‘I will make Donegal a key priority’ vows Varadkar


WITH confirmation this afternoon that Enda Kenny is to stand down as leader of Fine Gael, Leo Varadkar has vowed to put Donegal front and centre should he be named the party’s next chief. The Taoiseach made the long-awaited announcement at the weekly meeting of Fine Gael TDs and senators on Wednesday evening, triggering the […]

Local artist to walk 150 miles around Donegal


  A well-known local arts tutor will trek 150 miles across Donegal this month to raise awareness of how walking can improve mental health. Peadar McDaid will walk around Donegal for eight consecutive days starting on May 24th as part of his ‘Mental Health Awareness Walk’. Starting in Donegal Town and finishing in Letterkenny, Peadar […]

American tourist dies in Donegal road crash


GARDAI in Ballyshannon are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash that led to the death of an American tourist. The man, who was in his 70s, was seriously injured in the crash at the Ballintra/Rossnowlagh crossroads on Monday afternoon. He was rushed to Sligo General Hospital but passed away last night. It […]


IRELAND’S Minister for Tourism and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, is one a two day visit to Donegal. The Limerick TD begins his trip shortly with a visit to Finn Valley Sports Centre and the site of the new Finn Harps stadium. From there he moves to the Donegal Sports Partnership on Pearse Road before travelling on […]

Fire chief says gorse blazes could have cost lives


HUMAN hands have been blamed for igniting an overwhelming majority of the wildfires that swept rural parts of Donegal recently. Firefighters experienced their busiest spell in years as blazes broke out in dozens of locations, most significantly in Inishowen. Last Sunday alone, 18 blazes were reported to Fire Service personnel. Those were flanked by 13 […]

Road remains closed following crash


A ROAD remains closed this afternoon following a serious collision in Ballintra. The crash between a lorry and car happened on the Ballyshannon – Donegal Town road earlier today. At least one person is thought to be seriously injured. Advertisement Gardai in Ballyshannon have confirmed the road remains closed and diversions are in place. There […]

Union Flag row erupts in Donegal seaside village


A DONEGAL hotelier has said he will continue to fly the Union Flag for his British guests despite online calls for a boycott of his business. Brendan Rohan unfurled the flag outside the Corcreggan Mill near Dunfanaghy last week following the arrival of visitors from England. The Corcreggan has been in business since 1990 and […]