Gardaí have arrested a man and a woman, aged in their 40s, as part of their ongoing investigation into the Creeslough explosion that killed 10 people and hospitalised 8 in October 2022. The arrests are for alleged offences contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. A garda statement reads: “The investigation into […]
423km charity cycle to Donegal starts Thursday
A GROUP of 56 cyclists are preparing to cycle 423km from Cork to Donegal to raise funds for two well-known charities. The cyclists, 16 of them who are Donegal natives, will set off from Cork this Thursday, and will be arriving in Letterkenny on June 1. The cycle is in aid of two charities, Irish […]
Clonmany hit and run raised in Dáil
DURING a recent sitting of the Dáil, Sinn Féin Deputy Martin Kenny took time to remember a Donegal man who died following an alleged hit-and-run in Clonmany. James (Jimmy) Devine from Raphoe tragically died when he was struck by a vehicle which then left the scene. He was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital before being […]
Needs of the people important, not ‘spat’ – Blaney
IN a very public spat with Tánaiste Micheál Martin, EU candidate Senator Niall Blaney accused Fianna Fáil of not supporting his campaign to take a European seat for the Midlands North West Constituency which now has five MEP posts available. The Fanad born candidate is one of just two candidates from Donegal standing in the […]
Relay for Life 2024 hailed a wonderful success
By Kate Heaney RELAY for Life 2024 has been hailed a massive success with up to 3,000 people attending the event at ATU in Letterkenny at different stages over Saturday and Sunday. On a weekend of celebration and much emotion, Relay for Life ran for 24 hours from Saturday afternoon through until Sunday and one […]
Gardaí seek help in locating missing Donegal teenager
Gardaí in Donegal are seeking the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Steven Boyle, who is reported missing from Magherabeg since Saturday. He is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, with a medium build, brown hair, and blue eyes. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Buncrana Garda Station 074 9320540 the […]
Pedestrians brought to hospital following incident in Dungloe
Several people were removed to Letterkenny University Hospital on Saturday evening following an accident just off Dungloe’s Main Street. A van went out of control at the Main Street junction with Carnmore Road, crashing into the side of a pub. A number of pedestrians, including children, were reportedly hit by the van, and according to […]
Donegal Heritage Plan launch
THE new County Donegal Heritage Plan will be officially launched in Lough Eske Castle, near Donegal Town on Tuesday, May 28 at 2 pm. The County Donegal Heritage Plan (2023-2030) is a strategic action plan for the identification, conservation, management, promotion and interpretation of heritage prepared by Donegal County Council and the County Donegal Heritage […]
Parenting: A story which highlights the qualities of kindness
By Louise Flanagan Last weekend, Letterkenny Babies Facebook page received an appreciation post to share. It gained great traction with well over 1,000 people reacting positively to the story: “My son had a bit too much to drink last night and was sick and unable to stand. “A young man who couldn’t have been more […]
Local elections: 91 candidates to fight for 37 council seats
THE current Donegal County Council members held their last Plenary meeting on Monday in Lifford, as some 91 candidates have now registered to stand in the June 7 Local Elections in the hope of securing one of the 37 seats. The breakdown of the number of candidates standing in each Municipal District are as follows: […]