A Donegal driver was detected driving at almost double the speed limit yesterday, as gardaí rolled out their bank holiday roads policing operation. The driver was caught speeding at 111 km/h in a 60km/hr zone on the R267, Bundoran. In excess of 580 drivers nationwide were detected for speeding offences during the first 24 hours […]
Infrastructure problems threaten to derail growth plans for Letterkenny
THE CEO of Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce has warned poor water infrastructure could derail ambitious growth plans for the area. Toni Forrester made her comments when she addressed a recent Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, discussing cross-border trade and business. Representatives from Chambers’ of Commerce took part in the […]
Charitable donation order for man caught with drugs
A LETTERKENNY man charged with possession of drugs was ordered to make a charitable donation. Kasper Klos (26), of 58 Cashel Park, Letterkenny, appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday. The court heard that Klos was found in possession of €210 of cocaine and €50 of cannabis on September 27, 2025, at the same address. Advertisement […]
Culdaff water supply gets the all clear, April 30
The Boil Water Notice on the Culdaff public water supply scheme has been finally lifted with immediate effect, today April 30. Uisce Éireann can confirm that, following consultation with the Health Service Executive, customers on this supply and the Three Glens Group Water Scheme can now resume normal use of their water supply. The Boil […]
Gardaí seize untaxed, uninsured, untested car
Gardaí have seized a car without road tax, insurance or NCT in the Gweedore area this afternoon. The Milford Roads Policing Unit were on patrol in the Gweedore area when they encountered the vehicle. Fixed penalty notices will be issued to the driver and the case will be brought before court. Advertisement The Gardaí are […]
Donegal man excels in national creative writing competition
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A DONEGAL man has been awarded for his creative writing at a national competition. Chris McGrillen from Portnoo has been selected as the third-place winner of the 2026 All Ireland Scholars Creative Writing Competition in the Prose Category for his written piece, A Half Decent Bottle of Wine. Sponsored by JP McManus, the competition, now […]
Donegal County Council highlights record year for culture
DONEGAL County Council has launched its Culture Division Annual Review for 2025, pointing to record community participation and sustained investment across libraries, arts, heritage, museums, archives, biodiversity and the Regional Cultural Centre. Acting director of service, Eamonn Brown, said the review reflected the central role culture plays in community life across the county. “This Annual […]
ATU to host Open Evening at Letterkenny campus
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ATLANTIC Technological University (ATU) will host an Open Evening at its Letterkenny campus on Thursday, May 7 from 4pm to 6.30pm. ATU will offer prospective students and their families a valuable opportunity to explore university life and gain key guidance ahead of the CAO ‘Change of Mind’ deadline. The Open Evening is open to Leaving […]
Death occurs of Tony McDermott, owner of Mill Park Hotel
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THE Mill Park Hotel in Donegal Town has announced the passing of its owner, Tony McDermott. A native of Letterkenny, Mr McDermott was a very successful and highly respected hotelier who also owned the Park Hotel in Kiltimagh, Co Mayo. Many in his home town of Letterkenny will remember him as a popular member of […]
Huge crowds expected at Donegal Festival of Food this weekend
By Jonathan Magee HUGE crowds are expected to descend on Donegal’s Festival of Food and Craft in Oakfield Park this weekend to enjoy all things delicious. The weekend festivities will take place in The Paddock in the Upper Gardens extending down to the Allée in the Lower Gardens of Oakfield Park from Saturday, May 2 to Monday, […]