MEMBERS of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District were pleased to welcome students from Little Angels School to the Chamber at Letterkenny Public Services Centre yesterday, as they prepare to compete in this month’s Special Olympics. Seven students from Little Angels School will represent their school at the Special Olympics, taking place from June 18 to […]
Donegal councillor elected to Sinn Féin Ard Comhairle
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INISHOWEN Cllr Jack Murray has been elected to the Sinn Féin Ard Comhairle. The Buncrana native was elected to his party’s national leadership at last night’s meeting of the Cúige in Mullingar. Cllr Murray said he was “proud” to be elected and added that the appointment “means a great deal” to him. Advertisement “The Cúige is […]
Donegal’s Cruinniú na nÓg ambassador encouraging kids to get creative
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Over 40 free events are set to take place across Donegal tomorrow as part of Cruinniú na nÓg. The events are part of Ireland’s national day of free creativity for children and young people. This year’s Donegal Ambassador, Youth Cllr JJ, is encouraging young people across the county to check out the exciting events happening […]
In pics: Letterkenny Pipe Band honoured after World Championship success
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THE members of the Letterkenny / Milford Municipal District hosted a Mayor’s Reception in honour of the Letterkenny Pipe Band at the Public Services Centre, Letterkenny on Thursday evening. The reception was held in recognition of the band’s continued success at the World Championships and its outstanding contribution to music and community life in Donegal. […]
Donegal hospital has high trolley patient tally
DONEGAL’s largest hospital has one of the highest emergency trolley figures in the country today. Hundreds of hospital patients waited on trolleys and figures show that numbers were soaring in Donegal’s main health facility. There were 272 people on hospital trolleys nationwide, according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). Advertisement The nurses’ union […]
Little Angels school nominated for Ireland’s favourite building award
THE LITTLE Angels School in Letterkenny has been nominated for the prestigious Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) Public Choice Award 2026, and the public is being urged to vote before voting closes around June 15. The school is one of 44 nominations and the only school included in this year’s search for […]
Former patient’s heartfelt gesture to Rehab Unit at LUH
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THE official opening of a new outdoor garden at the Stroke Medical Rehabilitation Unit at Letterkenny University Hospital took place on Wednesday. The new facility has been part-funded by a former patient in the unit, Mary Bradley, who organised a number of special events which helped raise around €8,000 towards the project. Mary wanted to […]
Donegal v Cork: fans’ outrage at broadcast blackout
TV bosses’ controversial broadcast blackout of Donegal’s crunch All-Ireland match has been blasted by fans as an “absolute disgrace”. GAA fans were excited when the county was drawn for a first inter-county match at MacCumhaill Park since the famous ground’s €500,000 renovation. But fans’ fury was sparked when it was then controversially revealed that the […]
Donegal households among those driving national 70% surge in brown bin use
Donegal households and businesses are playing their part in a dramatic national rise in food waste recycling, as new figures show presentation rates for brown bins have surged to 70% across Ireland. Preliminary data from the National Waste Collection Permit Office (NWCPO) for 2025 reveals that over 1.4 million households nationwide are now using brown […]
Good news for east Donegal community’s road campaign
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ACTION will be taken on a road in east Donegal that has been the subject of community uproar. Donegal County Council has said it may be able to provide lay-bys on the L-23742 Back Lone Road in St Johnston. This week, the Donegal News reported that the road has seen cars entering ditches as motorists are forced […]