Donegal delight: Bus driver wins iRadio’s cash machine


A Donegal man has banked €100,000 from iRadio’s Cash Machine. Patrick Bradley got the surprise of his life when he was called earlier by radio presenter Barry Dunne. Patrick, who works for Dublin Bus,  was in Hollywood outside Blessington when he took the call from DJ Dunne, but he was quick to tell the presenter […]


Funding boost for Donegal forest owners


IT has been confirmed that forest owners across Donegal will be issued €280,471.11 of annual income tax-free forestry premium payments for 2026.  Deputy Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher has welcomed today’s announcement by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD. The latest national payment run has delivered €280,471.11 to forest owners across […]


Man appears in court charged with murder of Donegal publican


A MAN has appeared before a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court before Judge Ciaran Liddy this evening charged with the murder of a Donegal publican. Michael Maloney (32) of Loughros Point, Ardara, is charged with murdering Stephen McCahill at Beagh, Ardara, on Monday, January 5. The charge is Contrary to Common Law and as provided […]


Headstone damaged over Christmas time


GARDAI are appealing for the assistance of the public after a headstone on a grave was pushed over and damaged over the Christmas period. The incident of criminal damage took place in the graveyard of St Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill, Ballybofey, between 7am on Thursday, December 25 and 6.30pm on Sunday, December 28. A garda spokesperson said: […]


Letterkenny’s Kelley Higgins to appear on Late Late Show News Year’s Eve special


AFTER a spectacular year of round tables and banishments, The Traitors winner Kelley Higgins will appear on TV screens once again.  This time, Kelley will feature as a guest on The Late Late Show’s New Year’s Eve special.  Kelley, from Letterkenny, won viewers’ hearts after completing The Traitors series as a faithful.  Advertisement Along with […]


Fresh appeal for information following Manor collision


GARDAÍ have issued a fresh appeal for information following a collision involving two pedestrians and a vehicle in Manorcunningham. Gardaí attended the scene of the collision on the N14 at Drumcairn on Wednesday, December 17, shortly after 6.30am. The collision involved two pedestrians and a car. The driver was not injured. Advertisement The two pedestrians were […]


Man needed medical treatment following Letterkenny assault


A MAN had to receive medical treatment at Letterkenny University Hospital following an assault in Letterkenny. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the alleged assault on Lower Main Street, which occurred on Sunday, December 7 at 2.35am. The incident was only recently reported to gardaí. Gardaí have said that the man was reported to have assaulted as he […]