Man sent forward for trial following incident of dangerous driving


A Galway man has been sent forward for trial to Letterkenny Circuit Court facing a charge of dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm. Eoin Mulvihill was served with the Book of Evidence at Monday’s sitting of Letterkenny District Court. The charge involves an alleged incident at Rossgarrow, Milford, on September 26, 2024. Advertisement Garda Sergeant […]


Donegal landmarks feature in hit new Netflix series


VIEWERS have been excited to see Donegal strongly feature in the new comedy thriller, How To Get To Heaven From Belfast. The series by Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee launched worldwide on Netflix last week and is currently sitting at one of the most watched shows on the streaming platform. It features familiar locations across the […]


Donegal County Council allocated €69.3 million for national and local roads


DONEGAL County Council has been allocated €69.3 million for national and regional and roads in 2026. A total of €46.2 million has been set aside for the county’s regional roads, with €23.1 million earmarked for its national roads. Welcoming the announcement made by the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, […]


Cancer campaigners secure meeting with transport minister


DONEGAL cancer care campaigners fighting to restore the Public Service Obligation (PSO) flights between Donegal and Dublin have secured a meeting with the minister for transport. The delegation from Donegal Cancer Flights and Services will meet with Minister Darragh O’Brien in Leinster House next Tuesday afternoon. The vital service from Donegal Airport in Carrickfinn has been […]


Quantity of tools stolen from business shed


A QUANTITY of tools including a Stihl consaw and catalytic converters were stolen from a business shed. Gardaí are appealing for information in connection to the burglary at the premises at Umricam, Buncrana, which occurred between 6.30pm on Friday, February 13 and 8am on Saturday the following day. A shed at the business was entered and a large […]


Rathmullan man reaches 100 days smoke-free with HSE support


RATHMULLAN man Mo Kelly is celebrating 100 days smoke-free this week and says he is now €160 a week better off after quitting his 20-a-day habit with support from the HSE Stop Smoking Service. Mo, who works as a Special Needs Assistant (SNA), successfully quit smoking with the support of Fiona Boyle, a specialist with […]


Patsy McGonagle to be special guest at Historical Society event 


The next meeting of the Ballybofey, Stranorlar & District Historical Society will take place in the Henderson Hall (F93 XV29) Stranorlar on Monday, February 23 at 8pm. This month’s special guest is Ballybofey native, Patsy McGonagle. Patsy will offer an insight into the people who helped shape his life, his early days in athletics and […]