DONEGAL TD Charles Ward has launched a scathing attack on the government, accusing it of deliberately leaving families in dangerously defective homes to avoid pay-outs and limit costs. He said this is no longer about mistakes or confusion, it is deliberate. According to Deputy Ward, homeowners who clearly qualify under I.S. 465 are being shut […]
Weather: Mostly cloudy day with outbreaks of rain
TODAY will be mostly cloudy and misty with outbreaks of rain, turning heavy at times. Highest temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees with light to moderate south-easterly winds. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain slowly clearing northwards. Advertisement Clear spells and showers will follow behind. Some mist and fog patches will form […]
‘Our Voices Together: Stories of Migration to and from Donegal’
DONEGAL County Museum and the County Archives Service are inviting the public to the launch of their latest exciting project ‘Our Voices Together: Stories of Migration to and from Donegal’ at Donegal County Museum, Letterkenny, on Friday, January 30 at 2pm. ‘Our Voices Together: Stories of Migration to and from Donegal’ is an intercultural oral history and […]
Man to stand trial for alleged sexual assault of two women at nursing home
A MAN has been sent forward for trial charged with the alleged sexual assault of two women at a nursing home in Donegal. The accused appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday where he was served with the Book of Evidence. The accused is charged with two alleged counts of sexual assault against two different […]
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Letterkenny to host an unmissable week of trad, folk and world music
Trad Week returns to Letterkenny this weekend, presented by the Regional Cultural Centre (RCC) and An Grianán Theatre. Starting on Saturday, January 24, the festival brings together leading traditional, folk and contemporary artists for concerts, talks, workshops, storytelling and family events. The festival opens with Eithne Ní Ghallchobhair, Steve Cooney and Dermot Byrne at the […]
Community honours Letterkenny teacher, author and historian Niall McGinley
A LARGE crowd gathered at Cathedral Square in Letterkenny on Saturday for the unveiling of a commemorative bench honouring local teacher, author and historian Niall McGinley. The bench, commissioned by the Letterkenny Community Heritage Group and crafted by Tony McCaul of Pearse Road, was unveiled by Don Stevenson on behalf of his friend and colleague, Niall. […]
Tributes paid to former Donegal Addiction Services Manager Moira Mills
LETTERKENNY woman Moira Mills has been remembered for the significant impact she had on many lives, after her sad passing earlier this week. Ms Mills (née Foley), of Heather View, Calhame passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday, January 19. Best known for serving as manager of the HSE West Addiction Services in […]
MEP Nina Carberry urges EU Commission to open full investigation into X
MEP Nina Carberry has called on the European Commission to immediately launch a full investigation into X, following the rollout of Grok AI tools that generate sexualised and nude images, almost one month ago. It comes as Carberry, an MEP for Midland North-West Constituency, met with Ireland’s Online Safety Commissioner, Niamh Hodnett this week to […]
‘My attackers will have to face God himself someday’ – Charles Dooher
YESTERDAY marked one year since Lifford man Charles Dooher was left clinging to life after a brutal attack in his home. Mr Dooher (27) sustained catastrophic injuries after he was attacked by five heavily armed and masked men on January 20, 2025. Speaking out for the first time yesterday, one year on from his brutal […]