DONEGAL schools have received bomb threats again today. Some schools in the county are reported to have evacuated as threatening emails were sent to schools across the country. This follows a similar incident last month when many schools received threats while closed during the national public sector strike on October 14. Advertisement Today, gardaí say […]
Nile Rodgers and CHIC to perform at Summer Sessions 2027
SUMMER Sessions have announced that Nile Rodgers and CHIC will perform in Letterkenny on 10 August 2027. Tickets will go on sale this Wednesday at 10am at www.summer-sessions.ie. This hugely anticipated concert will see International hit makers Nile Rodgers & CHIC perform all their big hits including ‘Le Freak’, ‘Good Times’, ‘Everybody Dance’, ‘I Want […]
Michael Murphy retires from inter-county football
The 2012 All-Ireland winning Donegal captain, Michael Murphy, has retired from intercounty football. The Donegal County Board made the announcement today. Murphy informed management of his intentions in recent weeks once the club championship had concluded. Advertisement Murphy has been Donegal’s talisman for a generation and captained the county for most of his career having […]
Glenswilly’s Jersey and Jive was a phenomenal night
Glenswilly grooved from the pitch to the dance floor on a night of craic agus ceol THREE-time Donegal club champions Glenswilly held a spectacularly successful Jersey and Jive Night fundraiser. The club, which proudly won in 2011, 2013, and 2016, held its fundraiser at the Silver Tassie Hotel on October 23. A sum over €80,000 had […]
Paddy Power job losses announced
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A DECISION about job losses at a Paddy Power betting shop in Letterkenny is yet to be made, according to the bookmaker. Its parent company today (Tuesday) announced that some 1,400 roles in Ireland and the UK are to be cut. But a spokesperson indicated to the Donegal News that they have not decided which […]
Former Donegal priest pleads guilty to 109 sex offences
A former priest in Co Donegal has pleaded guilty to 109 child sex offences. Edward Gallagher (59), of Orchard Park in Lifford, appeared at Derry Crown Court today. He was charged with 43 counts of attempted sexual communication with a child under 16, 43 charges of indecent images of children, 13 counts of possession of […]
Photo gallery: Oakfest crowds celebrate end of summer
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By Sean Murphy HUNDREDS of revellers enjoyed fine weather over the weekend as the Oakfest music festival bookended the fading feel of summer. Headline act The Boomtown Rats and frontman Bob Geldof proved the star attraction on Saturday after Donegal band Lazember were first on stage. The fun and fantastic atmosphere continued yesterday with a […]
Body of woman in her 60s recovered from water at Fanad
THE body of a woman aged in her 60s was recovered from the water at Fanad last night. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a report of an incident in which a woman fell into the water at Pollet, Fanad. A multi-agency response was launched involving the Coastguard and RNLI. Advertisement The woman’s body […]
First year students begin their journey at Mulroy College
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MANY excited students walked through the doors of Mulroy College this week. It was a week of preparation, anticipation and nerves for the pupils as they settled into their new school. The special milestone was captured by photographer Clive Wasson. The pupils were captured along with their principal Fiona Temple and other staff members.
Update: Two males brought to hospital with ‘serious injuries’ after Burt collision
TWO males have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a road traffic collision in Burt. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a two vehicle road traffic collision on the N13 between Bridgend and Manorcunningham this evening, Tuesday. The driver of one vehicle, a male aged in his 20s, was brought to Letterkenny University […]