Winners of Road Safety Art Competition announced


The Donegal Road Safety Working Group and Finn Harps Football Club have announced the winners of the Primary School Road Safety Art Competition. The number of entries received this year, is the largest since the competition was first launched in 2011, which shows how popular and successful the competition is.  The safety of all road users […]


WATCH: International Women’s Day – From passion project to verified topseller on Depop


An Engineering student who started a vintage clothing business in her bedroom has successfully grown her ‘passion project’ into a verified top seller on Depop. Sadhbha Medlar (Sab) is the founder and owner of an independent brand called sourcedbysab that specialises in premium vintage and sustainable streetwear located at Grand Central Canal Road, Letterkenny and online via the […]


Daniel O’Donnell thanks community after sister’s death


DANIEL O’Donnell and his family have paid a heartfelt thanks to the local community for their support and kindness following the sudden death of his sister. Kathleen Doogan (Bosco) née O’Donnell died last month at her home in Kincasslagh. The wake and funeral of the popular and much-loved mother-of-four was attended by hundreds of people. Advertisement In a fitting […]


Funerals details of men who died in separate incidents


THE funerals of two well known Letterkenny men who died in unrelated incidents yesterday will take place this weekend. Tributes have flowed following the deaths of Kieran McGrath, PRO and committee member of Letterkenny Rovers FC. Likewise sympathies have been offered to the family of Liam Haughey, a stalwart of Bonagee Utd FC. Advertisement Both […]


Decision to Include All ACRES Applicants the Correct Call – IFA


IFA President Tim Cullinan said the inclusion of all applicants for ACRES was the best outcome for those wishing to participate in an agri-environment scheme.   “The Dept has made the right decision here. It would have sent a very negative signal if farmers had expressed an interest in the scheme and then found themselves […]


Football star Amber Barrett to appear on Late Late


Donegal woman Amber Barrett is set to join Ryan Tubridy on the Late Late Show this Friday.  This summer the Irish women’s soccer team will take their place among the nations of the world at this year’s world cup. Their first game will see them face the hosts Australia in front of 83,500 fans in […]


COVID-19 vaccinations continue in Donegal


The HSE are continuing to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible cohorts in Donegal.   Those aged 6 months to 4 years can receive their primary COVID-19 boosters, appointments for which can be made via www.hse.ie Advertisement Children aged five to eleven years can also receive their primary doses at the Letterkenny CVC tomorrow Friday March […]


Second teenager dies in swimming tragedy, Buncrana

Two bodies recovered in separate incidents


THE bodies of two men have been recovered in Donegal this evening in two separate incidents. Gardaí were assisted by the Coastguard at the Port Bridge in Letterkenny earlier today where a man’s body, aged in his late 40s, was removed from the water. In a separate incident a man’s body, aged in his late […]


Missing teen found safe and well


A teenager who had been missing from Rathmullan has been found safe and well. Aaron Donnelly (17) had been missing since February 13. A Garda spokesperson said, “We would like to thank the public and media for their assistance in this matter.”


Call for additional ambulance crews in Donegal


THE government has been urged to provide at least three additional ambulances and crews in Donegal to prevent a worsening of the ‘crisis’ within the service. Donegal Independent TD Thomas Pringle has called for extra crews to be installed at Killybegs station, Inishowen and in either Ballybofey or Lettekenny. Speaking in the Dail he said, “Killybegs […]