TWO women were injured after they were assaulted in Letterkenny on Sunday night. Gardaí in Letterkenny are seeking witnesses in connection with a couple of alleged assault incidents that occurred on the Gortlee Road at approximately 10.25pm on August 16. The women sustained non-life threatening injuries as a result of the incidents. Advertisement Gardaí say they are following […]
Fatal road collision in Donegal
GARDAÍ are investigating a fatal road collision in the county this evening, they have revealed. Tragically, a man has lost his life. Road diversions are in place between Termon and Creeslough, following a two-vehicle collision involved a car and a motorcycle. Advertisement A Garda spokesperson revealed to the Donegal News that gardai are at the scene […]
Hospice calls for meaningful conversations about death
THE Irish Hospice Foundation wants people in the final stages of life to document their dying days to “reduce stigma”. The foundation said that more than 1,000 people died in Donegal last year. A spokesperson said: “We are looking for participants to take part in a research project that will examine and communicate end-of-life experiences. […]
Bishop’s office confirms cash still accepted at Mass
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THE Diocesan office of Bishop Niall Coll has confirmed that Mass collections will continue to accept cash donations. The confirmation follows the move by another Catholic church in Donegal to install card machines for payments by credit and debit cards. Several churches across the county already use card readers – and now one more in […]
Six people taken to hospital after three-car collision in Carrigans
SIX people have been taken to hospital following a three-car collision in Carrigans. The collision occurred at Coxtown Crossroads at around 11.30am today. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene and six people were brought by ambulance for assessment at Letterkenny University Hospital. Advertisement Gardaí have confirmed that a road closure is in place at […]
Uisce Éireann crews repairing major water burst in Buncrana
UISCE Éireann crews are continuing work this afternoon to repair a major burst in Buncrana. The burst, which occurred this morning, was difficult to locate on the trunk main, according to Uisce Éireann. They say crews expect that repair works will be completed later this evening. Advertisement Customers in Buncrana, Burnfoot, Bridgend, Manorcunningham, Carrigans, Newtowncunningham […]
Man found dead in Carrickfinn yesterday
Gardaí have released the following statement “Emergency services responded to the discovery of the body of a male (aged in his 50s) at a location in Carrickfinn, Kincasslagh, yesterday, Thursday, June 25, 2026 at approximately 2.40pm. “The coroner has been notified. “A post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course, the results of which will […]
Residential fire in Killybegs
An Garda Síochána Donegal have issued a statement that the road is temporarily closed at Killybegs Common National School and from Parkhead Estate to Corporation, Killybegs due to an ongoing residential fire. They have requested members of the public to avoid the area until the fire is brought under control.
Thunder rolls across Donegal
By Jonathan Magee The sound of distant thunder began rolling across the Finn Valley and other parts of County Donegal from around 9pm tonight, Thursday, June 25, as the dramatic end to this week’s record-breaking heatwave finally arrived in the northwest. The rumbles followed a day of intense heat across the county, with temperatures climbing […]