LOCAL gardaí have issue guidance to the public following a spate of burglaries across the county in recent days. Gardaí are currently investigating a number of burglaries which took place over the weekend including in Donegal Town and Letterkenny. They are also investigating an attempted burglary at a home in Stranorlar on Saturday night. Advertisement They advised […]
Letterkenny’s John Hegarty remembered for a life filled with love
LETTERKENNY man John Hegarty has been remembered for living a life filled with love, joy and peace at his requiem Mass. Mr Hegarty of Lisnaneese, Letterkenny, passed away peacefully in his 90th year on Saturday, February 21, in the wonderful care of the staff at Donegal Hospice. Requiem Mass took place this morning, Tuesday, in the Church […]
Jewellery stolen during Letterkenny burglary
GARDAÍ are investigating a burglary at a house in the area of Sprackburn Drive, Letterkenny on Friday evening. “The rear door of the house was forced open and damage was also caused to a rear window. “Entry was gained and some jewellery was stolen, namely 6 gold rings, a silver ring and a gold bracelet with […]
Essential water supply safeguarding works to continue across Donegal this week
UISCE Éireann is advising customers throughout the county that essential reservoir cleaning works are continuing this week. This programme of works is part of Uisce Éireann’s ongoing efforts to safeguard the quality and reliability of the water supply for homes and businesses across Donegal. While bypass systems are in place for most reservoirs to help […]
€35 million for Donegal as part of HSE capital plan
OVER €35 million in funding has been announced for projects in Donegal under the HSE’s capital plan for 2026. The big ticket project is the replacement and extension of a 110 bed Community Nursing Unit and Medical Rehab centre in Letterkenny which has been allocated €20 million. The funding will also see investment in the […]
McConalogue welcomes decision on special needs assistants
DONEGAL Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, says the decision by government not to make reductions to special needs assistants for the next school year is welcome and the right decision. Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton and Minister of State for Special Education Michael Moynihan confirmed on Monday night that there will be no reductions to special […]
Gardaí investigate attempted burglary in Stranorlar
GARDAÍ are investigating an attempted burglary at a property in Woodlawn, Stranorlar at the weekend. The incident took place on Saturday, February 21 at approximately 7.45pm. The resident of the house could hear a man’s voice shouting “hello”. Advertisement She asked who was there but received no response. It was then discovered that damage had […]
Males arrested in Donegal into burglary investigations
Gardaí have arrested four males in connection with ongoing investigations targeting organised burglary gangs in the Donegal, Sligo and Cavan areas. Three of the males (including two juveniles) are expected to appear before Carrick-on-Shannon District Court this morning. A fourth male is also expected to appear before the courts in connection with the investigation, for […]
Rent in Donegal up 8 per cent in one year
THE average price of a three-bedroom house in Donegal has went up almost 8 per cent in one year. According to the latest rental report published by Daft.ie today, in the final quarter of 2025 the average rent in the county was €1321. In the same period, the average monthly rent of a double-room in […]
Ride-hailing app expands its taxi service to Donegal
ONE of Europe’s largest ride-hailing platforms has today expanded its taxi services to Donegal and 20 other counties. The move by Bolt marks the first time its service is available nationwide. The rollout follows an intervention last week by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, which called on the Government to remove regulatory barriers limiting the entry […]