Victims remember Donegal horrors as attacker jailed BRAVE victims of a Donegal paedophile want their depraved attacker to die in prison. They told the Donegal News that former school teacher Patrick Sharkey groomed them and isolated them and forced himself on them. Advertisement Sharkey (83), from Clonmany in Inishowen, was sentenced at Donegal Circuit Criminal […]
Reception in Inishowen for Lifetime of Community Service award
THE Public Services Centre in Carndonagh was filled to capacity for a special Cathaoirleach’s reception. It was in honour of Mary Doherty (Saddler) to recognise her outstanding lifetime contribution to community development and support services across Inishowen. Elected members, public representatives, family, friends and community colleagues gathered on Friday, June 26. Advertisement They celebrated Mary’s […]
Community petition in bid to save Annagry Post Office
A PETITION has been launched in a bid to prevent the closure of Annagry Post Office, as local concern grows over the future of the service. The move comes amid ongoing uncertainty following confirmation from An Post that it has been unable to secure a contractor to take over the post office ahead of long-serving […]
Loving family remembers son and brother Ronan
A BIGHEARTED woman and her loving family are putting the final touches to a sponsored cycle from Mizen to Malin to raise funds for Donegal Down Syndrome. Ronan Roddy sadly passed away at Donegal Hospice in January 2023. His sister Louise is the daughter of Philip and Pauline Roddy, from Stranorlar, and began the cycle […]
Letterkenny Blues and Roots Festival to paint the town red with music
LETTERKENNY is set for another five days of top class live music as the annual Letterkenny Blues and Roots Festival kicked off last night. The town will be filled with live performances of blues, roots, folk, jazz, and Americana music by established local and international artists. Key venues hosting the festival’s acts include Blake’s Bar, Central […]
‘Sometimes five days will definitely not be enough’
By Jonathan Magee AN INISHOWEN woman who suffered two miscarriages this year has welcomed Government proposals to introduce paid leave for early pregnancy loss. But she has warned that her own experience shows the limits of a blanket five-day entitlement. Advertisement New draft legislation being advanced by Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke would provide women, […]
Gardaí investigating collision at Quigley’s Point
GARDAÍ are investigating a road traffic collision involving a car and a motorcycle in Inishowen. It occurred on the R238 at Three Trees, Quigley’s Point on Wednesday, June 24 shortly after 1pm. The motorcyclist was taken to hospital to receive medical treatment for injuries believed to be non-life threatening. Advertisement Gardaí say the driver of the car was […]
Bundoran gears up to ride wave of EuroSurf Junior 2026
BUNDORAN will welcome the next generation of European surfing talent this autumn as Irish Surfing prepares to host EuroSurf Junior, Bundoran 2026, running from September 24 to October 4. The championship will bring together more than 250 athletes, coaches, officials and delegates from over 20 nations to the Donegal surf town, showcasing both the standard […]
McConalogue welcomes VAT reduction to help Donegal businesses
THE reintroduction of the nine per cent VAT rate for food businesses and hairdressers will be a significant help for hundreds of Donegal businesses, according to local Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue. In line with the Programme for Government commitment, the nine per cent VAT rate came into effect from today, replacing the previous rate of […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, July 1
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Noreen Gallagher, Downings Malachy Boyle, Portnoo Advertisement Anne Cunnane (née Clancy), Donegal and formerly Dublin PJ (Joe) McGee, Fanad Elish McGranaghan (née McGhee), Castlefinn Charles Stewart, Dunfanaghy Finn Gallagher, Donegal Town John Quinn, Newtowncunningham Charlie O’Donnell, Carndonagh Freddie McGee, Derrybeg and formerly Gola Island Brigid Breslin, Mountcharles […]