Truck Fest raises €5,000 for Donegal Down Syndrome


By Rebecca Crockett THE organisers from North West Truck Fest have spoken of their delight at raising €9,600 for Donegal Down Syndrome Association over the past two years of the event. On Monday, the event organisers presented a cheque for €5,000 to Donegal Down Syndrome Association, the proceeds from the 2024 event. Advertisement The final […]

Eighteen Donegal apprentices graduate


EIGHTEEN apprentices from Donegal were among a group of 70 craft apprentices from across 16 apprenticeship programmes who graduated at a ceremony on Friday, October 18. An additional 38 Donegal apprentices, who recently qualified, were unable to attend the ceremony due to employment and other commitments. Mayo, Sligo, and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB), […]

Build up of silt blamed for Dunfanaghy flooding


by Evelyn Cullen THE extreme flooding of Dunfanaghy’s Market Square on Sunday evening was a result not only of Storm Ashley, but the failure of the Office of Public Works (OPW) to allow for the removal of the silt and sand that has built up over many years at the old pier, it has been claimed. “The […]

Gardaí make fresh appeal over Ballybofey assault


GARDAÍ have renewed their appeal for information in relation to an assault in Ballybofey in which a man received serious injuries. The incident occurred at Main Street, near the junction for Glenfin Street, in the early hours of Sunday, April 21 at 1.30am. The incident happened shortly after the Donegal v Derry game a few […]

Letterkenny University Hospital faces overwhelming demand in emergency department


THE Emergency Department (ED) at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) has been extremely busy over the past few days with high numbers of people attending. On Monday of this week 209 patients attended the Emergency Department, one of the highest attendances recorded in LUH. Yesterday, Wednesday, September 23, 155 people attended at the Emergency Department and […]

Ardara man jailed for rape and coercive control of his wife


AN Ardara man has been jailed for eight years this week for raping and coercively controlling his wife. Sergio Correia (48), with an address on Front Street, Ardara, was found guilty by a jury earlier this year. His former wife, Kathleen Correia waived her right to anonymity, saying people should not be afraid to speak out if something […]

Family appeals for surrogacy legislation change


A BALLYBOFEY couple who have tirelessly campaigned for surrogacy legislation are calling for no more delays in enacting change. Marie McPhilemy and her husband John are proud parents to Lucy, a fifth class pupil in Dooish National School, born to them through altruistic domestic surrogacy. In the eyes of the law, Mrs McPhilemy is Lucy’s guardian, not […]

Eamon McGee announces he will contest upcoming General Election


Eamon McGee has announced that he will contest the upcoming General Election as an Irish Freedom Party candidate in Donegal. The father of two, who currently lives in Convoy, contested this year’s local elections in the Buncrana LEA. Speaking following the announcement, he said; Advertisement “This country is changing fast, and we need people to […]

WEATHER: Dry day ahead with sunny spells 


THIS morning will be mainly dry with a few sunny spells. Becoming cloudier this afternoon, rain will spread into the county later. Highest temperatures of 14 to 16 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be wet and breezy with rain becoming widespread, turning heavy at times. Moderate to fresh winds developing with lowest temperatures of 7 to […]