Kindhearted Kerrykeel couple, Michael and Mary Whoriskey will switch on their annual Christmas lights display for charity at their home on Saturday. Carol singing will take place at the couple’s Gortcally home at 7pm, before the main man, Santa switches on the fantastic lights display at 7.30pm. Last year, the couple celebrated their 19th year […]
Separate incidents of criminal damage being probed
GARDAÍ are investigating two separate incidents of criminal damage after two houses had windows smashed. A bedroom window and a window beside the front door of a house in Straboe, Buncrana, was smashed sometime between Wednesday, November 19 at 10am and 4pm the following day. Gardaí say no entry was gained to house, but they have […]
Farmer had a number of sheep attacked by dogs
GARDAÍ are urging dog owners to keep their pets under effectual control following a sheep attack. Carndonagh gardaí recently attended the home of a farmer who had a couple of sheep attacked by a dog/dogs. In light of this incident, gardaí are reminding all dog owners that their pet must be kept under control at all […]
Appeal after sentimental ring lost
GARDAÍ have issued an appeal after a sentimental ring was lost in Letterkenny. The platinum ring with three diamonds was lost in the area of the Fort Lynn Retail Park on Wednesday, November 19. A garda spokesperson said: “The ring is of great sentimental value to the owner and we urge anyone who may have […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday evening, November 24
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Margaret (Gusty) Alcorn, Dunfanaghy Thomas (Tom) Barry, Bundoran Ellen McCrory, Killygordon Advertisement Hugo Doherty, Letterkenny Phyllis Shiels, Letterkenny Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh, Moville Jimmy Herron, Glenties Desmond Henry, Dunkineely John Doherty, Letterbarrow Margaret (Gusty) Alcorn, Dunfanaghy The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Margaret […]
James Anthony McGinley named Business Person of the Year by the Donegal Dublin Business Network
The Donegal Dublin Business Network (DDBN) has announced James Anthony McGinley as the recipient of the Business Person of the Year Award for 2025. The Award recognises and celebrates the significant contribution the Donegal native has made to the business community in Ireland. For almost 40 years James Anthony has been the driving force behind John […]
Number of roads to be grittted tomorrow morning
A number of main roads across Donegal are to be gritted from 6am tomorrow morning. The majority of main roads in the east and south of the county will be gritted as temperatures drop to lows of -1 overnight. Tonight will be cold in the northwest with lowest temperatures of -1 to 4. It will […]
9,949 learner drivers on the roads in Donegal is a crisis – Hyland
394,128 learner drivers on Ireland’s roads in total. Over 12,000 more learner driver permits in just sixmonths
Age is no barrier to active retirees in Donegal
More than 250 older people competed this week in the 13th annual Active Retirement Ireland National Bowls Competition, which took place at the Gleneagle INEC Arena in Killarney, Co Kerry. Active Retirement Ireland has 516 local Active Retirement Associations in communities across Ireland, including in Donegal, bringing together older people who organise social events and […]
New whale species for Ireland washes up in Donegal
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has today confirmed that a species of whale, never before recorded in Ireland, washed up in Donegal last weekend. The body of a female Narwhal was retrieved by the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, working with regional staff in the National Parks and Wildlife Service. The Narwhal is […]