Bank card, cash and sentimental pen stolen from car


VIGILANCE is being urged in the wake of an attempted theft and theft from two cars in Letterkenny. ​​​​​​Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in connection with a couple of theft and attempted theft incidents that occurred at Listack, Letterkenny on Friday, March 20, between approximately 5.45pm and 6pm. Two parked cars in the car park near […]

Calls to include respite care facility in Lifford hospital plans


A Donegal County Councillor has called on the HSE to incorporate a dedicated respite care facility into the plans for the proposed new Lifford Community Hospital. Cllr Gary Doherty described the current lack of provision in the county as “unsustainable and deeply unfair on families.” Speaking at yesterday’s Regional Health Forum in Galway, the Sinn […]

Warning sounded after bogus callers in Donegal Town


GARDAÍ are warning people to be vigilant following reports of bogus callers operating in Donegal Town. The bogus callers were offering to clean gutters, and they were advertising a variety of other services such as tarmacking, landscaping and building work. Bogus callers may also offer goods for sale, such as tools and generators. Advertisement “We advise people […]

Donegal homeowners encouraged to avail of expanded €5,000 conservation grants


Donegal homeowners living in traditional and older town properties across the county are being encouraged to apply for the newly expanded Historic Structures Fund Conservation Advice Scheme. The scheme, which offers grants of up to €5,000, is designed to help owners of traditional and historic homes access expert advice for essential conservation and renovation works. […]

Donegal photographer wins Wedding Photographer of the Year


AN Inishowen-born photographer has been named Wedding Photographer of the Year at the 2026 Professional Photographers Association of Northern Ireland (PPANI) Awards. Eamonn McColgan, originally from Muff in Donegal and now based in Carrickfergus, received the top honour after his work achieved the highest scoring image across all wedding categories, standing out among more than 600 entries. The awards were […]

Inishowen man found to be unlawfully at large from prison
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AN incident involving an arrest for criminal damage to a property in Enniskillen revealed the defendant was unlawfully at large from prison since last summer. Richard Patrick Fegan (33) from Ballyharry, Carrowmenagh in Donegal is accused of damaging a window and resisting arrest on March 14. However while in custody for this it emerged he […]

Calls for database to improve access to defibrillators


With only half of Ireland’s defibrillators currently listed on public databases, MEP Nina Carberry, has this week called on the European Commission to examine an EU-wide approach to defibrillator registration and data-sharing as part of the EU cardiovascular health strategy. MEP Carberry has pointed to the ‘Donegal Defibrillator’ project as a model to follow, which compiles […]

Funeral details announced for murdered mum of two


FUNERAL arrangements for Derry murder victim Amy Doherty have been announced. Amy (28), a mother of two,  was found with serious wounds at an address in Summer Meadows Mews. She died a short time later in hospital. Advertisement A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder following the launch of a murder inquiry on […]

CCTV captures balaclava-clad man on grounds of Trentagh house


GARDAÍ have launched an investigation after a man in dark clothing and wearing a balaclava was detected by CCTV on the grounds of a house in Trentagh. The incident occurred in the area of Sockar shortly after 2.20am on Wednesday, March 18. A notification was received from an external CCTV camera that activity was taking place outside […]