Video of dying brother ‘will haunt family forever’


THE family of a man who died of a drug overdose at a house party in Donegal have revealed how his final moments were captured in a “very disturbing” video. James Devlin passed away on May 26 2018 after spending the night partying with four friends in Ballybofey. An inquest held last week into Mr […]

Search underway following discovery of human remains


GARDAI and the Coast Guard are currently carrying out searches at Bunbeg beach following the discovery of human remains earlier today. A Garda spokesperson told the Donegal News: “Gardaí and the Coast Guard are currently carrying out searches along the coastline following the discovery of human remains on Bunbeg Beach, Donegal, today 18th February 2020. […]

Donegal man Thomas Clyne wins €38,000 on RTE gameshow


A furniture delivery driver from Donegal has made his dad very proud by scooping him a cool €38,000 on the gameshow Winning Streak. Thomas Clyne from Ballyshannon, collected the loot on Saturday night while playing for his father, Tom Clyne. As well as his parents, Tom and Ena who have been married for 48 years, […]

Damien Dempsey is bustin’ into Donegal this April


DRESSED in his trademark Grandad shirt, jeans and boots, Damo strides to the microphone. With a shake of his shoulders, he closes his eyes and glances skywards as if to summon the celestial drums. And it works as his broad Dublin frame fills with crackling energy. With a smile, a nod and a quick “Y’alroight” […]

McConalogue, McHugh and Pringle take the last seats


In a nail biting end to General Election 2020 in Donegal, here are the following results:   Pat the Cope Gallagher (FF)  -+928, overall vote: 11, 074 Advertisement Charlie McConalogue (FF)  -+1,162, total vote 11, 432 Joe McHugh (FG)   – + 1,184, total votes 12,104 Thomas Pringle (Non Party)  – +1, 490, total votes 12, […]

Breaking: Charlie McConalogue tipped to keep seat


  BREAKING: It is now believed Charlie McConalogue (FF) will take his seat along with Thomas Pringle (Ind) and Joe McHugh (FG). Awaiting Returning Officer, Geraldine O’Connor with official results. Pat the Cope Gallagher has been in public office for more than 40  years. The official result remains to be seen, but speculation is mounting […]