By Evelyn Cullen FIANNA Fáil members across Donegal turned out in their droves last week to voice anger over the process that led to Jim Gavin’s selection as the party’s Presidential candidate, and the ensuing disastrous fallout that saw him withdraw from the race. A number of meetings were held in different parts of Donegal […]
Postmortem today on body of man found unresponsive in Annagry
A POSTMORTEM examination is to be carried out today on the body of a man who was found unresponsive and later died in hospital. The man, aged in his 50s, was found in an unresponsive state at a residence in Loughanoran, Annagry, on Monday. He died in hospital on Tuesday night. A garda spokesperson said the […]
‘Irish flag should not be a standard of division’
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MONSIGNOR Kevin Gillespie, the Administrator of St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, has called on people to reflect on what the Irish national flag means to us as a nation. Speaking to the Donegal News on comments made during a funeral homily this week, the current Administrator of the Diocese of Raphoe, expressed his concerns that the […]
Weather: Dull and misty morning with outbreaks of rain
THIS morning will be dull and misty with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. The rain will mostly clear northwards through the morning, but some mist and fog may linger. Limited bright spells will develop through the day, but with some scattered showers also. Advertisement Temperatures will be mild with highs of 12 to 16 degrees. […]
Disappointment as upcoming panto cancelled
The Letterkenny Pantomime Society has announced that their eagerly anticipated production of Robin Hood, set for January 2026, will not be going ahead. In a heartfelt post on social media, the group shared that the decision comes due to circumstances beyond their control. “We are truly devastated and we know how much this show means […]
Missing St Johnston woman might be in Derry, say gardaí
Gardaí are renewing their appeal for the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 37-year-old Ciara O’Callaghan who was reported missing from her home in St. Johnston, since Friday, October 24. Ciara is described as being approximately 5 foot 4 inches in height, with blonde hair and blue eyes. Gardaí say Ciara might be in […]
EirGrid to host Energy Citizens Roadshow in Donegal tomorrow
EirGrid, the operator and developer of the national electricity grid, is set to bring its Energy Citizens Roadshow to Donegal Town tomorrow. Led by EirGrid, this free event will bring together experts from SEAI (Ireland’s national sustainable energy authority), ESB Networks and Donegal County Council to provide information about home energy efficiency upgrades, retrofitting grants, […]
Man (50s) found unresponsive in Annagry dies
A man found unresponsive at a residence in Loughanoran, Annagry, on Monday, has died. The man, who was in his 50s, was conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday for treatment of serious injuries. The assistant state pathologist is to carry out a postmortem examination on the man’s body tomorrow. Advertisement The scene remains preserved […]
Irish Hospice Foundation calls on the people of Donegal to take part in Never Fogotten Night Walk 2025
Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF), in partnership with event sponsor Londis, has launched their Never Forgotten Night Walk 2025. They are calling on people of Donegal to get involved in Never Forgotten Night Walk 2025 and come together in a powerful act of remembrance and support for all who are grieving. Taking place at 5pm on […]
Sustainability at the core of Donegal’s new Tourism Strategy
Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Cllr Paul Canning unveiled Donegal’s new Tourism Strategy on Friday last (31 October) at the County House in Lifford. Donegal County Council’s new Tourism Strategy presents a visionary roadmap designed to guide the county’s tourism development in the coming years. The Strategy sets out a shared vision for the continued […]