The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Jim O’Donnell, Preston, England, formerly of Burnfoot Aaron Friel, Buncrana Advertisement Manus Rodden, Creeslough PJ (Joe) McGee, Fanad Domnick Maguire, Glenties Seamus McMenamin, Castlefin Jim O’Donnell, Preston, England, formerly of Burnfoot The death has taken place in Preston, England of Jim O’Donnell, formerly of Burnfoot, Co Donegal. […]
Donegal property prices rise by €11,000 in one year
PROPERTY prices in Donegal have risen by €11,000 in the last year, according to a new report. The latest MyHome Property Price Report for Q2 2026, in association with Bank of Ireland, shows that the median asking price for a property in the county is now €266,000. That means prices have risen €13,500 over the quarter. […]
Man stopped in Letterkenny charged with drink driving
A DERRY man was before Letterkenny District Court on Monday for alleged drink driving and failing to give his address to gardaí. Garda Gerard McNamee gave evidence of stopping Peter O’Neill (57), of Goshadel, Ardmore, Derry, at 4.49pm on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Pearse Road, Letterkenny. The court heard that O’Neill failed to give […]
New book charts life of Gaoth Dobhair drama pioneer
A NEW book by Noel Ó Gallchóir, Tom a’ Bhungaló: Tomás Mac Giolla Bhríghde, 1923-2013, tells the story of one of the most important figures in the history of Gaoth Dobhair. Tomás was a member of Aisteoirí Ghaoth Dobhair from 1938 until 2013, working as an actor, producer, author and director of both the Aisteoirí […]
Judge urges progress as Bridgend case adjourned seven times
A JUDGE has voiced concern after a Derry man’s drugs case was adjourned for a seventh time without directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Dean Beattie (33) of Glenvale Road, Derry, has been in custody since his arrest on April 18 following an incident at Mannerstown Crossroads, Bunnamayne, Bridgend, when he turned away […]
Judge rules Donegal man who raped sisters can’t be named
By Declan Brennan A HIGH Court judge has ordered that a man who raped his two younger sisters in the 1970s cannot be identified because he was a child at the time of the offending. The 68-year-old Donegal man was convicted after a trial at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin of 16 offences including […]
Michelle O’Neill in Letterkenny to meet business and education leaders
Sinn Féin First Minister Michelle O’Neill was in Letterkenny today, visiting the business premises of PGIM Ireland where she met representatives of a host of local agencies. During her visit Ms O’Neill reaffirmed her commitment to unlocking the full potential of the north west. The Sinn Féin Vice President met with representatives from Letterkenny Chamber […]
Funeral arrangements confirmed for road victim
MOURNERS will gather on Thursday for the funeral of the young man who was tragically killed in a road accident. Aaron Friel (21) died and three people were hospitalised following the collision of two cars at Kinnego Cross in Ballymagan outside Buncrana last Saturday around 9pm. Aaron, from the Buncrana area, was pronounced dead at […]
Loving sister completes 660km cycle for late brother
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A SCHOOL vice-principal completed her epic journey across the length of Ireland on behalf of her late brother. Ronan Roddy sadly passed away at Donegal Hospice in January 2023. His sister Louise, from Stranorlar, set off last Wednesday from Ireland’s most southerly point Mizen Head in Cork to cycle to the country’s most northerly point […]
Burnfoot water supply disruption
Uisce Éireann crews are continuing efforts to restore water to around 50 homes in the Brae Road, Garvary and Gortcormican areas of Burnfoot, following a significant burst and two subsequent pump failures. The pumps failed after a major trunk main burst, complicating efforts to reconnect all affected customers. Crews worked throughout the weekend to repair […]