A PORTSALON man appeared in Letterkenny District Court on Monday past charged with criminal damage to a car. Joe Callaghan (65), of Murrin, Portsalon was accused of damaging a rear door window of a car belonging to a neighbour. The alleged criminal damage also took place at an address in Murrin, Portsalon. The court heard […]
100% Redress Party takes fresh concerns to the Dail
THE only Donegal politician elected to Dail Eireann with key promises to tackle the defective block crisis has warned of fresh serious concerns. Charles Ward TD, who was elected in the 2024 general election, will bring homeowners’ concerns to the Dail next week. The concerns relate to the newly updated technical standard (I.S. 465:2026) adopted […]
Man caught in possession of drugs with intent to supply
A LETTERKENNY man has been charged after being caught in possession of drugs. The case of 21-year-old Caolan Plumb of Summerhill, Knockbracken, Letterkenny was before Letterkenny District Court on Monday past. He is charged with being in possession of an illegal drug, cannabis, at his home address on July 30, 2024, for the purpose of […]
Ten-T may not start for another three years
THE €1 billion construction of the biggest infrastructure project in Donegal’s history may not start until “late 2028 or early 2029”, it is claimed. The historic launch day for the Donegal TEN-T (Trans-European Transport Network) Priority Route Improvement Project was held last month. Donegal’s Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, from Inishowen, has now revealed a […]
Donegal teachers join national call for 1,000 more primary teachers
DONEGAL’S primary teachers have joined a major national campaign calling on the Government to hire 1,000 more teachers in next year’s Budget, warning that overcrowded classrooms are “robbing our children of the opportunity to thrive.” TDs and Senators from Donegal attended the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation’s (INTO) National Lobby Day at Buswells Hotel in Dublin […]
Drug approved for children but it remains unavailable
A REOLUTIONARY drug to help children with a rare genetic condition has been approved by health chiefs – but boys in Donegal still cannot access it. At least three Donegal boys – Aaron Langan, from Laghey, and Ballybofey brothers Diarmuid and Nathan O’Sullivan – have heartbreaking illness Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). It is an incurable […]
Donegal river to benefit from €33,000 habitat restoration funding
A DONEGAL river system is to receive more than €33,000 to restore salmon and trout habitats under a national conservation scheme. Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has awarded €33,186 to the Gweebarra Habitat Restoration Project through its Habitats and Conservation Scheme, building on works already completed along the river in 2024. The funding will provide for […]
Little Angels School wins ‘Ireland’s favourite building’ award
LITTLE Angels School in Letterkenny has been named Ireland’s favourite building. The award was issued as part of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland’s (RIAI) Public Choice Award 2026. The special educational needs school was designed by McGarry Ní Éanaigh Architects. Advertisement This year, the RIAI received 174 entries, with 44 projects from […]
Donegal Rose leads Glenveagh 5km fundraiser for brain injury charity
THE Donegal Rose is calling on communities across the county to join her at Glenveagh National Park this month for a 5km fundraiser in aid of Acquired Brain Injury Ireland. Emma Nelis, who was recently crowned Donegal Rose, is co-organising the run – walk event with Glenveagh National Park on Friday, June 26 at 7.30pm. […]
Donegal man remanded on bail after four child sex charges
AN EAST Donegal man in his forties who cannot be named to protect the identity of the alleged victim, has appeared before Letterkenny District Court charged with four sexual offences involving a child. The man faces charges of causing a young person under 17 to watch sexual activity, engaging in sexual activity in the presence […]