UPDATE: Emergency services respond to fire in Letterkenny


Gardaí and fire crews this evening attended the scene of a fire in Letterkenny. The blaze broke out in the Leck area of the town late this afternoon. It’s understood the fire was on land close to houses. Fire brigade personnel attended the incident and the fire was brought under control.  


Exhibition celebrating the beauty of red hair opens in Gaoth Dobhair


ARTIST Maria Gascol is pictured speaking at the opening of the RUA Exhibition in Ionad Naomh Padraig, Dore, Gaoth Dobair last night. The exhibition is a celebration of the uniqueness and beauty of red hair. The quirky initiative was the brainchild of Gortahork-based visual artist Maria who works from Gaoth Dobhair. Advertisement A native of […]


Kieran O’Donnell honoured by his beloved Drumoghill FC


LAST week was a memorable one for Kieran O’Donnell as his beloved Drumoghill Football Club renamed their grounds in his honour. Once a blow-in, the Ardara native moved to the area almost 60 years ago following a land exchange arranged by the Land Commission. Coming from a farming background in a primarily Irish-speaking area, the […]


Woman who stole from piggy bank avoids jail


A WOMAN who stole more than €3,000 from her young niece and nephew by raiding both their bank accounts and a piggy bank has avoided being jailed. Nicola McFadden (29) Ballintemple, Falcarragh, previously pleaded guilty to all charges when she appeared before Judge Ciaran Liddy. The court previously heard McFadden stole various amounts of cash at […]


Accused denies manslaughter of Donegal man 


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 […]