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 […]


Second teenager dies in swimming tragedy, Buncrana

Second teenager dies in swimming tragedy in Buncrana


A second young man has died following a swimming tragedy yesterday off the coast of Buncrana in the Inishowen Peninsula. Three young men aged between 16 and 19 got into difficulty while swimming  near Lisfannon beach, at around 2pm on Saturday afternoon. A major search operation involving both volunteers and members of the emergency services […]


What does our local clergy think of our new Pope?


by Evelyn Cullen History was made yesterday as 69 year old Cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, new bishop of Rome and the leader of 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide. He is the 267th Pope to succeed St. Peter, God’s representative on earth, the first American pontiff and was elected on the second day of […]


Orange fire warning as hot weather takes hold


THE Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a Fire Danger Notice, Condition Orange, for all areas where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses, and other vegetation exist. The notice is in effect until midday on Tuesday, May 6. Donegal County Council wishes to appeal to landowners and members of the […]


Renowned Donegal journalist is recipient of ATU Alumni Award


ATLANTIC Technological University (ATU) was proud to recognise Pat McArt, renowned journalist, author, and former Editor of the Derry Journal, as one of the recipients of its inaugural ATU Alumni Awards. Pat McArt received the Alumni Award in Design, Education and Humanities, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Irish journalism and public life. With a […]


Local Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada student wins major prize


Sean Boyle, a fifth year student from Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada, was announced today as the winner of the Senior Individual Prize at the 2025 AIB Future Sparks School Impact Awards, winning €500. Sean Boyle, the winning student, was recognised for his project, Guide to First Aid: A Community Care Handbook. Sean Boyle’s heartfelt guide aims […]