YESTERDAY marked one year since Lifford man Charles Dooher was left clinging to life after a brutal attack in his home. Mr Dooher (27) sustained catastrophic injuries after he was attacked by five heavily armed and masked men on January 20, 2025. Speaking out for the first time yesterday, one year on from his brutal […]
Information sought after car keyed in Stranorlar
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a car was keyed in Stranorlar over the weekend. The incident of criminal damage occurred in the parking area at Collin’s Hall, between 12pm on Saturday, January 17 and 9.30am on Monday, January 19. A garda spokesperson said: “The driver’s side of the car and the bonnet were keyed […]
In Pics: Finn Valley College cast leaves audience All Shook Up
Wow! What an opening night’s performance. The cast, crew and teachers of Finn Valley College put on a quite brilliant performance as All Shook Up went down a storm on opening night at the Balor Arts Centre in Ballybofey. The sell out crowd were treated to a wonderful evening’s entertainment as Finn Valley College presented […]
Cross-border chats and swims in the Rosses
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THE cold weather does not deter the all-year sea swimmers, and it certainly didn’t deter the 70 plus swimmers from Donegal and Northern Ireland who took to the water at the Boatstrand, Carrickfinn on Sunday morning as part of the PEACEPLUS cross-border initiative. The open water swimming was the final part of Sunday’s event that […]
Nine motorists arrested in one week for driving under the influence
OVER the past week, nine motorists across the county were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. In total, seven motorists were arrested for drug driving; while two were arrested for drink driving. Gardaí have reminded motorists to never get behind the wheel of any vehicle while under the influence. Advertisement “We urge all drivers never to […]
Over 1,500 families in Donegal receive Newborn Baby Grants
A total of 1,529 families in Donegal received the Newborn Baby Grant to support the arrival of 1,551 babies born in the county during 2025. Introduced as part of Budget 2025, the Newborn Baby Grant is a once off payment of €280 designed to help families meet the material needs of a newborn baby or […]
Ramelton Art Group Exhibition opens at the Regional Cultural Centre
THE Ramelton Art Group launched their new exhibition, ‘Precious Moments, Places & People: Reminiscence, Nostalgia & Wonder’, at the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny last week. Founded in 2019 by Mary Lynch, the Ramelton Art Group meets weekly in Ramelton Town Hall, bringing together creativity, community, and connection. This exhibition showcases a vibrant selection of […]
HSE welcomes progress on new 110 bed Letterkenny healthcare facility
THE new 110 bed Letterkenny Community Healthcare Facility, currently under construction on Kilmacrennan Road, is on track for completion in 2026. The new facility will provide a significant boost in capacity for the care of older people across Letterkenny and the wider county of Donegal. The new 110 bed unit is a major enhancement of […]
Darcy wants to bring Glór Tíre title back to Donegal
WHEN it comes to Glór Tíre, TG4’s long-running, hit Country Music show, Donegal contestants have always performed strongly, and the hopes of the county in 2026 are with Darcy Walsh. 22-year-old Darcy, from Dungloe, will appear on Glór Tíre on Tuesday January 27 at 9.30pm in the first episode of the new season. She is […]
Investigation launched after woman and child struck by van in Milford
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after a woman and a child were struck by a van in Milford. The collision occurred on the Main Street on Tuesday, January 13 at approximately midday. A garda spokesperson said: “The collision involved a van and two pedestrians. Advertisement “The two pedestrians, a woman and a child, were taken to Letterkenny […]