394,128 learner drivers on Ireland’s roads in total. Over 12,000 more learner driver permits in just sixmonths
Deaths in Donegal, Monday evening, November 24
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Margaret (Gusty) Alcorn, Dunfanaghy Thomas (Tom) Barry, Bundoran Ellen McCrory, Killygordon Advertisement Hugo Doherty, Letterkenny Phyllis Shiels, Letterkenny Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh, Moville Jimmy Herron, Glenties Desmond Henry, Dunkineely John Doherty, Letterbarrow Margaret (Gusty) Alcorn, Dunfanaghy The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Margaret […]
James Anthony McGinley named Business Person of the Year by the Donegal Dublin Business Network
The Donegal Dublin Business Network (DDBN) has announced James Anthony McGinley as the recipient of the Business Person of the Year Award for 2025. The Award recognises and celebrates the significant contribution the Donegal native has made to the business community in Ireland. For almost 40 years James Anthony has been the driving force behind John […]
Number of roads to be grittted tomorrow morning
A number of main roads across Donegal are to be gritted from 6am tomorrow morning. The majority of main roads in the east and south of the county will be gritted as temperatures drop to lows of -1 overnight. Tonight will be cold in the northwest with lowest temperatures of -1 to 4. It will […]
Councillors renew calls for public inquiry into Creeslough explosion
MEMBERS of Donegal County Council have again passed a motion calling for the establishment of an Independent Statutory Judicial Public Inquiry into the Creeslough explosion. The motion, which received unanimous support, was tabled at today’s Plenary Meeting of the council by Cllr Frank McBrearty and seconded by Cllr Tomás Seán Devine. Ten people died in […]
Shock as one of Letterkenny’s oldest businesses announces its closure
By Diarmaid Doherty TRIBUTES and messages of good-will have been pouring in from customers following the news that McFadden’s Gift and Home on Letterkenny’s Main Street is to close. One of the oldest independent businesses in the town – having first opened some 52 years ago – the much-loved shop will close for good this […]
Ballyshannon man appointed to manage deer populations in Donegal
Ballyshannon man Declan Gillen has been appointed as the deer management unit (DMU) co-ordinator for Donegal. Gillen will be in charge of co-ordinating the deer management strategy in the county, liaising with local hunters, farmers/landowners, and other stakeholders in relation to deer sightings and hunting. He has previously served in the Irish Defence Forces and the Australian […]
Memorial Quiz raises €750
THE annual Kieran McGrath Memorial Quiz raised €750 for two very worthy charities. The event was held recently in the Station House Hotel, Letterkenny. The quiz celebrates the memory of the popular Letterkenny man who died in March 2023. Advertisement Among Kieran’s many interests was attending quiz nights and for many years he took part […]
Council’s €224m budget plans on hold
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By Chris Ashmore DONEGAL County Council’s plans to spend a record €224 million under its Draft Revenue Budget in 2026 are on hold – until councillors agree to give the green light. Members met on Friday to approve the local authority’s day-to-day expenditure next year which is set to rise by more than €25.1 million […]
9,949 learner drivers on the roads in Donegal is a crisis – Hyland
394,128 learner drivers on Ireland’s roads in total. Over 12,000 more learner driver permits in just sixmonths