The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising road users to take extra care when using the roads, as Met Éireann has issued a status yellow rain weather warning for Donegal. The forecaster warned that there will be spells of heavy rain which will increase the risk of flooding due to high river levels and saturated […]
Last night’s €17 million jackpot ticket sold in Ulster
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas for one Irish EuroMillions player who scooped an incredible €17 million jackpot in last night’s draw (December 12). The winning ticket matched five numbers and two Lucky Stars, making this a life-changing festive surprise. The National Lottery has confirmed that the winning ticket was sold in a […]
Highly intoxicated Lifford man had to be arrested
A LIFFORD man who had to be arrested by gardaí after they found him in a highly intoxicated state has been fined. Cathal McMonagle (32), 19 Beechwood Grove, Lifford, appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday. Garda Sergeant Maurice Doyle told the court how on November 21, 2024 at 01.06 at Beechwood Grove, Lifford, McMonagle was found […]
Wheelie bin set alight outside St Johnston house
GARDAÍ are investigating an incident of criminal damage after a wheelie bin was set alight outside a house in St Johnston. The incident occurred in the area of Clashygowan on Tuesday, December 2, at approximately 7.20pm. The fire service attended the scene, and the fire did not spread. A garda spokesperson has appealed for anyone who was […]
Donegal man jailed in Australia extradited on further charges
A DONEGAL man who was extradited from Australia where he served a prison sentence for harassing his former partner was sentenced locally this week for criminal damage offences. Gavin Porter (34), Umrycam, Buncrana, has just served a two-year sentence for stalking and threatening to kill Tash Kramer. Court proceedings in Australia heard how Porter sent the mother-of-three up to 3,000 […]
Paul Bradley’s Facebook hacking nightmare
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Donegal News columnist Paul Bradley is still wondering how his Facebook account was hacked… So I’ve been hacked: after years of wondering how it seemed to happen to so many people, it’s happened to me. On a recent Sunday evening, while I watched a bit of telly (yes, I’m always working…), my Facebook account began […]
Beloved Ramelton musician to be remembered on his second anniversary
THE heartbroken family of talented Ramelton musician Paul Mooney, who lost his life in a collision just days before Christmas in 2023, are preparing to mark the second anniversary of his death. Mr Mooney (30), late of Glen Lower, died in a two-car collision on the N14 Letterkenny to Lifford road at Carrickballydoey on December 18. Paul’s […]
Letterkenny man wins €275,000 in TodayFM Cash Machine
Letterkenny man Przemyslaw Wbnelski received the call of a lifetime this afternoon when he won €275,000 – the largest prize ever given away on Irish radio. Przemyslaw was wrapping up his workday when the call came through from Barry Dunne of TodayFM, delivering the life-changing news. Overjoyed by the win, Przemyslaw revealed that he plans to […]
MET Éireann issue weekend rain warning
A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for Donegal this weekend. The moderate weather warning issued MET Éireann will be in place from 6pm tomorrow, Saturday until midnight on Monday. The forecaster warned of spells of heavy rain. Advertisement They also warned of increased flood risk due to high river levels and saturated […]
Person taken to hospital following four-car collision
Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of a four-car road traffic collision on the R245 at Aughnagaddy, Ramelton, which occurred shortly before 2pm this afternoon. One person has been brought by ambulance to hospital, as a precaution. “No other injuries reported at this time,” a garda spokesperson said.