A MAN was seriously injured following an alleged assault in Buncrana at the weekend. The incident occurred on the Main Street at approximately 3.30am on Sunday, June 28. A man is reported to have been assaulted by another man at that location at that time. Advertisement He attended Letterkenny University Hospital following the incident to receive treatment […]
Grave damaged by suspected vehicle in Letterkenny
A GRAVE was damaged by a suspected vehicle in Letterkenny. The incident occurred at Leck Graveyard between Monday, June 15 and Tuesday, June 23. The headstone appears to have been struck by a vehicle or a trailer and it was dislodged from its position at the top of the grave. Damage was also caused to the […]
Teen injured by pellet from toy gun
A TEENAGER was injured by a pellet from a toy gun at the Finn Valley Show. The incident occurred at approximately on Saturday, June 27 at the grounds where the event was taking place in Killygordon. A male teenager sustained an injury of dental damage after he is believed to have been struck by a pellet […]
Legal aid dispute rumbles on in Donegal courts
By Jonathan Magee MULTIPLE court cases were adjourned at Letterkenny District Court on Monday as solicitors continued industrial action over planned changes to the criminal legal aid system. The disruption in Letterkenny formed part of a nationwide dispute after Minister Jim O’Callaghan confirmed that a new flat-fee payment system for criminal legal aid cases will […]
Second theft reported at Lisfannon Beach within a week
A MOBILE phone was stolen from a car parked at Lisfannon Beach. The theft occurred at the carpark on Wednesday, June 24 between approximately 6.30pm and 7.15pm. The vehicle was entered and a black Google Pixel 8A mobile phone was stolen from within. No damage was caused. Advertisement Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have travelled in […]
Donegal County Council launches Health and Wellbeing Plan 2026–2029
THIS week, Donegal County Council officially launched its Health and Wellbeing Plan 2026–2029 at the annual Staff Walking Challenge prize giving event, bringing staff together to celebrate participation and the organisation’s ongoing commitment to workplace wellbeing. The launch marks the Council’s second organisational Health and Wellbeing Plan and reflects a renewed commitment to supporting staff […]
New Donegal Cathaoirleach reminds public ‘there’s always hope’
THE new Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council has opened up about mental health and reminded people that “there’s always hope”. The message came from Cllr Gary Doherty after he was elected Cathaoirleach earlier today. Sinn Féin Cllr Doherty has served on Donegal County Council since 2013 and has been Cathaoirleach of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District […]
Almost 200 people waiting for home help in Donegal
ALMOST 200 people in Donegal are waiting on home help support, according to figures released by the HSE. A total of 190 people in the county have been waiting between zero to 26 weeks for the service, with 80 people in east Donegal, 23 in Inishowen and 87 in north Donegal on the list. The […]
Schoolkids fret as Cúl Camp kits delayed
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THOUSANDS of young GAA stars are anxiously waiting for their Cúl Camp kits with the huge popular summer training sessions set to start. Emails to parents explained that there was a production change for this year and advised that the jerseys and zip tops should be posted back by them to get the correct sizes. […]
Fresh concerns raised over proposed urban speeds
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SWEEPING changes to speed limits are coming down the road, igniting safety fears. Council officials’ recently launched Urban Speed Limit Review for 2026 continues this week and covers all public roads in towns and villages with existing limits of 60km/h or lower. As part of the Donegal County Council shake-up, proposals are in place for several new 30km/h […]