Donegal named one of the best counties in Ireland for learner drivers


Learner drivers in Donegal have reason to feel positive, as new research has named it one of the best places in Ireland to learn to drive.  In 2025, the national learner driver backlog rose to between 83,000 and 100,000 applicants, with some waiting up to 20 weeks for a test. New research from 123.ie Insurance has revealed the best counties in […]

‘It was a privilege being their mammy’
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Louise James opens up about losing five family members in the Buncrana Pier tragedy, as fundraisers to take place to mark the 10th anniversary WHEN Louise James speaks about her children, Mark and Evan, her face breaks into a huge smile that travels all the way to her eyes. “It was a privilege being their mammy,” she told the […]

€500,000 EuroMillions Plus Win in Donegal 


There are celebrations in Ballybofey today after a EuroMillions player matched all five numbers in last night’s draw to secure the €500,000 EuroMillions Plus top prize. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on Tuesday, March 10 at Harkin’s Gala, Donegal Road, Ballybofey, making the player the biggest winner in the country from last night’s […]

Fundraiser launched for family of Letterkenny doctor killed in crash


A LETTERKENNY based doctor has died and her husband remains in a critical condition following a crash in Sligo in the early hours of Monday morning. Dr Mahbuba Akhter was travelling with her husband Dr Mohammad Hossain Farooq and their two children when they were involved in a single-car collision on the N15 toward Donegal. […]

Thousands of homes without power in west Donegal


Thousands of homes and businesses across west Donegal have been left without power this morning. 2,595 customers are affected by the outage in Derrybeg. The ESB are currently working to repair a fault and will restore power as quickly as possible. The estimated restore time is 11.30am.

Dog owners urged to be vigilant amid lambing season


DOG owners are being reminded of the harm their pets can cause in lambing season if let roam free or unsecured. Gardaí are urging dog owners to be vigilant, given this time of year which sees issues with sheep kills when dogs attack livestock. The warning comes after two flocks of sheep in separate fields were […]

Coffee morning to take place at Letterkenny garda station 


To mark International Women’s Day 2026, An Garda Síochána Donegal Women’s Network will host a coffee morning at Letterkenny Garda Station this morning in aid of Donegal Domestic Violence Services – DDVS. Call in between 11am and 1pm to show your support. “We look forward to seeing you there for a cuppa, a sweet treat […]

President Connolly pays first official visit to Donegal


President Catherine Connolly made her first official visit to Donegal today, marking her first trip to the county since her election last year. During her election campaign, President Connolly promised to return to the county. She fulfilled that promise with a two-day visit, starting at Killybegs this morning before proceeding to the Donegal County Council […]