A 24-YEAR-OLD man accused of the manslaughter of a Donegal man in Co Tyrone last year has pleaded not guilty. Daniel Hanna, previously of Victoria Road in Strabane, was arraigned at Dungannon court today. He is accused of causing Kyle McDermott’s death on October 6, 2024, alongside two assaults on police. The case surrounds an […]
A special night for Letterkenny Rovers as club is honoured with civic reception
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THE contribution of Letterkenny Rovers to the local community over many years was celebrated this evening as the club was honoured with a civic reception by the council. Hosted by the Mayor of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, Cllr. Ciaran Brogan, the event was attended by club members and the management and players from the Letterkenny Rovers […]
Carrigart Tidy Towns call out ‘serial offender’ in appeal for responsible recycling
CARRIGART Tidy Towns has issued an appeal to residents to recycle responsibly after an incident of illegal dumping at the recycling units in the church car park last week. For several years, the group has been urging users of the recycling facilities not to leave items beside the bins. While progress has been made and […]
Seven Donegal businesses named as finalists in Good Food Ireland awards
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SEVEN businesses in Donegal have been named as finalists in the prestigious Good Food Ireland Awards. The Donegal businesses that are up for awards include: Crolly Distillery – Food Tourism Experience of the Year and Drinks Producer of the Year Rathmullan House – Culinary Haven of the Year The Bakery Shack – Bakery & Chocolate […]
Shock as Maple Milford closes its doors after 20 years
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AFTER 20 years at the heart of the community, Maple Milford has today closed its doors for the final time. The owners say the decision to close was not made lightly. They say that for two decades, Maple Milford has been more than a shop, it has been a community hub, a place of connection, […]
Major regional roadshow to grow Ireland’s livestock sector hits Donegal
Ireland’s organic farming community is set to take centre stage this autumn with the launch of a specialist regional organic roadshow. The ‘Growing Prospects for Organic Livestock’ roadshow will take place on Wednesday, October 15 from 6pm to 9pm in the Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town. The meeting aims to inform current and potential organic farmers […]
Eileen and Seán Donaghey Honoured as 2025 Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Award Recipients
The Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards return for 2025 to the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana on Friday, October 17, from 6.30pm. Our final awardees to be profiled ahead of the 2025 ceremony are Eileen and Seán Donaghey. Originally from Rashenny, Ballyliffin and Cockhill, Buncrana, Eileen and Seán have spent the past 34 years in […]
TCS inspires local support for BUMBLEance fundraiser
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TATA Consultancy Services (TCS) based in Letterkenny has raised €1739 to date in a recent fundraising campaign in aid of BUMBLEance, Ireland’s Children’s National Ambulance Service. The fundraising goal is to enhance BUMBLEance’s Vehicle 9, which specifically serves children across Donegal, by funding a selection of new toys to make hospital journeys more comfortable and […]
‘Being a frontline worker is a vocation’
Killea man who previously worked as a nurse steps into new role as a garda
Funeral details confirmed for Letterkenny man, Tommy Connors
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THE funeral will take place on Thursday morning in St. Eunan’s Cathedral of the Letterkenny man who died tragically in a storm-related incident in the town on Friday. Tommy Connors, Neil T Blaney Road, Letterkenny, lost his life in the incident which occurred at a domestic property at around 4.15pm. A very well known and […]