By Dionne Meehan THE BROTHER of a man who tragically lost his life in a road collision at Lough Salt in 2004 is calling for the road to be made safe once and for all. Prompted to speak out following two recent collisions in the area, Con Duffy said he doesn’t want to see another […]
Is your surname McGeady? Then this party is for you
By Evelyn Cullen MCGEADYS from every corner of the globe will converge in Donegal on August 30 and 31 for an historic family reunion. The highly anticipated McGeady Clan Gathering will take place at iconic venues in Dunlewey including McGeady’s Bar and the Dunlewey Lakeside Centre and will host a range of activities celebrating the […]
BREAKING: Five men charged following Letterkenny brawl
The Donegal News understands a morning mass in Letterkenny was interrupted by a large disturbance earlier.
Man to appear before court following Donegal collision
A man in his 20s arrested in connection with a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Inishowen has been charged in relation to the incident.
Donegal Weather: Warm and dry weekend ahead for the county
By Tara McCormack People in Donegal can look forward to a warm and relatively sunny weekend, as the weather promises to be mostly dry with a mix of sun and clouds. Saturday will kick off with some sunny spells in the morning, as temperatures rise to between 15 and 16 degrees. Advertisement By early afternoon, […]
Donegal shines bright in 2024 Blas na hÉireann finalists lineup
By Tara McCormack Donegal’s thriving food scene has once again captured national attention, with eight of the county’s producers making the coveted Blas na hÉireann 2024 finalists list. This achievement highlights the exceptional quality and diversity of Donegal’s food and drink offerings, solidifying the county’s reputation as a powerhouse in the Irish culinary world. Advertisement […]
Donegal welcomes back Olympic relay star Kelly McGrory today
By Tara McCormack Irish Olympic relay star Kelly McGrory is set to receive a warm homecoming in Donegal today. The Tir Chonaill athlete delivered an outstanding performance in the 4×400 meters relay at the Paris Olympics, where Ireland narrowly missed out on a medal, finishing just shy of bronze. Advertisement Kelly played a pivotal role […]
Dunnes Stores issue urgent recall for baby sleepsuits over safety concerns
By Tara McCormack Dunnes Stores has issued a recall for three children’s clothing items designed for newborns that were sold in Ireland due to a “safety issue.” In an advertisement published in today’s Irish Independent newspaper, the retailer announced: “It has come to our attention that a safety issue has been identified with the use […]
Planned power outage in South West Donegal affects local homes and businesses
By Tara McCormack Residents and businesses in the southwest of Donegal, particularly in the Killybegs area, are being advised of a planned power outage due to scheduled improvement and maintenance works by ESB Networks. According to the latest updates from ESB Networks power checks, the outage was reported at 23:49 on August 15, 2024. Advertisement […]
Three hospitalised after late-night crash in Inishowen
By Tara McCormack Three individuals were hospitalised after a single-vehicle collision in County Donegal. The incident took place in Burnfoot, Inishowen, around 9:55 PM on Thursday night. Advertisement The road connecting Burnfoot to Birdstown/Muff was temporarily closed but has since reopened. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. Anyone with information is urged to contact Buncrana Garda […]