A DEEP sense of loss has been felt throughout the Gaoth Dobhair community following the death at Letterkenny University Hospital after a short illness of Declan Edelsten [60] of Middletown, Derrybeg. He was born in Glasgow, and had spent most of his life in Gaoth Dobhair. From a young age he spent many years as […]
Two fatalities confirmed in collision on N15 in Donegal
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Two men have died in a two-vehicle road traffic collision between Donegal Town and Barnesmore today, gardaí have confirmed. The collision occurred on the N15 in Birchhill shortly after 2pm. Two occupants in one vehicle, a man aged in his 20s and a man aged in his 30s, were pronounced deceased at the scene. Advertisement […]
Mickey Joe Harte standing firm on Eurovision boycott stance ahead of final
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FORMER Eurovision contestant Mickey Joe Harte has said that as long as Israel is involved in the competition, “Ireland shouldn’t be there”. The Lifford native and ‘We’ve Got The World’ singer was speaking to the Donegal News ahead of the Grand Final of the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna tonight. Ireland, […]
Road closed after serious collision near Donegal Town
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A road closure is in place after what gardaí describe as a “serious road traffic collision” at Clar between Donegal Town and Barnesmore. The N15 road will remain closed for a period of time. Gardaí are currently at the scene and local diversions are in place. Advertisement “Diversions are in place at Drumlonagher roundabout (traffic […]
Five-year-old Donegal girl scoops national award for painting
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A FIVE-YEAR-OLD home educated student from Donegal has been named the overall winner of Sightsavers Ireland’s 2026 Junior Painter of the Year competition. Elise O’ Driscoll won top prize for their artwork titled “A Heart that Sees the World”. Inspired by this year’s theme, ‘Our Vision for the Future’, Elise’s artwork explored themes of equality, […]
Drumkeen tractor and Honda run a resounding success
A tractor and Honda run in Drumkeen raised an impressive €16,300 for the Drumkeen Environmental Community Group and Men’s Shed Ballybofey and Stranorlar. Chairperson Gary Sweeney said the event on May 3 was “a fantastic success with a great turnout from tractor and Honda owners, supporters, local people, local businesses, volunteers and members of the […]
Gaoth Dobhair library hosts new exhibition for Bealtaine Festival
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By Sean Hillen POET, painter, songwriter, guitarist – the creative abilities of Gortahork’s Owen Curran know no boundaries. And his multi-faceted talents were plain to see and hear at a well-attended event in Gaoth Dobhair Library (Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair) in Derrybeg as part of the annual Bealtaine Festival hosted by Donegal County Council. Advertisement […]
Teen clocked at 166km/h told speed is way too high
AN 18 year old teenager caught driving at 166kmh in a 100kmh zone on a Donegal road has been told by a judge that the speed recorded was beyond her consideration for a reduction to a careless driving charge. “Speed is what is killing people, it’s simply too fast” Judge Emile Daly said at Letterkenny […]
Mary Martin named Donegal ambassador for World MS Day 2026
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DONEGAL Town woman Mary Martin has been selected as MS Ireland’s World MS Day Ambassador for Donegal as part of this year’s national awareness campaign, MS Journeys: Many Faces, One Community. Marked globally on May 30 each year, World MS Day shines a light on the realities of living with multiple sclerosis and helps raise awareness, […]
Dining at Fara’s: Relaxed, seasonal food in the heart of Ballybofey
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AT Fara’s Restaurant in the Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey, the focus has always been simple – good food, carefully prepared, and a dining experience that feels welcoming from the moment you arrive. Since relaunching last October, Fara’s has quickly earned a reputation for seasonal cooking, warm hospitality, and dishes that balance comfort with creativity. Now, […]