IT seems a long time ago now but back in the deepest days of Covid – a time of isolation when on the run into Christmas, the festive season was all so different. With schools closed, there was no chance for the children to get together. There was no carol singing. No Christmas plays. But when […]
Calls to reintroduce Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge
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IRISH language advocates are lobbying for the reintroduction of Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge (Irish Language Speaking Scheme), which was scrapped almost 15 years ago. The renewed calls follow analysis published this week by Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta, which found that the number of families raising their children through Irish in the Gaeltacht has continued to fall. […]
Man who died scuba diving suffered heart attack, inquest hears
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A FATHER-of-three who died while scuba diving off the coast of Donegal suffered a heart attack, an inquest into his death has found. Patrick Doran, of Finisklin, Carrick on Shannon, County Leitrim, was one of more than 100 divers taking part in a planned two-day event organised by the Donegal Bay Sub Aqua Club in June last […]
Teenage boy dies in Stranorlar drowning tragedy
A TEENAGE boy has died in a drowning tragedy in Stranorlar. Gardaí and a number of other emergency services attended the scene of the tragedy shortly before 5.40pm yesterday evening, after receiving reports of a person entering the River Finn at Drumboe Woods. A male juvenile was taken from the water and brought to Letterkenny […]
New grants set to revive Donegal main streets
THE recent announcement confirming the continuation of the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant to 2030, along with the introduction of a new ‘Vacant Above the Shop’ Grant aimed at converting unused upper floors of commercial buildings has been welcomed in Donegal. Donegal Deputy, Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher said the expanded scheme represents “a major opportunity for […]
Letterkenny Credit Union issues over €21m in loans in 2025
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OVER €21 million was issued in loans by Letterkenny Credit Union in 2025 to its members, while a total gross loan portfolio stands at €47.5m. The current financial year saw total assets valued at €125.15m, up from €120.24m in 2024. Surplus for the year stands at €1,672, 420, an increase from €1,179, 446 last year. Home improvements, car loans, […]
Over 60 children to spend Christmas in emergency accommodation in the north west
MORE than 60 children across Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo are currently homeless and face Christmas in emergency accommodation. The figures were revealed by Focus Ireland as the charity renewed its Christmas Appeal following the publication of the most recent Department of Housing Homelessness Report. The report also shows that 177 adults are currently living in emergency […]
Weather: Mix of heavy and thundery scattered showers
TODAY will bring a mix of scattered showers, some of which will be heavy or even thundery early on. Highest temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees. Moderate to fresh and gusty winds will gradually ease through the day. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly dry and clear. Freshening winds will feed up some well scattered showers […]
UPDATE: Missing Letterkenny teenager located safe and well
Gardaí say Lucy Cawley (15) who was reported missing from Letterkenny, since Wednesday has been located safe and well.
Jail for Donegal man who raped woman while she slept
By Niamh O’Donoghue A Donegal man has been jailed for six and a half years for the rape of a woman while she was sleeping in her own home. Kevin McGovern (28) of Main Street, Castlefin was convicted by a Central Criminal Court jury of one count of rape on August 21, 2021. Advertisement A […]