A barbecue held at Boyd Robinson’s Portnablagh home on Saturday has raised enough money to buy not one, but four defibrillators for the local area, after the community turned out in force to support the fundraiser. Donegal News reported last week that the Letterkenny estate agent was hosting the event at his home on Shore […]
Celebrations as Frank Gallagher turns 95
There were special celebrations in Mac’s Deli in Letterkenny when friends and family gathered to mark one regular customer’s 95th birthday. Frank Gallagher always carries a friendly smile and a warm hello for his many friends in Mac’s, or when he’s out and about in Letterkenny. But that smile seemed even broader as he was […]
Frustration over court delays as man remains in custody
SOLICITOR Mr Rory O’Brien has criticised continuing delays in the case of Paddy Sweeney (29), of Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, telling Letterkenny District Court that “the state do not have direction on the matter for the eighth time”. Sweeney faces a number of charges and appeared by Video link at Letterkenny District Court on Monday. […]
Alleged dangerous driver secures return of seized car
A LEITRIM man appeared before Letterkenny District Court to seek the return of his car, which had been seized following a dangerous driving stop. Sergeant Jim Collins told the court that Gabriel Mercer, of Dromahair, Co Leitrim, was stopped at Meencarrigagh, Ballybofey, on May 20 for dangerous driving. Sergeant Collins confirmed that Mercer was the […]
Letterkenny man in court after two-car damage spree
A LETTERKENNY man has appeared in court charged with criminal damage to two cars. Paddy Kelly (26) of The Garden, Ballymacool, Letterkenny, was held in custody and charged with causing criminal damage to a Toyota Altezza at Dr McGinley Road and a BMW 520 at Leitir Ard, Letterkenny, on July 4, 2026. Sergeant Jim Collins […]
Colm Richardson appointed Training Services Manager at FET
Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) has announced the appointment of Colm Richardson to the post of Training Services Manager in its Further Education and Training (FET) Service. He replaces retiring Area Training Manager Vinny McGroary, following 41 years of service. Originally from Gaoth Dobhair, Colm completed his electrical apprenticeship in the Gaoth Dobhair Training […]
New exhibits launched at Regional Cultural Centre
The Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny welcomed a fantastic turnout on Saturday for its summer exhibition party, celebrating the opening of two major installations that will run throughout the summer. Visitors explored The Iron Gates by Barbara Knežević in Gallery 1, a large-scale installation of sculpture and film that will remain at the RCC throughout […]
Donegal islands to receive €727,350 in infrastructure funding
DONEGAL TD Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher has welcomed €727,350 in funding for the county’s offshore islands, announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary TD under the 2026 Minor Capital Works Programme. The funding will support infrastructure works across Árainn Mhór, Toraigh, Gabhla, Inis Fraoigh, Inis Bó Finne and Machaire […]
Public advised to park smart this summer
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BEACHGOERS have been advised not to keep valuable belongings in their cars and to exercise caution when choosing where to park this summer. This comes after a spate of recent thefts from vehicles, including two reported at Lisfannon Beach in less than a week. A designer handbag and purse were reported stolen from a car […]
Ionad Naomh Pádraig celebration day
A celebration was held in Ionad Naomh Pádraig, Dore, to mark its 20th anniversary. A full day of fun was staged to mark the occasion and a new playground was officially opened at the back of the centre by talented local singer Eoin Ó Fearraigh. As part of the successful day, Tina Uí Ghallchóir made a presentation to Ian Lee, […]