A NEW RTÉ documentary tracing the Ulster-Scots origins of one of the signers of the American Declaration of Independence is set to air later this month. Freedom Founder: Thomas McKean and the American Revolution, presented by former US diplomat David McKean, tells the story of Thomas McKean, the last man to sign the Declaration of […]
Rare sighting of group of basking sharks in Donegal Bay
A rare concentration of basking sharks have been observed in Donegal Bay in recent days. Donegal Bay Conservation Trust said dozens of basking sharks have been spotted off Mullaghmore Head and surrounding coastal waters. The basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) is the second largest fish in the world, growing to lengths of more than 10 metres. […]
DLDC calls on government to match policy ambition with investment
DONEGAL Local Development CLG (DLDC) is calling on the government to match its policy ambition with the level of investment needed to continue improving quality of life for people in Donegal. DLDC highlighted those who are unemployed or marginalised, while also creating opportunities within communities, strengthening them and building local capacity. The Local Development Companies Network […]
Cllr Kavanagh backs Tánaiste’s calls for derelict building action
FINE Gael Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh has welcomed Tánaiste Simon Harris’s call for stronger national action on derelict properties. Cllr Kavanagh highlighted Donegal as a national leader in bringing vacant and derelict buildings back into use. “Tackling dereliction is essential if we’re to address the housing shortage, and any move to step things up nationally is the right […]
Agencies urge “give a child a home” in fostering crisis
FAMILIES who are considering fostering should do one thing immediately: “ask the question, send the email, make the phone call”, according to a Donegal mum. The Donegal News last week revealed that care shortages are critical amid a nationwide lack of foster families. Non-governmental organisation The Children’s Right Alliance described the crisis as “unacceptable” and […]
GAA fan Darragh completes inspirational 40-club mission
GAA super fan Darragh Crawford has been visiting all of Donegal’s GAA clubs and has now heroically finished his epic challenge. Darragh (24), who has a rare chromosomal disorder, launched his 40-club quest two years ago by visiting Downings GAA in July 2024. He completed his club crusade on Tuesday past at his hometown club […]
Letterkenny man who substantially exceeded national speed limit convicted
LOCAL man Paul Mccarron (34) of Lisnanees Upper, Letterkenny appeared before Letterkenny District Court for speeding on Monday past. Garda Monaghan gave evidence that McCarron was caught driving at 128 kmh in a 100 kmh zone at Rossbracken on the N13 on October 23, 2025. McCarron was given a fixed charge penalty notice for speeding […]
Letterkenny man retracing historic 600km trek to Kinsale
A DONEGAL man is walking a historic 600km route to Kinsale. Adrian Gallagher, who is the Titular Chieftain of the Gallagher clan, left Donegal Castle on foot on May 26 and has now reached Co Cork. He hopes to reach his destination later this week. Advertisement Adrian, who is from Carrigart and lives in Letterkenny, told […]
Donegal woman going for gold at Transplant Games
A BRAVE transplant patient needs a lifesaving kidney but she has vowed that won’t stop her at the European Transplant Games. Mum-of-four Louise McDevitt-Farrelly, from Donegal, has been on dialysis since April 2025. She is one of 25 athletes with Team Ireland at the Games, which are scheduled to start in Holland this Sunday, June […]
Donegal County Council scoops regional energy efficiency award
DONEGAL County Council has been named winner of the Public Sector Energy Efficiency Impact Award at the Ulster and Connaught Regional Optimising Power @ Work Awards. The council was recognised for achieving a 9% reduction in energy use during the assessment period, a result the judging panel described as building on an already strong track […]