By Dionne Meehan A FUNDRAISING ‘Gig for Gaza’ will take place tomorrow night in An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny. Organised by Fadl Mustapha, a Palestinian who has been living in Letterkenny for the past 19 years, the event aims to raise awareness while raising funds for the people of Gaza. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal News, […]
McConalogue happy with commitment of Fisheries Commissioner at Bruges talks
The commitment by Fisheries Commissioner, Virginijus Sinkevičius, to undertake a full evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) at today’s informal meeting of fisheries ministers in Belgium has been welcomed by Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue. Speaking in Bruges, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine said Brexit has been the most significant and ongoing […]
Car stolen in Strabane found in Donegal stripped of parts
POLICE are appealing for information and witnesses after a vehicle was stolen in Strabane and driven over the border to County Donegal where it was located, 18 miles away, stripped of its parts. The theft came to light after a burglary was reported at a house in Bracken Gate in Strabane on Sunday morning, March […]
Bunbeg man charged with the murder of grandfather
A BUNBEG man has been charged with the murder of his grandfather just days before Christmas. Derek Mulligan (36), of Magheraclogher, Bunbeg, was brought before Letterkenny District Court on Thursday charged with the murder of Derek Burns on December 19, 2023, at Carrickaboyle, Derrybeg. Detective Garda Paul Dolan told the court he arrested Mulligan, and when […]
Mary Lou McDonald has her say on the Raphoe pre-school crisis
BY JEROME HUGHES Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald is demanding that the government immediately releases €1m in funding to rebuild Raphoe Community Playgroup’s facility. It has emerged that Raphoe’s pre-school, which currently meets the needs of 46 toddlers, is set to be demolished as it was built using defective concrete blocks. The school is […]
Over €26,000 worth of drugs seized in Ramelton
TWO people have been arrested after €26,650 worth of drugs was seized in Ramelton. This comes after Gardaí conducted a follow-up search in the area yesterday. During the search they located Cannabis (€25,000), MDMA (€840), Ketamine (€600) and Cocaine (€210). Two people were arrested, charged and held overnight to appear at Letterkenny District Court this […]
Police appeal for information after stolen car found in Donegal
POLICE are appealing for information and witnesses after a vehicle was stolen in Strabane and driven over the border to County Donegal where it was located, 18 miles away, stripped of its parts. The theft came to light after a burglary was reported at a house in Bracken Gate in Strabane on Sunday morning, March […]
The Olde Glen Bar listed in top 10 best places to eat in Ireland
THE Sunday Times, Ireland’s leading quality Sunday news brand, has today unveiled its definitive top ten restaurants with Donegal’s The Olde Glen Bar coming in sixth place. This list was compiled as part of its annual 100 Best Restaurants list sponsored by Cully and Sully. Listed in what has been described as “the ultimate guide to […]
‘Dangerous’ Raphoe Playgroup building facing demolition
BY JEROME HUGHES RAPHOE Community Playgroup, considered a vital hub for early childhood education, finds itself confronting a dire structural crisis, amid scathing criticism directed towards local politicians. The discovery that the pre-school building is deteriorating rapidly, due to defective concrete blocks, has sparked alarm among parents and teachers, resulting in pleas for immediate action. […]