The provision of two new life rings and boxes on either side of the Port Bridge in Letterkenny have been welcomed following concerns raised regarding the difficulty in accessing the previous lifesaving equipment. Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh raised the motion asking that more visible and more accessible life rings be provided at this area after being contacted by a […]
Mary From Dungloe festival gets underway
By Róise Collins The world famous Mary From Dungloe International Arts Festival is returning to Dungloe this weekend. This is the 56th year of celebrations. Co-Director of the festival, Gavin Boyle told the Donegal News that they have been very busy for the best part of a year getting organised for this year’s celebrations. He promised […]
Gardaí issue appeal for missing teen from Manorcunningham
GARDAÍ are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Stephen Boyle who was last seen late on Sunday night, July 23, 2023 in Manorcunningham, Co. Donegal. Stephen is described as approximately 5’ 6 in height, of medium build with fair reddish hair and blue eyes. It is unknown what Stephen was wearing […]
Body found in search for missing Galway man
A BODY has been recovered from a lake in Fanad during searches for missing Galway man Greg King. Greg was last seen the Fanad area around midnight on Sunday. It is understood he was visiting the area. Advertisement Following a social media appeal, searches had been ongoing in the area. Gardaí have now confirmed that […]
Revised route announced for 2023 Waterside Half Marathon
The 40th edition of the Waterside Half Marathon will see runners take on a challenging new route around both sides of the River Foyle after the race organisers announced a number of amendments to the course this week. A run through the recently opened Strathfoyle Greenway and a grandstand finish across the Peace Bridge and […]
Dance anthem aims to keep search for missing persons in the spotlight
by Louise Doyle A RAPHOE man who has devoted the last 10 years of his life to running the world’s largest missing persons network hopes a new dance anthem awareness initiative will strike a cord. Fintan Cullen aims to reunite missing children and adults with their loved ones. Advertisement Using photos or videos provided by gardaí, police, families and […]
Retained firefighters to resume strike action
By Emma Ryan RETAINED firefighters are set to resume their strike action after a resolution failed to be reached in the Labour Court. Retained firefighters who are members of trade union SIPTU have voted to reject a Labour Court recommendation in their dispute saying it “did not go far enough.” Advertisement As a result of […]
Kate Newmann to judge 2023 Allingham Festival Poetry Competition
Poet and publisher Kate Newmann will judge the entries to the 2023 Allingham Festival Poetry Competition. Kate Newmann is Co-Director of Summer Palace Press, which has published 56 collections of poetry since 1999. As a poet, she is the author of five collections of poetry. Advertisement She served as Director of the Belmullet Writers’ Festival […]
City of Derry Airport launches flights to Majorca and Portugal’s Algarve
Travel Solutions, Northern Ireland’s leading tour operator, today announced their return to City of Derry Airport next summer with direct flights to Palma, Majorca and to Faro on Portugal’s Algarve. Peter McMinn, Travel Solutions Managing Director, said when making the announcement. “Our direct flights from City of Derry Airport have proven very popular with holiday […]
Donegal man jailed for ten and half years for the rape and sexual abuse of his daughter
A Donegal man who raped and sexually abused his young daughter a decade ago has been jailed for ten and a half years. Michael Carter (55) was found guilty last month following a trial at the Central Criminal Court of one count of rape and 25 sample counts of sexual assault between June 2010 and […]