A PLAQUE dedicated to Paul Edmund Strzelecki, a Polish explorer who saved around 200,000 children in Ireland during the Great Famine, is to be unveiled today in Glenties. The unveiling will be attended by the Irish Ambassador to Poland, Jonathan Conlon, and Artur Michalski, chargé d’affaires of the Republic of Poland to Ireland. It will […]
Young driver caught on his phone was found to be drug-driving
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A YOUNG driver who was originally stopped by gardaí when they observed him on his mobile phone was also found to be under the influence of drugs. Patrick Convery of Tirkane Road, Maghera, Co Derry failed to appear before Letterkenny District Court this week when his case was heard. Garda Stephen Campbell told Tuesday’s sitting […]
‘GREAT’: Documentary on the life of Benny Gordon comes to the RCC
‘GREAT’ – a documentary on the life of lifelong Twin Towns resident, Benny Gordon, will screen at the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny on Wednesday, October 21 at 7pm. Produced and directed by son and daughter, Seamus and Margaret, the film is a celebration of their father’s life and his relationship and marriage to the girl […]
Siobhan brings 20 years of Italian love stories back home to Donegal
AFTER almost two decades capturing some of the world’s most romantic weddings against the stunning backdrops of Italy, award winning Letterkenny photographer Siobhan Hegarty has returned home to Donegal. She has brought with her a wealth of international experience, creativity and a unique story that connects the landscapes of Ireland and Italy. A member of […]
CHANNEL HOPPER: Slow Horses – Dark humour, and solidly entertaining
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Slow Horses – Apple TV Finding Britain’s Slave Traders – BBC2, Monday, 9pm Wilderness with Simon Reeve – BBC2, Sunday, 9pm Advertisement Clickbait Clinic – BBC1, Monday, 8.30pm Killer Story – HBO By Paul Bradley Six seasons in, Slow Horses has returned for a new run, with Gaby Chiappe replacing Will Smith as lead writer. Almost immediately you […]
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Way We Were
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Lauren Wall delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. October 2, 1976 A memorable weekend as Donegal Glasgow folk return to the Rosses Advertisement Over 100 members of the Rosses Association in Glasgow showed their continuing deep-interest and love for the district of their birth when they spend a […]
Service of Thanksgiving held for the life of Keith Leal
DUNFANAGHY Presbyterian Church was filled to overflowing on Saturday for a Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for 27-year-old Keith Leal, the son of the minister, Rev Dario Leal and his wife, Denise. The service was conducted by Rev Tommy Bruce from Letterkenny and was livestreamed partly for the benefit of Mr Leal’s family back in […]
Conviction and fine for calling gardaí ‘Free State b**tards’
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A MAN has been fined €300 after he verbally abused gardaí in Letterkenny. Garda Declan Roper said at Letterkenny District Court that he had been in Barnhill Park, Letterkenny, on June 8, 2025, when he was verbally abused by Gabriel Kelly of Glenside, Omagh. Garda Roper told the court he was working at a traffic stop, when […]
Man grew €2,400 worth of drug-producing plants in his flat
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A DONEGAL man was charged with growing €2,400 worth of drug-producing plants at home. Steven Cravagan (44) is charged that he illegally cultivated opium poppy, cannabis, and erythroxylon, which is the source of cocaine. Growing such plants without a controlled drug licence is an offence under Section 17 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977. Advertisement The plants […]
Missing Letterkenny man is found safe and well
Gardaí have confirmed that James Kildea (61), who had been missing from Letterkenny since Tuesday has been located safe and well. An Garda Síochána say they would like to thank the media and public for their assistance.