THE Board of the Donegal Education and Training Board met this week for the first time since the murder of board member Stephen McCahill. Mr McCahill was a member of the Finance Committee and served as an ETB representative on the Board of Management of Coláiste na Carraige. The father of two tragically died following a […]
Official launch of Seachtain na Gaeilge in Donegal
THIS year’s Seachtain na Gaeilge was launched in Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí, Donegal Town, this afternoon. The festival, which promotes the use of the Irish language in Ireland and abroad, is the greatest celebration of our language and culture. It offers people the opportunity to enjoy Irish language events that cater for all language abilities – […]
Little Blue Heroes announced as Grand Marshals for St Patrick’s Day Parade
THE Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce has announced that the Donegal Little Blue Heroes have accepted the invitation to serve as the Grand Marshals for the 2026 Letterkenny St Patrick’s Day Parade. The Donegal Little Blue Heroes, a group of children living with life‑limiting illnesses who have been made honorary members of An Garda Síochána, will […]
Body recovered from Sliabh Liag following search operation
A body has been recovered at Sliabh Liag following a multi agency search operation. Killybegs Coast Guard was tasked by Malin MRSC after reports of a missing person on Tuesday, February 24 at 5pm. Following an initial search by Rescue 118 assisted by An Garda Síochána, it was decided to return to base. Advertisement At […]
The late Pádraig Chití Tim Doherty was a man for all seasons
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By Tommy Curran DEEP sadness was caused by the death of Pádraig Doherty, a highly respected former councillor, educator, businessman and community leader whose life was marked by tireless service to the Gaeltacht and the wider Donegal community. Pádraig of Strand Road, Middletown, Derrybeg, passed away peacefully at Áras Ghaoth Dobhair on February 18. Throughout […]
Knock-on effects of rural pub raids questioned
By Chris Ashmore THE Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Councillor Paul Canning, has queried the knock-on effects when public houses are raided by gardaí in rural areas – and the difficulty people can have getting home. He recalled that recently gardaí carried out a number of raids in the Newtowncunningham area (including St Johnston and […]
‘Community is under a cloud of sorrow’ – Bishop McKeown
The Derry community is currently under a cloud of sorrow due to the tragedy in which two young men were killed, said the Bishop of Derry, Donal McKeown. Daniel Cullen, eighteen years old, and Caoimhín Porter, eighteen years old, from the Shantallow area in Derry City were killed when the car they were in collided […]
Falcarragh man banned from driving
A FALCARRAGH man admitted to driving without insurance and to driving with a bald tyre on a separate occasion. Paul McCausland, with an address at Ballintemple, was stopped by Gardaí at Station Road, Falcarragh, on October 23, 2024, the local court was told. He had no insurance and subsequently failed to produce an insurance certificate. Advertisement […]
Road safety petition launched in wake of double fatality in St Johnston
THE close-knit community of St Johnston gathered in St Baithin’s Church last night for a special Mass honouring the two teenagers who lost their lives in Tuesday night’s fatal collision. Daniel Cullen and Caoimhin Porter died in the collision involving a car and a lorry on the R236 in the village at around 11.15pm. Advertisement The […]
‘If the outcome isn’t what we want, we will return to Leinster House’
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Cancer care campaigners from Donegal travelled to Leinster House on Tuesday to highlight the urgent need for the restoration of reliable, same-day, and midday medical access on the Donegal–Dublin PSO route. They met with Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, who assured the delegation that he would work with senior officials to resolve their concerns. He […]