THE hugely successful Frances Browne Literary Festival launches again today And the Donegal language expert who helped to create it has recalled its charming origins. Dr Pauline Holland, a playwright and doctor of English, wanted to promote the poetry of 19th century poet Frances Browne. Advertisement It was 18 years ago that the former pupil […]
Man and woman in hospital following N13 collision
A MAN in his 50’s is being treated for serious injuries following a collision involving a car and a motorcycle. The incident occurred on the N13 at Correnagh, Letterkenny at approximately 5.20pm yesterday. The driver of the motorcycle was brought to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Advertisement The driver of the car, […]
Budget 2027 accused of falling short
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FAMILIES and workers were let down in the Budget with critics saying the record €8.5 billion package does not do enough, claimed critics. Finance Minister Simon Harris and Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers announced measures worth €7bn in public spending and €1.65bn in income tax. Their Budget was praised by Donegal Minister of State Charlie […]
Creeslough remembers tragedy victims four years on
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A HINT of a rainbow appeared among the clouds in Creeslough today as crowds gathered to remember ten lives lost in a tragic explosion four years ago. Families of the deceased, local clergy, community representatives and campaigners for the Stardust tragedy and Bloody Sunday were among those who attended today’s commemoration and prayer service at […]
Deepfake Ireland documentary prompts warnings from local services
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SUPPORT groups in Donegal say they are preparing for the possibility that young people in this county may become the victims of AI generated fake intimate images. The support services told the Donegal News that they are already witnessing many forms of sexual abuse involving technology – and the “trauma” it causes. Now, they are […]
Junior Cert students celebrate but urged to party responsibly
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THOUSANDS of Donegal students were among 74,000 teens who received their Junior Cycle results today. From 10am, schools could access their grades from the State Examination Commission’s Schools Portal. Some 21 subjects were sat and 651,123 grades were awarded today – sparking scenes of celebration. Advertisement Organisations like the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) and […]
Bereaved parents speak out amid new road death figures
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BEREAVED parents of tragic road victims have demanded stronger prison sentences. Debbie Mullan of the road safety group Road Victims Support Northern Ireland–Donegal lost teenage son Keelan in a collision 13 years ago. She issued an appeal this week on behalf of the road safety group that supports people in Donegal and across the North […]
Vehicles targeted as spate of thefts occur in Donegal
A SPATE of thefts from vehicles have occurred in Donegal recently. In one incident, an unlocked vehicle was targeted while parked in the driveway of a house in Manorcunningham. The theft occurred in the area of Raymoghy, on Tuesday, September 29 between 2.30pm and 10.30pm. A wallet containing a small sum of cash and cards […]
Fr Edward Gallagher case: Derry bishop promises ‘protocols were followed’
FATHER Edward Gallagher’s bishop has promised that “safeguarding protocols were followed” when a complaint was made weeks before the accused priest was arrested. Gallagher (59) pleaded guilty on Monday at Derry Crown Court to 109 sex offences, including attempted sexual communication with a child under 16, possessing indecent images of a child, and attempting to […]
Majella O’Donnell helps launch MindShift Ireland
MAJELLA O’Donnell was among the advocates who launched a new mental health initiative. Rain didn’t dampen spirits on Sandymount Beach as Majella along with Olympian boxer Aidan Walsh and content creator Aoibhinn Raleigh launched MindShift Ireland with Donal Scanlan, Head of MindShift Ireland. The new national initiative from St John of God University Hospital is […]