrounding counties. Advertisement Two local schools from Raphoe took part […]
Car bonnet keyed in Donegal Town
Gardaí are appealing for information after a car was keyed in Donegal Town. The incident of criminal damage occurred on Saturday, February 7 between 7.15pm and 10.30pm at The Diamond in Donegal Town. A parked car in that area was damaged between those times. The bonnet was keyed and substantial damage was caused. Advertisement A […]
Donegal is Ireland’s most active motor market
DONEGAL has emerged as one of Ireland’s most active car markets, dramatically outpacing other parts of the country on car buying and frequency of change, according to new research from the Carzone 2026 Motoring Report. Almost one in three Donegal motorists (31 per cent) purchased their most recent car brand new, making the county one […]
Gardaí enforce zero tolerance on quads
Themove comes after the latest incident of youths using them on public roads in the Carrigans, St Johnston, Manorcunningham and Newtowncunningham
Man (63) who had to be removed from LUH twice within hours is jailed
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A 63-year-old man who had to be removed from the accident and emergency ward of Letterkenny University Hospital by gardaí twice in a matter of hours has been jailed. James Redden, with an address of Meenacladdy, Meelaragh, appeared in the dock of Letterkenny District Court on Monday. He is charged with numerous public order offences. […]
Deaths in Donegal, this evening, Tuesday, February 10
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Paddy Coll Nora Devlin Advertisement Margaret Lake Joe McGroarty Isabel Greene Billy Ramsey Frank Gallagher, Dermot (Dermie) Toland, Vera Breslin Raymond Love Paddy Coll, Creeslough The death has taken place of Paddy Coll, Massinass, Creeslough, at the Lakehouse Nursing Home, Portnablagh. Sadly missed by loving wife Mary, his […]
Baby joy for Donegal News reporter
DONEGAL News reporter Evelyn Cullen welcomed her baby son, Gabriel Seán, into the world on December 6. Little Gabriel Cullen was born at Letterkenny University Hospital, weighing 6lb 12oz. He was recently baptised at The Church of The Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny. Everyone at the Donegal News wishes Evelyn and Gabriel all the best for this […]
Flights decision must be reversed, says Donegal CEO of Irish Cancer Society
THE Irish Cancer Society has strongly criticised the Government’s decision to proceed with a new Donegal–Dublin Public Service Obligation (PSO) air service, which will leave cancer patients in the Northwest region cut adrift. Edel Shovlin, Acting CEO of the Irish Cancer Society and Donegal native, said the hidden cost of cancer for patients and their families can have a crippling effect. “For patients […]
New flights contract is “a slap in the face to Donegal people” – Pearse Doherty TD
The Chairman, Board of Directors and Management of Donegal Airport have been notified this afternoon of the intention of the Department of Transport to execute a new contract for the Donegal-Dublin PSO route with Emerald Airlines. In a statement, Garry Martin, chairman, Donegal Airport said: “This contract is being executed today, despite our written request […]
€4,500 worth of cocaine seized in Doochary
GARDAI seized approximately €4,500 worth of cocaine following a search of a premises in Donegal. The seizure was made on Thursday, February 5 in Doochary. A man in his 50s was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. He was later charged and released on bail, with a court appearance […]