By Diarmaid Doherty A Donegal LGFA championship tie was held up for over an hour on Sunday morning after a player sustained a serious injury. The match was between St. Michaels and Letterkenny Gaels at The Bridge in Dunfanaghy in the Junior B Championship. It was well into the second half when a St. Michael’s […]
St Catherine’s band triumphs at All-Ireland Fleadh after 27 years
By Tara McCormack THERE was Donegal delight at the All Ireland Fleadh in Wexford, as St Catherine’s Band from Killybegs claimed their first-ever All Ireland title. This victory marked the first time in 27 years that a Donegal band triumphed in the senior accordion section, making it the first win for a Donegal band in […]
BREAKING: Five men charged following Letterkenny brawl
The Donegal News understands a morning mass in Letterkenny was interrupted by a large disturbance earlier.
Cloughaneely bands bring home All-Ireland glory from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
By Tara McCormack THE Cloughaneely junior and senior marching bands have once again made their community proud, bringing home significant accolades from the prestigious Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. The junior band, with an outstanding performance, clinched the All-Ireland title in the junior miscellaneous marching band section, while the senior band secured second place in their section, […]
Man to appear before court following Donegal collision
A man in his 20s arrested in connection with a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Inishowen has been charged in relation to the incident.
Community Conversation for Change event in Gaoth Dobhair today
Ionad Naomh Pádraig in conjunction with Paróiste Gaoth Dobhair is inviting the public to a special event in Gaoth Dobhair today. ‘Sean Teach Pobail Mhuire, Derrybeg – A Community Conversation for Change’ takes place on Sunday, August 18 at Scoil Mhuire National School, Derrybeg from 3pm-5:30pm. This Heritage Week event launches what promises to be […]
Cancer patient attacked by dog on Fanad beach
By Dionne Meehan A CANCER patient, who only recently underwent major surgery, was the victim of last week’s serious dog attack in Fanad. Richard Whitla, a Belfast native who has a holiday home in Fanad, walks Ballyhiernan Beach daily in a bid to regain fitness post-operation. Advertisement However, his walk took a dramatic turn last […]
Concern as Letterkenny créche fees to rise by 21 per cent
by Louise Doyle CONCERN has emerged in the wake of an imminent 21 per cent hike in childcare fees at a Letterkenny facility. Parents of children who attend Wonder Years Childcare Centre in Rossbracken received an email in recent days detailing the increase, to come into effect in September. Advertisement One upset parent told the Donegal News that they […]
RTÉ Radio special to uncover delightful Donegal this weekend
DONEGAL’S cultural identity will be celebrated on RTÉ Radio 1’s ‘The County Measure’ this weekend. Listners can join writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods as he uncovers the vibrant arts, history, heritage, sport, and diverse communities of the county on Sunday, August 18 at 10am on RTÉ Radio 1. “Donegal – Tír Chonaill – drifts in […]
‘We could do with extra resources’: Sergeant McGroary
by Paul McElwee AS the old saying goes, ‘prevention is better than cure’, an adage which is especially true when it comes to crime. And, tasked with ensuring crime stays at bay in Letterkenny and the surrounding area is Sergeant Fergus McGroary, new crime prevention officer for Donegal Garda Division. Advertisement He has replaced the recently-retired Garda […]