GARDAÍ are investigating two separate incidents of criminal damage after two houses had windows smashed. A bedroom window and a window beside the front door of a house in Straboe, Buncrana, was smashed sometime between Wednesday, November 19 at 10am and 4pm the following day. Gardaí say no entry was gained to house, but they have […]
Farmer had a number of sheep attacked by dogs
GARDAÍ are urging dog owners to keep their pets under effectual control following a sheep attack. Carndonagh gardaí recently attended the home of a farmer who had a couple of sheep attacked by a dog/dogs. In light of this incident, gardaí are reminding all dog owners that their pet must be kept under control at all […]
Appeal after sentimental ring lost
GARDAÍ have issued an appeal after a sentimental ring was lost in Letterkenny. The platinum ring with three diamonds was lost in the area of the Fort Lynn Retail Park on Wednesday, November 19. A garda spokesperson said: “The ring is of great sentimental value to the owner and we urge anyone who may have […]
Government slammed over Assessment of Need delays for children in Donegal
DONEGAL TDs have slammed the government for its “shameful failure” to address the deepening crisis in Assessments of Need (AON) for children. Sinn Féin Deputies Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty were responding to figures obtained by the political party which reveal that a staggering 346 children in Donegal are overdue an AON. Of the […]
Donegal ATU’s Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery launched
A NEW Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery programme was launched at ATU’s Letterkenny Campus yesterday. The launch was officiated by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD. The new veterinary college, which will be located at the Donegal ATU’s site at Knocknamona in Letterkenny, will significantly strengthen […]
Letterkenny Tidy Towns to host 39th Cleaner Community Campaign Awards
THE Letterkenny Tidy Towns Committee invites the public to attend the 39th Cleaner Community Campaign Awards, taking place in the Mount Errigal Hotel on Monday, December 1 at 7pm. The evening will provide an opportunity to learn how Letterkenny performed in this year’s National Tidy Towns Competition, as well as to hear about plans and […]
Weather: Dry, cold and bright start to the day
THERE will be a dry, cold and bright start to the morning with frost in places. Remaining dry and sunny for most through the day, before turning cloudier later in the afternoon with patches of rain and drizzle developing near Atlantic coats in the evening. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will […]
FRESH TAKE: Have we become a country that’s almost resigned to tragedy?
Premium
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 […]