TODAY marks the official opening of a new constituency office in the heart of Ballybofey, marking a significant step in enhancing local access to representation, support and community services. The opening of this office marks another development in the Redress campaign. Local residents, community groups and supporters will gather to celebrate the arrival of a […]
Donegal SPAR stores receive top award for retail excellence
Four Donegal SPAR stores are celebrating after being honoured at the 2025 SPAR 365 Standards Customer Care Programme for achieving exceptional standards in retailing. The event was held in Lawlor’s Hotel, in Naas in Co Kildare, and hosted by BWG Foods, owners and operators of the SPAR brand in Ireland. This year’s SPAR 365 Awards, […]
Weather: Windy day with outbreaks of rain and drizzle
TODAY will become rather windy with a moderate to fresh, occasionally strong and gusty wind. It will be mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain or drizzle. Highest temperatures of 14 to 16 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be cloudy and misty with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Hill and coastal fog too. Conditions will be breezy […]
Mother and daughter killed in Carndonagh collision named
THE mother and daughter who tragically lost their lives in a road collision in Carndonagh have been named locally. Natalie McLaughlin (20s) was the driver of a car that collided with a van on the R240 at Carrowmore, Glentogher just before 6.30pm on Wednesday evening. One of her daughters, little Ella, who was just six-years-old, […]
Paul Faloon named as referee for Donegal vs Meath
Paul Faloon has been named as the man in the middle for Donegal’s All-Ireland semi-final vs Meath next Sunday. The Down native refereed Donegal’s victory over Mayo at Dr Hyde Park last month. He also marshalled the Royal county’s contest against Cork in Group 2 of the All-Ireland Championship. Advertisement Next Sunday’s last four clash […]
Second person dies following Carndonagh collision
THE mother of a six-year-old girl who was killed in a tragic road collision in Carndonagh yesterday evening has passed away in hospital. The woman, aged in her 20s, was the driver of a car that collided with a van on the R240 at Carrowmore, Glentogher just before 6.30pm yesterday evening. One of her daughters […]
Police to question Donegal based priest about seven more offences
A DONEGAL based priest currently in custody on a charge of attempted sexual communication with a child has been released into police custody for further questioning. Fr Eddie Gallagher, 56, of Orchard Park in Lifford, is charged with attempted sexual communication with a child on dates between 2 April and 17 April of this year. He […]
Gaoth Dobhair students in Greece for entrepreneur competition
A group of students from Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair are representing Ireland in Greece where Europe’s largest entrepreneurship competition for young people is taking place this week. The Eco Paws team is among 800 plus young entrepreneurs from 40 European countries at JA Europe’s Gen E 2025 event in Athens,. At this event, these young students […]
Civic reception tomorrow to mark 100 years in Council for Blaney family
A CIVIC reception marking 100 years of the Blaney family’s continued representation on Donegal County Council will take place tomorrow. The family is extending an open invitation to everyone to attend the significant milestone event, which will be held in Council Chamber, Lifford, at 3pm. This is the highest honour that the Council can bestow on […]
Prayers sought for St Johnston boy in lifesaving bone morrow surgery
THE grandmother of a brave St Johnston boy asked for prayers as the youngster underwent a lifesaving bone morrow transplant in the Netherlands yesterday. Little Zach McCrossan travelled to the Netherlands last week for treatment for a rare blood disorder. The four-year-old was diagnosed with high-risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), a rare blood disorder that progresses to Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML). […]