by Evelyn Cullen HAVING been selected at the party convention on Thursday night in the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny as one of two candidates to contest the next general election for Fianna Fáil, Pat the Cope Gallagher is optimistic that he can win back the Dáil seat he lost in 2020. He will run alongside Minster […]
Weather: Dry today with sunny spells
THIS morning, any mist or fog will clear quickly leaving a dry day with sunny spells. As the afternoon approaches, it will become a little cloudier with perhaps the odd spot of drizzle at times along the coast. Highest temperatures of 12 to 21 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be largely dry with clear spells. Lowest […]
€24,000 worth of suspected cannabis seized in Letterkenny
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after gardaí seized €24,000 worth of suspected cannabis and €7,000 cash in Letterkenny earlier this month. As part of Operation Tara, uniformed gardaí searched a residence in the Letterkenny area on September 6, 2024. One man was arrested but has since been released without charge. Advertisement The drugs seized will now be […]
Catherine and Paul’s dream wedding where friendship turned into forever
By Tara McCormack THIS WEEK, Donegal News celebrates the wedding of Catherine Mac Intyre and Paul Murphy, both from Letterkenny, who recently celebrated their big day at the stunning Mount Errigal Hotel. Their love story is one built on years of friendship, and their wedding day was nothing short of spectacular, filled with heartfelt moments, […]
Donegal students’ education affected by poor transport links – survey
By Rebecca Crockett OVER half of students in Donegal say they have been affected by poor transport links across the county, according to a survey by the Irish Second-Level Students’ Union (ISSU) on Tuesday. The survey asked 470 students across Donegal about their opinions on transportation in their area with 54.1 per cent of respondents […]
Much loved Dungloe sporting figure retires after almost two decades
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL Sports Partnership’s Chief Executive is set to retire at the end of the month after 18 years of service. Dungloe man, Myles Sweeney, has spent almost two decades evolving Donegal Sports Partnership to where it is today. Advertisement When Myles began the role in 2006 after a lengthy career with Donegal […]
Call for more rural routes to be gritted
COUNCILLOR Declan Meehan called on Donegal County Council to include rural public transport routes in the winter gritting programme in order to ensure “an efficient and dependable public transport system for those areas serviced by a licensed provider, whether through Local Link or private providers”. The councillor told members that with the dearth of taxis in the […]
Cathedral Quarter to launch 10th anniversary booklet
The launch of Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter’s tenth anniversary commemorative booklet will take place at the local Dillons Hotel on Thursday, September 26. The event promises to be something of a red-letter day for the group as it marks a remarkable first decade for the Cathedral Quarter committee. Speaking this week one of the main driving […]
Culture Night 2024: A Celebration of Arts, Heritage, and Community
TAKING place on Friday, September 20, Culture Night is ‘One Night For All’, with events taking place across Donegal. This year’s event promises some of the most exciting and exclusive programmes to date. Donegal County Council Arts Officer, Traolach Ó Fionnáin said it’s a night where the whole community comes together to celebrate the rich cultural tapestry […]
‘I am living a life sentence as a girl who hasn’t even yet begun her life’
by Dionne Meehan A WOMAN who was sexually assaulted by a Donegal taxi driver after a night out in Letterkenny when she was 18-years-old, is calling for reform after waiting seven years for justice. Paul Bryan (63) of The Bungalow, Newtowncunningham, admitted two charges of sexual assault by penetration and sexual assault on October 22, […]