Man to appear in court over Donegal Town incident


A man will appear in court later today over an incident that took place near Tullyearl in Donegal Town yesterday. Gardaí signalled for a jeep, that appeared to be driving in a dangerous manner, to pull over just after 1.30pm at Drumlonagher in Donegal Town. This vehicle failed to stop and proceeded to drive away […]

Sadness at passing of Máire Rua Gallagher


THERE is much sadness in Donegal this morning at the passing of Máire Rua Gallagher. One of Donegal’s most famous women, Máire Rua became a celebrity in her own right for her adoration of singer Daniel O’Donnell. She spent many years as a bus conductress in Glasgow and was a life long supporter of Glasgow […]

Do we call it the Poisoned Glen or the Poison Glen?


ONE of the most famous landmarks in Donegal is the old church ruins in the ‘Poisoned Glen’, or are they sitting in the middle of the ‘Poison Glen’? Referred to as the ‘Poisoned Glen’ in an official tourism brochure promoting the county, the stunning area at the foot of Errigal in Dunlewey is also called […]

King’s Cross is latest major contract for Donegal man


A DONEGAL company has secured a multi-million pound contract to renew platforms as well as track, signalling and overhead line equipment at London’s King’s Cross Station. Pod-Trak, who specialise in the construction and maintenance of transport infrastructure, was founded by Paul O’Donnell in 2007. It’s a company that saw an opportunity, grasped it and has […]

365 walking challenge for cause close to her heart


BRID Sweeney, a native of Dore who now lives in Loughanure, is currently undertaking a mammoth fitness challenge to raise funds for an ‘Oasis of Peace’ sculpture. Brid is three weeks into her 365 day walking challenge to raise funds for a communal reflection space in Gweedore which will be in remembrance of those who […]

Live stream to be highlight of Letterkenny Trad Week


Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh has visited all four corners of the globe over the past thirty-five years with Irish folk music band Altan. At times, holidays back in West Donegal were less frequent than she would have liked due to a busy touring calendar. However, since the outbreak of the pandemic last March Mairéad has spent […]

LUH staff off due to Covid-19 tops 180 for first time


THE number of staff at Letterkenny University Hospital who are now off work or self-isolating as a result of a Covid-19 infection outbreak had risen to 182 yesterday, up from record highs of 170 last week. Those affected include staff who tested positive for Covid-19 through workplace and community transmission, symptomatic staff, staff who are […]

Letterkenny man catches top job with Donegal ETB


LETTERKENNY man Andy McGovern has been appointed by Donegal ETB as its new Director of Organisation Support and Development (OSD). Mr McGovern replaced Mr Jim McGlynn who retired at the end of December. He has been working at Letterkenny Institute of Technology as Finance Manager for twenty-two years. A former student of St Eunan’s College […]

Body of German shepherd dog found dumped in drain


THE body of a German Shephard dog has been found wrapped in a shower curtain and dumped in a drain in Donegal. The ISPCA recently received a call from a member of the public about a deceased German shepherd dog near Ballinahone, Burnfoot, earlier this week. Senior Inspector Kevin McGinley responded and was confronted by […]