POSTBOXES in Donegal are set to get a whole new lease of life as An Post introduces Postbox Drop-off. The initiative is a significant new development for the Irish postal service, with 102 drop-off points across Donegal and a total of 2,590 participating postboxes. Postbox Drop-off is a handy new posting facility for postage-paid small parcels, […]
Letterkenny meeting to focus on housing crisis
A MEETING to address Donegal’s housing crisis will be held in Letterkenny. The Simon Communities of Ireland, Threshold, Community Action Tenants Union and Tinteán will host ‘Keys to Donegal: Solutions for the Housing Crisis’ at the Radisson Blu Hotel. The event will bring together policymakers, housing organisations and the community to examine the barriers people […]
Funeral arrangements confirmed for Peter (Porky) Patton, Letterkenny
THE funeral arrangements have been confirmed for well known Letterkenny man Peter ‘Porky’ Patton whose sudden passing has been met with shock and sadness among his family and many friends. Peter was a hugely popular member of the community and his warmth and friendly nature endeared him to so many. He worked for many years […]
Inspirational women celebrate 2026 with latest success
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BUSINESSWOMEN from across the county are winding up the year with a celebration of everything that makes Donegal proud and lucky to have so many female-led thriving companies. Thanks to the support of the Donegal Women in Business Network, there is a growing number of highly successful businesswomen in every town throughout the region. The […]
Donegal teenager charged with 18 counts of sexual assault
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A DONEGAL teenager has appeared in Letterkenny District Court on 18 alleged sexual assault charges. The defendant appeared in court today on charges relating to alleged offences over two years ago. He is charged of sexual assault on dates between January 2024 and May 2024. The alleged victims were all minors at the time of the […]
Councillor wants safety check on Dry Arch Roundabout sculpture
A SAFETY check is being called for one of Donegal’s most recognisable roundabouts. The Dry Arch Roundabout in Letterkenny features a sculpture of a stone arch and two stainless steel figures, known as ‘The Workers’. Fears have emerged that a “very precarious situation” could occur as some of the stonework appears to have become loose. […]
Kids’ 10-month speech waiting times branded ‘scandal’
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AN ILL granddad begged the Tanaiste to end his dialysis treatment so that his non-verbal grandson could get speech therapy. It was revealed in the Dail at the same time as health officials confirmed that Donegal children face waiting times of 44 weeks for vital therapy. Pearse Doherty TD responded by calling for “urgent action” […]
GAA club fundraiser recreates cinema classics
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DONEGAL’S youngest councillor is set for the movies and it is all in aid of a exciting GAA fundraiser. Her local GAA club Sean MacCumhaills is holding its biggest fundraiser of 2026 – and it is set to be the most glamorous ever. Scores of people like County Cllr Dakota Nic Mheanman, who is the […]
Letterkenny Christmas lights switch-on announced
DUST off your Santa jumpers because the Christmas lights are due to be switched on the county’s largest town. The festive illumination is just weeks away. Letterkenny’s much-anticipated Christmas lights switch-on has been confirmed for Sunday, November 22. Advertisement The town is set to sparkle, with Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce confirming the date to the […]
Long wait times at ED as hospital reports increase in admissions due to respiratory illness
AN increase in the rate of respiratory illness has resulted in a high number of admissions at Letterkenny University Hospital with three hospital wards in outbreak. In a statement, the hospital is warning that the Emergency Department (ED) continues to be extremely busy with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be […]