DONEGAL’s annual children’s arts and book festival, Wainfest, celebrates a landmark 30 years this month. The 2026 festival was officially launched this week in the beautiful surroundings of Oakfield Park. For three decades, Wainfest has inspired young imaginations and brought children, families and communities together through books, stories, performance and creativity. 2026 is a milestone […]
Garvaghy Road solidarity event to take place in Crolly
A SOLIDARITY event for the residents of Garvaghy Road will take place at Crolly Bridge tomorrow. Residents of Garvaghy Road in Portadown have been protesting against a planned march by the Orange Order down the predominantly-nationalist road since Sunday. Independent Cllr Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig is organising the solidarity event at 10am tomorrow, having […]
Alleged stalker accused of hiding in hedge
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A MAN faces several stalking charges that include breaching an order by hiding in a hedge. The Donegal defendant had his case adjourned as he had no solicitor when he appeared at Letterkenny District Court yesterday. He faces four stalking charges – and five charges in total – relating to dates in early 2023. Advertisement The 63-year-old is […]
Gardaí launch missing person appeal for Letterkenny man
GARDAÍ are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 61-year-old James Kildea, who has been missing from Letterkenny since Tuesday, September 29. James is described as approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall, with grey hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, a blue and white striped jumper, light blue jeans […]
Business group vows to investigate traffic woes
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LETTERKENNY traffic problems are being investigated by a business group in a bid to find solutions. The group, which represents over 300 local companies, launched in-depth survey to delve deeper into the reasons for the congestion and how people are affected. Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce’s “traffic survey for local businesses and staff” begins with: how […]
Donegal people encouraged to become Secret Santas
THE Donegal Christmas Toy Appeal is calling on people across the county to become Secret Santas this Christmas, as the much-loved community initiative returns for its fifth year. Each Christmas, the appeal helps hundreds of children across Donegal whose families are experiencing financial hardship, ensuring they have something special to look forward to on Christmas morning. Now entering […]
Declan Jordan released after €20,000 court order
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A FORMER local election candidate has been released on bail and sureties totalling €20,000 after being charged with directing criminal activities. Declan Jordan (33) was appearing before Letterkenny District Court today. The defendant of Foxes Glen, Milford, appeared via videolink from Castlerea Prison. Advertisement Court documents state that Jordan is charged that on August 3, 2022, at First […]
New investment account and lower tax on gains headline Budget 2027
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A new State-backed investment account with a €50,000 tax-free threshold, lower taxes on investment gains and higher inheritance tax thresholds were among the measures announced in Budget 2027. On Tuesday, Minister for Finance Simon Harris, unveiled an €8.5 billion package, made up of €7 billion in spending and €1.5 billion in tax measures. Under the […]
EU votes in favour of proposals from Donegal
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ARGUMENTS proposed to help people with disabilities in counties like Donegal have been approved by an important European committee. A Donegal County councillor and an Inishowen community expert delivered presentations in Brussels. Cllr Jack Murray was appointed to serve as a rapporteur to investigate the specific issue of disabilities and to report his findings. Advertisement […]
Defective block homes warned not to demolish amid SEAI grant confusion
A STATE body has been challenged to state “clearly and immediately” important information needed by defective block homeowners. The call has come from confusion about SEAI home energy grants – with defective concrete block (DCB) homeowners warned not to demolish their homes. The financial supports are from semi-State body Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) […]