THE parish priest of Glenfin, Fr Lorcan Sharkey, has said those involved in the fatal road collision in Cloghan on Saturday need our prayers and support. A teenage motorcyclist died following the road collision which occurred on the R252 at Cloghan at around 4.30pm. He has been named locally as 16-year-old Josh Morrow from Glenfin. […]
Packie Keeney to fire starting gun for 2026 North West 10k
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Donegal Person of the Year Packie Keeney has been confirmed as the special guest to formally start the North West 10k runners and walkers on the Bank Holiday Monday, May 4 in Letterkenny. Chairperson Neil Martin said he was delighted that the Ardara native had accepted the invitation to fire the starting gun for what […]
Rape and sexual assault figures in Donegal revealed
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CONCERN has been raised over the number of cases of rape and sexual assault in Donegal. The issue was raised at Tuesday’s meeting of the Donegal Local Community Safety Partnership, following a breakdown of the county’s crime figures by Superintendent Siobhán Mollohan. The number of incidents, despite both decreasing in the last 12 months, stood […]
Pics: A China Tea Party in Burtonport
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A special fundraising China Tea Party was held in Burtonport last weekend., Proceeds from the day went towards the Rosses Visually Impaired group and Burtonport Darkness Into Light. It was great to see such a big crowd turn out to support this annual event. Photographer Eoin McGarvey went along to capture some images from the […]
Feature: The link between Letterkenny’s Old Courthouse and the Dáil Courts
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By Paul Bradley THE old Letterkenny Courthouse, constructed circa 1828 to 1831, was designed by Dublin architect John Hargrave. Hargrave was a busy man in early nineteenth century Ireland, engaged by grand juries (forerunners to County Councils) and county authorities across the country to create appropriate, impressive, permanent homes for the British civil administration. As part […]
Teenage motorcyclist dies in road collision in Cloghan
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A teenage motorcyclist has died following a road collision at Cloghan this afternoon. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the fatal road collision, which occurred on the R252 at Cloghan. The collision involved a car and a motorcycle and occurred at approximately 4.30pm. Advertisement The motorcyclist, a male aged in his teens, was pronounced deceased […]
40th anniversary: ‘Five beautiful souls’ remembered at special Mass
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The memories of five beautiful souls were celebrated at a special anniversary Mass in St Eunan’s Cathedral this afternoon. Members of the community joined together with friends and family on the 40th anniversary of a tragedy that will never be forgotten in Letterkenny. Joe and Angela O’Donnell lost four children in the blaze which engulfed […]
FROM THE ARCHIVES – The Way We Were
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Ava Maguire delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. April 26, 1976 BURST MILFORD SEWER A DANGER TO HEALTH, SAYS COUNCILLOR A sewer serving the National Building Agency houses at Milford has burst and is leaking into a playing field, creating a serious health hazard that demands the most urgent […]
YOUR MONEY: Why acting early matters when planning retirement
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RETIREMENT planning in Ireland is often postponed, treated as a distant concern rather than an immediate priority. Yet financial advisors stress that understanding it’s importance early can significantly shape one’s future quality of life. At its core, retirement planning is not about restricting spending or sacrificing enjoyment today; it is about making informed decisions that allow […]
Sadness at passing of Neil O’Donnell, Kincasslagh
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Deep regret was occasioned by the recent death of Neil O’Donnell (Dan Doney), Belcruit, Kincasslagh, which took place in Aras Gaoth Dobhair, Derrybeg. Neil had been unwell for a period previous to his passing and had received excellent care in the Aras. Neil was a native of Belcruit and a member of a well known […]