By Dionne Meehan A BALLYBOFEY family, urgently seeking respite care for their son with autism, say that parents of children with special needs in Donegal are being neglected and forgotten. The family say they are “exhausted” due to the lack of supports available in the county, and “walk on egg shells” daily in the hopes […]
Haulage director faces charges over fatal lorry crash
A DIRECTOR of a Donegal haulage firm has been charged with offences connected to the death of a lorry driver on the A5 outside Omagh in 2022. On Tuesday, 40-year-old William Gill of Lisfannan, Buncrana, appeared at Omagh Magistrates Court charged with a number of motoring offences. The charges follow an investigation into the death […]
School secretaries and caretakers’ strike action continues
By Róise Collins SCHOOL secretaries and caretakers will today start their sixth day of indefinite strike action. The strike, led by Fórsa trade union members, demands an end to the exclusion of school secretaries and caretakers from the public service pension scheme and related entitlements. Advertisement On Tuesday, more than 100 union members across the […]
More than 600 infants in Donegal diagnosed with RSV
by Louise Doyle MORE than 630 infants in Donegal have been diagnosed with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Figures provided to this newspaper by the HSE show 637 infants were diagnosed with the virus between 2024 in its entirety, to August 28, 2025. Advertisement We also asked how many infants in Donegal were immunised against RSV in 2024 and this year […]
Insufficient data produced for major Letterkenny development – TII
by Louise Doyle A STATE agency has lodged a submission to a proposed large-scale residential development in Letterkenny, citing insufficient data has been produced to show that it will not have a detrimental impact on the national road network in its vicinity. Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has strongly recommended that a Traffic and Transport Assessment (TTA) […]
Business owners call for greater action to tackle drug-related crime
by Louise Doyle BUSINESS owners in Letterkenny are calling for a greater response in tackling drug-related issues locally. The call comes as Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce is to hold a meeting this week with gardaí in the wake of two incidents in the town. Advertisement The daytime episodes were captured on video and shared widely on social media last week. In […]
iCare to receive €200,000 in recurring annual funding
CONFIRMATION that Inishowen Children’s Autism Related Education (iCARE) is to receive €200,000 in recurring annual funding has been welcomed by Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue. Established in September 2000 by a small group of parents, iCARE supports individuals with autism and their families in the Inishowen area. Speaking at the official funding announcement in Buncrana […]
Proposed Letterkenny student accommodation plans are invalid
by Louise Doyle A PLANNING application lodged with Donegal County Council for the provision of student accommodation in Letterkenny has been deemed invalid. Applicant CR Renaissance Properties Ltd lodged planning permission for the provision of a purpose built student accommodation at the rear of 45 Main Street, Letterkenny. Advertisement Proposed plans comprised six one-bed studio apartment units, […]
Irish settlers’ diverse roles in Native American history unveiled by TG4 in Éire agus Na Chéad Naisiún
TG4 is proud to present Éire agus Na Chéad Naisiúin, a landmark documentary which uncovers the untold story of Irish interaction with the First Nations of North America. Filmed as a road movie across the U.S., this compelling film offers a dual perspective—examining the Irish immigrant experience through both our own lens and that of […]
Sister of Creeslough victim says family cannot heal without the truth
By Dionne Meehan A WOMAN who lost her sister in the Creeslough explosion has said she fears her parents will die before they get any answers. Lisa Gallagher said the past three years have felt like a never-ending cycle of uncertainty. Advertisement Her younger sister Jessica was killed in her hometown in the October 2022 tragedy. […]