DONEGAL Deputy Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher has paid tribute to long-serving Donegal priest, Fr Eddie Gallagher, describing him as a once in a lifetime priest. Last month, a packed congregation gathered in St Bridget’s Church, Leitir, to celebrate Fr Eddie’s retirement – the large attendance reflecting the deep affection and admiration felt for the Glenfin […]
Man who died on Errigal to be remembered with sponsored walk
FAMILY and friends of the late Carl Henderson have organised a sponsored walk up Errigal in his memory on the six month anniversary of his sudden passing. On Saturday, April 26, the husband and father of three was hiking on Errigal when he suffered a medical event and despite the best efforts of the emergency […]
Gardaí issue student accommodation fraud warning ahead of Wednesday’s CAO offers
IN light of Friday’s Leaving Certificate results and this week’s third-level CAO offers, An Garda Síochána is advising that accommodation fraud typically peaks at this time of year, as returning and first-time students secure college housing. So far in the first six months of 2025, reports of accommodation fraud are up by 22 per cent, […]
Students prepare for CAO offers
By Róise Collins THERE were scenes of joy, relief and celebration as over 2,000 students across Donegal received their long-awaited Leaving Cert results on Friday morning. The Donegal News visited three local schools to see the reactions. Advertisement In each, the atmosphere was electric as classmates, teachers and families came together to mark the milestone. […]
Veil of sadness over Dungloe
By Róise Collins THE funeral of nine-year-old Joey Forker, who tragically passed away in Dungloe on Friday evening, will take place on Thursday afternoon. The tragic incident, which involved machinery, happened in Meenmore on the outskirts of the west Donegal town on Friday. Advertisement Gardaí and emergency services responded to the incident at the Dungloe premises. […]
Weather: Mix of cloud and sunny spells
THIS morning there will be a mix of cloudy periods and sunny spells. More cloud will gradually build later this afternoon as southerly winds will strengthen and a band of rain spreads. The rain may be heavy at times with the odd rumble of thunder too. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 19 to 21 degrees. Tonight, […]
ATU launches BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy course
THERE is good news for students considering their options for third level education in the north west with confirmation that Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is launching a new Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Physiotherapy programme. The programme will commence this September 2025 at ATU’s Letterkenny campus. ATU’s BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy programme (CAO Code: AU374) […]
O’Neill and Jennings take the honours at Donegal Half Marathon
LAURENCE O’Neill from Strabane AC took the win in this morning’s Donegal Half Marathon in Letterkenny which had around 1,100 finishers. On a dry and clammy morning, the Carlow native clocked 1:15:18, with Paul Finnegan of Armagh AC second in 1:15:57 and Gerard Cuddy from Galway City Harriers third in 1:17:06. Caitriona Jennings of Letterkenny […]
Funeral to be held on Thursday for young boy who died in Dungloe
Funeral arrangements have been announced for nine-year-old Joey Forker, who tragically passed away in Dungloe on Friday night. His Funeral Mass is to be held on Thursday at 12 noon in St. Crona’s Church, Dungloe, followed by interment in Magheragallon Cemetery, Gweedore. He will repose at McGlynns funeral home, Dungloe on Monday, August 25 from […]
Young boy dies in tragic incident in Dungloe
A young boy has died following a tragic incident in Dungloe on Friday. In a statement this morning gardaí said emergency services responded to a fatal incident at a premises in Dungloe yesterday evening. A male child was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body was removed to Letterkenny University Hospital and a post-mortem examination […]