Alcohol Forum Donegal welcomes the major sponsorship of Kingsbridge Private Hospitals (Ballykelly and Belfast) of its fundraising Golf Classic scheduled for this Friday, May 15 at Ballybofey and Stranorlar Golf Club. Entries are now being taken for the fundraiser – teams of four costing €120 per team (including €5 meal voucher). With prizes on offer […]
Man jailed for five years for fatal hit and run in Donegal
A DONEGAL man was sent to jail for five years today for dangerous driving causing the death of a Lifford woman in a hit and run incident almost five years ago. Donegal man, Sean Connaughton (54) faced a number of charges arising out of the death of Laura Connolly (35) in Lifford on July 11, […]
No escaping Killyverry camera as drivers fined hundreds
A number of drivers who did not pay their fixed penalty notices after being detected speeding by a fixed speed camera near Newtowncunningham, were fined in court this week. At Monday’s sitting of Letterkenny District Court, details were heard of how a number of drivers were speeding on the N13 at Killyverry, a 100km/hr zone. Amanda Greene, […]
Garda appeal following weekend assault in Milford
GARDAÍ are appealing for information following an alleged assault in Milford in the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident is reported to have occurred on Church Road, Milford, at approximately 1.05am on Sunday, May 10. A man was allegedly assaulted by another man who was not known to him. Advertisement The injured man later […]
Call for public consultation on McCafferty’s Bar extension
A Donegal Town councillor has called for a public consultation before any planning decision is made on a proposed substantial extension to McCafferty’s Bar in Donegal Town. Cllr Jimmy Brogan said the town’s unique character must be protected, describing it as “a historic market town with a traditional history spanning back hundreds of years.” He […]
Ambulance staff across Donegal start 24 hour strike
WORKERS from the National Ambulance Service (NAS) in Donegal have begun 24 hours of strike action this morning as part of a long-standing dispute with the HSE. There are pickets at ambulance bases across the county today, including Dungloe, Carndonagh and Donegal Town, with Letterkenny expected to see the largest turnout. SIPTU, the trade union […]
Man arrested in Donegal as part of organised crime probe
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A man was arrested in Donegal as part of an investigation into an Organised Crime Group (OCG) suspected of being involved in drug dealing and money laundering offences. The man in his 30s is currently being detained at a station in the Garda North Western Region under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007. […]
Donegal Women in Business Network to host creative event on Friday
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THE Donegal Women in Business Network, in partnership with Creative Connections, and supported by funders Local Enterprise Office Donegal, and sponsored by the ATU Department of Business, will host The Business of Being Creative this Friday, May 15. The event will take place at the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny, from 2pm to 6pm. It is […]
Donegal people invited to step into nature for Biodiversity Week 2026
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DONEGAL’S landscapes are rich in life, and during Biodiversity Week 2026, people are invited to step into nature and experience that biodiversity up close. Biodiversity Week is taking place nationally from Friday, May 15 to Saturday, May 24. From peaceful woodland walks to coastal exploration, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Highlights this year […]
Donegal primary teachers receive Food Dudes awards
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PRIMARY school teachers from Donegal recently joined teaching colleagues from across the region for a Food Dudes Presentation Day. The day celebrated the achievements of completing their four-year participation in the award-winning Food Dudes Programme. The four-year curriculum-linked programme, run by Bord Bia and funded by the EU, includes a year of intervention, followed by three […]