A man has died in a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Muff, gardaí have confirmed. The collision, involving a car, occurred at around 9:45pm on the R238 at Ardmore. The driver and only occupant of the car, a man in his 20s, was brought by ambulance to Altnagelven Hospital, Derry. He has since been pronounced deceased. Advertisement […]
Two fatalities confirmed in collision on N15 in Donegal
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Two men have died in a two-vehicle road traffic collision between Donegal Town and Barnesmore today, gardaí have confirmed. The collision occurred on the N15 in Birchhill shortly after 2pm. Two occupants in one vehicle, a man aged in his 20s and a man aged in his 30s, were pronounced deceased at the scene. Advertisement […]
Road closed after serious collision near Donegal Town
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A road closure is in place after what gardaí describe as a “serious road traffic collision” at Clar between Donegal Town and Barnesmore. The N15 road will remain closed for a period of time. Gardaí are currently at the scene and local diversions are in place. Advertisement “Diversions are in place at Drumlonagher roundabout (traffic […]
Killybegs hero Coleman brings curtain down on Everton career
DONEGAL footballer Seamus Coleman has announced he will leave Everton at the end of the season after more than 17 years at the club, bringing to a close one of the most remarkable careers in Premier League history. The Killybegs native, signed from Sligo Rovers in January 2009 for a bargain £60,000 by manager David […]
Man jailed for five years for fatal hit and run in Donegal
A DONEGAL man was sent to jail for five years today for dangerous driving causing the death of a Lifford woman in a hit and run incident almost five years ago. Donegal man, Sean Connaughton (54) faced a number of charges arising out of the death of Laura Connolly (35) in Lifford on July 11, […]
Bighearted Donegal people raise over €80,000 for Lewis Kelly family
A FUNDRAISER for the family young GAA star Lewis Kelly was today nearing €85,000. Donegal people left heartbroken by the sudden death of young GAA star Lewis launched the fundraiser with a target of €35,000. Some €28,000 had been raised yesterday (Thursday) but that figure soared overnight to €82,973. Advertisement Malin GAA club player Lewis […]
Fundraiser after young GAA star’s death raises €28,000
HEARTBROKEN Donegal people have raised €28,000 for the devastated family of young GAA star Lewis Kelly who died tragically. Malin club player Lewis was only 18 year old when he died on Bank Holiday Monday, days after falling ill. Broken-hearted friends launched a fundraiser to generate €35,000 for his parents Hugh and Michelle – and […]
The R230 road between Gleann Cholm Cille and MÍn an Aoire is blocked due to landslide
The R230 road between Gleann Cholm Cille and MÍn an Aoire is blocked at Braade due to a landslide. Motorists are advised to divert through An Charraig. A spokesperson for Donegal Councy Council said: “The Council will endeavor to reopen the road as soon as possible.”
Woman taken to hospital after being hit by lorry in Letterkenny
A woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after she was struck by a lorry in Letterkenny this afternoon. A garda spokesperson told the Donegal News: “Shortly after 3pm, on Friday 3rd April 2026, gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving a pedestrian and lorry at Station Roundabout, Port Road, […]
Footpath frustrations raised at council
A TWIN Towns councillor has expressed his frustration with the time it is taking to get two short stretches of footpaths built in Ballybofey and Killygordon. According to Cllr Patrick McGowan a section of footpath was built in Sessiaghoneill some 15 years ago, but it needs to be linked in with other pavements in the area, […]