By Michael Devlin Sometimes small events come to pass that make us consider the raging conflagration that is the wider world. You may or may not have noticed but the 2026 FIFA World Cup is currently in full swing. What should have been a celebration of the beautiful game is now overshadowed by controversy. Inflated […]
Damien Tansey Solicitors celebrates prestigious law awards success
Damien Tansey Solicitors LLP is celebrating a significant achievement after being named Personal Injury Medical Negligence Law Firm of the Year 2026 for Connacht & Ulster at the prestigious LEAP Irish Law Awards. The awards ceremony, held a little earlier this month at the Burlington Clayton Hotel in Dublin, recognised excellence across the Irish legal […]
Schools’ ethos survey highlights that a one-size-fits-all solution does not work for Donegal
In this week’s Fresh Take Column, Sabrina Sweeney discusses school patronage, local decision-making and why community voices matter in shaping policy across Ireland. THE publication this week of a major survey on the preferred ethos of schools in Ireland has generated plenty of debate, as you’d expect when education, religion and children are involved. Headlines have […]
Earagail Arts Festival’s music programme hits all the right notes this July
FROM internationally acclaimed artists to some of the most exciting voices emerging from the North West, Earagail Arts Festival’s 2026 music programme offers audiences an extraordinary opportunity to experience world-class music in unique venues across Donegal. Leading the line-up is Womex Artist Award winner Noura Mint Seymali, Mauritania’s defining musical voice on the international stage. […]
Taxi drivers highlight issues within the changing industry
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TAXI drivers in Letterkenny have spoken out on the issues they face with claims that some drivers don’t want to work at night because it’s too dangerous. A shortage of taxis is being put down to increasing difficulties for those working in the profession. Some of the issues present in the taxi industry were raised in […]
Local charities urge vigilance against domestic abuse during World Cup
By Sean Murphy CHARITIES have warned women to vigilant against a rise in domestic abuse threats during the World Cup. They were responding to Alcohol Action Ireland research that shows alcohol-fuelled domestic abuse incidents jumped after games. Advertisement Donegal women’s support group The Uplift Project’s clinical director Jessica Gallagher said: “Research consistently shows that domestic […]
Letterkenny’s Leila Jane releases powerful new single
A LETTERKENNY singer-songwriter who rose to national prominence through Ireland’s Eurovision selection process has today released her latest single, Only Love. Leila Jane Keeney, who grew up in Letterkenny and attended Loreto Secondary School, unveiled the new track this week as she continues to build her career on the Irish music scene. The daughter of […]
Man found dead in Carrickfinn yesterday
Gardaí have released the following statement “Emergency services responded to the discovery of the body of a male (aged in his 50s) at a location in Carrickfinn, Kincasslagh, yesterday, Thursday, June 25, 2026 at approximately 2.40pm. “The coroner has been notified. “A post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course, the results of which will […]
Your Money Column: Make the most of Irish pension tax relief
Securing your financial future in retirement is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Building a pension over the course of your working life is not simply about setting money aside, it is about taking full advantage of the structures available to ensure that your later years are comfortable and financially stable. […]
Lightning strikes leave trail of damage across Donegal
By Jonathan Magee is this Friday morning counting the cost of a dramatic night of electrical storms, after repeated lightning strikes caused widespread damage to the electricity network across the county, leaving hundreds of homes and businesses without power. Unlike typical storm damage caused by high winds, it was the ferocity and frequency of lightning […]