ST Francis National School in Donegal Town is proudly marking a significant milestone this summer as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. To honour four decades of education, friendship, and community, a special reunion event will take place on Saturday, June 20 from 2pm to 5pm. This much-anticipated gathering will bring together past and present pupils, staff, families, and members of […]
Fanad man found intoxicated and asleep at casino
A 40-YEAR-OLD man appeared before Letterkenny District Court for the public order offences of being in an intoxicated state and a danger to himself. Mark Reilly (40), of Corry, Portsalon was found sleeping at Majestic Casino, Port Road, Letterkenny on May 29 this year. Garda Sergeant Oliver Devaney told the court heard that when Gardaí […]
Public drop-in consultations for Urban Speed Limit Review 2026
Donegal County Council has undertaken a speed limit review of all public roads in towns, villages and settlements with an existing speed limit of 60km/h or lower. These speed limits have been assessed in accordance with the Department of Transport guidelines and proposed changes recommended. The Council is running a 30-day statutory consultation period including […]
Cross-Border Traffic Management Plan launched for rally weekend
An Garda Síochána welcomes all participants and spectators to Donegal for the annual Donegal International Rally, which takes place this weekend, Friday, June 19 to Sunday 21. In order to maximise your enjoyment of the event, which will attract thousands of people, An Garda Síochána are urging people to ‘Keep the Race in Its Place’ […]
Friends of the Earth advocate for Donegal at Wave Energy Forum
AMONGST the sea vessels and equipment of its deep sea port, representatives of the Letterkenny Area Friends of the Earth Local Group participated in a forum on wave energy hosted by ATU in their campus in Killybegs. The Wild Atlantic Way holds great interest for its beauty and tourism. However, Ireland’s west coast is also among the […]
Four Donegal projects to unlock over 2,000 homes under €1 billion state fund
FOUR Donegal projects have secured grant funding under the €1 billion Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund, with the potential to deliver more than 2,000 new homes across the county. Projects in Letterkenny, Buncrana and Bundoran are among those approved under the fund, which is designed to open up development-ready land by financing the roads and underground […]
Donegal recruitment firm flies flag at National Enterprise Awards final
A DONEGAL recruitment company that connects American construction giants with top-tier estimating talent is set to compete against the country’s best small businesses at the National Enterprise Awards final in Dublin this Thursday. Niche SSP, founded by Gareth and Ciara McGlynn, will represent Local Enterprise Office Donegal at the prestigious ceremony in the Round Room […]
Jailed bar owner sentenced to six months over unpaid assault compensation
A MAN already serving a five-year prison sentence for a fatal hit-and-run collision was given six months in jail after failing to pay the balance of a €5,500 compensation order to an assault victim. Sean Connaughton (54), with an address at Castlerea Prison, had been ordered to pay Lifford man James McGhee following an assault […]
Roads Policing Operation in place ahead of Donegal International Rally
AS preparations continue ahead of this weekend’s Donegal International Rally, senior Garda members have launched their Roads Policing Operation for this coming weekend. At an event at Lifford Bridge, senior Garda members and officials from Donegal Motor Club discussed the traffic management plan which will be in place to ensure the safety of all those […]
Donegal man faces 67 child sex charges across two courts
A DONEGAL man in his fifties is to face a total of 67 sexual offence charges involving four alleged child victims across two courts. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons and to protect the identity of the alleged victims, appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday where proceedings were progressed on two separate […]