ALMOST 560 violent criminals are on temporary release from prison, figures obtained by Freedom of Information show. Of the 558 prisoners, the majority are male (426), while 132 are women, according to the figures from the Irish Prison Service. The figures are as June 23, 2025. Attempted murderers, burglars, violent criminals and fraudsters are being […]
Community bids farewell to much-loved Olivia Robb
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BELOVED Newtowncunningham woman Olivia Robb was fondly remembered for living a full and meaningful life, at her requiem Mass yesterday. Olivia passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital on Thursday after a brave battle with Motor Neurone Disease. Her death came just days ahead of her 50th birthday. Advertisement The Sligo native was well-known throughout […]
‘There is a huge risk of injury and to life’ – Cllr
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CALLS have been made to install further traffic calming measures in Ramelton after alarming data showed some drivers entering the town at speeds of up to three times the legal limit. The data, which was recorded on a radar speed sign, showed that between August and October this year, the majority of drivers travelling into […]
Weather: Cool and dry day with plenty of sunshine
TODAY will be cool and dry with plenty of sunshine and just the odd isolated light shower. Cloud will build into parts of the northwest later, but holding mostly dry for daylight hours. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be dry in most places with clear spells, but becoming increasingly cloudy, […]
Council gritters to be deployed this evening
DONEGAL County Council’s gritting service will be deployed this evening amid a drop in temperatures across Donegal. It’s the first time this winter that the gritters will be out on our roads – and a sign that winter is well and truly here. The council say all designated Donegal Winter Maintenance Routes will be gritted […]
Half Marathon group present cheque to Donegal Hospice
A big well done to Karla Corness who ran the Donegal Half Marathon in aid of the Donegal Hospice in August as part of Team Donegal Hospice. Last week, the group presented a cheque for €5,000 to the hospice. The fundraising team included Gerry Murtagh, Cara Murtagh, Karla Corness, Aaron Kavanagh and Jack Molloy. Our […]
Tributes paid to ‘hardworking and generous’ Jim McFadden
By Paul McElwee FAMILY, friends and the wider Strabane and Creeslough communities came together on Monday to pay their respects to beloved shopkeeper and Creeslough native, Jim McFadden as he was laid to rest. The eldest of 14 children, Mr McFadden was a major fixture in Strabane for over 50 years, most notably for his […]
Donegal brewery eyeing up British market for next year
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THE award-winning Kinnegar Brewing company in Letterkenny is planning to make in-roads into the potentially vast and lucrative British market in 2026 in what is set to be another exciting chapter in its ongoing success. This will represent a significant step forward for the brewery which began commercial operations at a modest level back in […]
Donegal man jailed for four years for dangerous driving causing death
A BUNCRANA man has been jailed for four years after careering into another vehicle while “heavily intoxicated” causing the death of a pensioner. Shaun Duffy’s actions claimed the life of Letterkenny man, Mervyn McClure, from Lurgy, who was ejected from his vehicle landing on the pavement beside the roadway. The accused, with an address at […]
FRESH TAKE: New President’s love of the Irish language could lead to opportunities for Donegal
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WHEN Catherine Connolly took the oath of office this week as Ireland’s tenth president, she spoke about unity, change and identity, and about her wish to lead through both Irish and English, with a particular focus on the former. Her intention to make Irish the working language of the Áras had stirred debate long before […]