Man taken to hospital after Ballybofey assault


A MAN had to be taken to Letterkenny University Hospital following an alleged assault in Ballybofey. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the alleged assault at Navenny Street, near the junction with Chesnut Road, on Sunday, July 27 between 9.30pm and 9.50pm. A man reported that he was assaulted at that location between those times by another […]


Substantial copper theft from Lurgybrack substation


GARDAÍ are investigating the theft of a substantial amount of copper from the ESB substation at Lurgybrack in Letterkenny. The theft took place between 5pm on Monday, July 21 and 9.30am on Monday, July 28. The stolen items were 300m of copper wire (19 by 1.5) and nine 5m lengths of copper wire. No damage was […]


‘Singing for president was amazing experience’


By Paul McElwee FRESH from his trip to Áras an Uachtaráin, Donegal-born country singer Gary Gamble has spoken about the experience, calling it ‘one of the best of his life’. Gary was one of a number of Irish country music stars, including Tyrone crooners Hugo Duncan and Philomena Begley, invited to President Michael D Higgin’s Dublin residence […]


Man sentenced to death over killing of Seán Rooney


A MAN has been sentenced to death in Lebanon after he was convicted for his part in the killing of Irish peacekeeper Private Seán Rooney. Private Seán Rooney was killed near the town of Al-Aqbiya in the south of Lebanon, a stronghold of Hezbollah on December 14, 2022. The Newtowncunningham man, from the 121 Infantry Battalion […]


Weather: Cloudy and misty start to the day


THERE will be a rather cloudy and misty start to the morning with some occasional drizzle patches here and there. There will be occasional dry spells later in the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees in breezes. Advertisement Tonight will be a mainly cloudy evening but dry overall apart from a few mist […]


Food recall of various branded spinach and mixed leaves products  underway


THE Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) advised today that a food recall of various branded spinach and mixed leaves products produced by McCormack Family Farms is underway due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes. In a statement issued this afternoon, the FSAI say that to date, there are no cases of listeriosis associated with […]


New project aims to save young lives on Donegal roads


A new road safety project for young people has been launched in Donegal. The Crossroads Programme was officially launched in Letterkenny last week. The programme is aimed at educating young drivers and future drivers about road safety. It will cater for over 265 participants over a two-year period, providing them with hands-on experience working on […]


Donegal GAA confirm homecoming arrangements


By Aoife Doherty DONEGAL fans are expected in their droves tonight in Donegal Town for the official homecoming event for the Donegal senior footballers. Donegal GAA have confirmed that the event will get underway tonight at 6.30pm when there will be live music from Onóir and Darren Boot. Advertisement The team are expected to arrive […]