Talks underway with HSE Capital and Estates to extend car parks at hospital
Letterkenny to host an unmissable week of trad, folk and world music
Trad Week returns to Letterkenny this weekend, presented by the Regional Cultural Centre (RCC) and An Grianán Theatre. Starting on Saturday, January 24, the festival brings together leading traditional, folk and contemporary artists for concerts, talks, workshops, storytelling and family events. The festival opens with Eithne Ní Ghallchobhair, Steve Cooney and Dermot Byrne at the […]
Community honours Letterkenny teacher, author and historian Niall McGinley
A LARGE crowd gathered at Cathedral Square in Letterkenny on Saturday for the unveiling of a commemorative bench honouring local teacher, author and historian Niall McGinley. The bench, commissioned by the Letterkenny Community Heritage Group and crafted by Tony McCaul of Pearse Road, was unveiled by Don Stevenson on behalf of his friend and colleague, Niall. […]
Tributes paid to former Donegal Addiction Services Manager Moira Mills
LETTERKENNY woman Moira Mills has been remembered for the significant impact she had on many lives, after her sad passing earlier this week. Ms Mills (née Foley), of Heather View, Calhame passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday, January 19. Best known for serving as manager of the HSE West Addiction Services in […]
MEP Nina Carberry urges EU Commission to open full investigation into X
MEP Nina Carberry has called on the European Commission to immediately launch a full investigation into X, following the rollout of Grok AI tools that generate sexualised and nude images, almost one month ago. It comes as Carberry, an MEP for Midland North-West Constituency, met with Ireland’s Online Safety Commissioner, Niamh Hodnett this week to […]
‘My attackers will have to face God himself someday’ – Charles Dooher
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 […]