THE election of Catherine Connolly as the 10th President of Ireland is being hailed as a significant victory for Irish language advocates, with local campaigners celebrating her commitment to the language and the Gaeltacht. Dónall Ó Cnáimhsí, Oifigeach Pleanála Teanga an Iarthuaiscirt, spoke to Donegal News about the widespread enthusiasm among those who have long campaigned […]
‘I understand the challenges that a lack of healthcare investment brings’
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RAPHOE native Edel Shovlin has been announced as the interim Chief Executive Officer of the Irish Cancer Society. Speaking to the Donegal News following her appointment on Tuesday, Ms Shovlin said that being from Donegal, she understands the challenges faced by communities lacking investment in healthcare infrastructure. She said this has shaped her career and […]
Gardaí issue Halloween safety advice
GARDAÍ have issued safety advice to the public ahead of Halloween celebrations taking place. While Halloween is generally a fun time of year, gardaí note that for some, it can be spoilt by the misbehaviour of a few. A garda spokesperson said: “The illegal use of fireworks can and does cause great distress to older […]
‘We want infrastructure that makes our community safer’- Cllr
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A LOCAL councillor has criticised the government for failing to invest in adequate infrastructure in west Donegal. Cllr Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig made the remarks after yet another accident occurred outside An Chrannóg in Gaoth Dobhair last Thursday night. Last month, Caitríona Nic Gairbheith, manager of the local community centre, highlighted the dangers of […]
‘Mistake to assume spoiled votes is evidence of a spectacular far-right upsurge’: Councillor
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FOLLOWING the presidential election, the record number of spoiled votes has attracted significant attention. Throughout the country, there was a staggering 213,738 invalid ballots, which is 13 per cent of all votes. While in Donegal, 12.7 per cent of votes cast were spoiled, a significant increase on the 2018 presidential election, when just 1.8 per […]
Gardaí issue appeal for missing St Johnston woman
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 37-year-old Ciara O’Callaghan who was reported missing from her home in St Johnston since Friday, October 24. Ciara is described as being approximately 5 foot 4 inches in height, with blonde hair and blue eyes. When last seen, Ciara was wearing black leggings, a […]
Letterkenny collision survivor facing certain homelessness
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A LETTERKENNY man, who survived a collision that killed his brother, and left himself with life-changing injuries, now faces certain homelessness if he undergoes an upcoming operation to remove pins from his leg. For the past few months, Martin Gallagher has been living in a St Conal’s Hospital after a funding shortfall stalled vital accessibility works […]
Terrified residents speak out against two-decade long spate of dangerous driving
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CONCERNS over dangerous driving in Falcarragh have reached new heights as residents claim the situation has become unbearable, with dangerous driving behaviour taking place nearly every weekend for the past two decades. The terrified residents spoke to the Donegal News about recent incidents outside their homes including reckless driving, dangerous stunts like “diffing” and doing […]
Road remains closed following fatal road traffic collision in Glenties
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision near Cill Riáin (Kilraine), yesterday, Wednesday, October 29. The single-vehicle collision involved a car and occurred on the R262 at Tullynaglaggin at approximately 3:50pm yesterday evening. A woman, aged in her 80’s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. A man, aged in his 80’s, […]
Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada win ETB Enterprise Day
Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada, Arranmore Island, has won Donegal Education and Training Board’s 2025 Enterprise Day for post-primary students. Second place went to Finn Valley College in Stranorlar, while Crana College in Buncrana came third. The event, which made a welcome return after a five-year break, took place on Wednesday, October 22 in the Atlantic Technological […]