Foul play not suspected in man’s death


FOUL play is not suspected in the death of a man whose body was found in Letterkenny this morning. The male, who was in his 60s, was discovered in a house in Sylvan Park. A Garda spokesperson said officers are continuing to investigate all the circumstances surrounding the death however the Donegal News understands that […]

Charge was so excessive he nearly blew a fuse himself


A DONEGAL pensioner got more than he bargained for when he recently purchased an electrical fuse online. The 12 volt fuse, which initially cost £2.91, ended up costing him more than four times that amount when postage, VAT and handling fees were taken into account. “Something which started out very cheap turned out to be […]

Investigation continuing into discovery of man’s body


GARDAÍ are continuing their investigations this afternoon following the discovery of a man’s body at a house in Letterkenny. The male was discovered in a property at Sylvan Park just after 2am this morning. The state pathologist’s office has been informed and the coroner contacted. “Gardaí are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death […]

Bundoran RNLI assist in medical evacuation


TRAINED volunteers from the Bundoran RNLI have been called upon to assist with a medical evacuation after a person fell at Tullan Strand. The incident happened shortly before 1am yesterday and the casualty was taken to Sligo University Hospital. A spokesperson for Bundoran RNLI said, “Shortly before 1am a request was received from the National […]

Colm McBride remembered with new book


THE life of one of Donegal’s best known soccer personalities Colm McBride is celebrated in a book which has been compiled by former players. Colm MacGiolla Bhríde – Bailiúchán Cuimhní ar Shaol Peile – is a collection of memories of the former Gweedore Celtic manager who passed away peacefully in Lake House Nursing Home, Portnablagh, […]

Donegal based tech company announce 20 new jobs


DONEGAL based Digital Learning and HR Solutions company Nvolve Group has announced plans to double its workforce to support its global expansion plans, creating an additional 20 new jobs. The company will be hiring for Marketing, Sales and Support positions across all levels with many of the new roles being based in the company’s Letterkenny […]

Power outage impacting hundreds of homes in Letterkenny


HUNDREDS of homes are without power due to an outage this morning in Letterkenny. According to ESB over 600 homes are impacted by the electrical fault. They say they have staff working to rectify the problem and that the estimated time of restoration is 12.45pm. Advertisement “We apologise for the loss of supply. We are […]

Young theatre company creates thought provoking play


FILMING of a new play by two Donegal playwrights has concluded in An Grianán Theatre with the finished product set to be released later this year. The production is the result of months of hard work by The Actual Theatre Company, a Derry/Donegal collective of the north west’s finest young emerging creative practitioners, theatre-makers and […]