THE mother and daughter who tragically lost their lives in a road collision in Carndonagh have been named locally. Natalie McLaughlin (20s) was the driver of a car that collided with a van on the R240 at Carrowmore, Glentogher just before 6.30pm on Wednesday evening. One of her daughters, little Ella, who was just six-years-old, […]
Paul Faloon named as referee for Donegal vs Meath
Paul Faloon has been named as the man in the middle for Donegal’s All-Ireland semi-final vs Meath next Sunday. The Down native refereed Donegal’s victory over Mayo at Dr Hyde Park last month. He also marshalled the Royal county’s contest against Cork in Group 2 of the All-Ireland Championship. Advertisement Next Sunday’s last four clash […]
Second person dies following Carndonagh collision
THE mother of a six-year-old girl who was killed in a tragic road collision in Carndonagh yesterday evening has passed away in hospital. The woman, aged in her 20s, was the driver of a car that collided with a van on the R240 at Carrowmore, Glentogher just before 6.30pm yesterday evening. One of her daughters […]
Police to question Donegal based priest about seven more offences
A DONEGAL based priest currently in custody on a charge of attempted sexual communication with a child has been released into police custody for further questioning. Fr Eddie Gallagher, 56, of Orchard Park in Lifford, is charged with attempted sexual communication with a child on dates between 2 April and 17 April of this year. He […]
Gaoth Dobhair students in Greece for entrepreneur competition
A group of students from Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair are representing Ireland in Greece where Europe’s largest entrepreneurship competition for young people is taking place this week. The Eco Paws team is among 800 plus young entrepreneurs from 40 European countries at JA Europe’s Gen E 2025 event in Athens,. At this event, these young students […]
Civic reception tomorrow to mark 100 years in Council for Blaney family
A CIVIC reception marking 100 years of the Blaney family’s continued representation on Donegal County Council will take place tomorrow. The family is extending an open invitation to everyone to attend the significant milestone event, which will be held in Council Chamber, Lifford, at 3pm. This is the highest honour that the Council can bestow on […]
Prayers sought for St Johnston boy in lifesaving bone morrow surgery
THE grandmother of a brave St Johnston boy asked for prayers as the youngster underwent a lifesaving bone morrow transplant in the Netherlands yesterday. Little Zach McCrossan travelled to the Netherlands last week for treatment for a rare blood disorder. The four-year-old was diagnosed with high-risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), a rare blood disorder that progresses to Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML). […]
Surgical hub location in Sligo will be ‘death knell’ for Donegal patients
by Louise Doyle A DONEGAL deputy has told the Dáil that the longer the uncertainty over the location of the north west surgical hub continues, doubts over just how future-proof services at Letterkenny University Hospital are could deepen. Pearse Doherty TD warned the government that LUH faces the potential of being downgraded from its current Model 3 […]
Coughlan rules out running for president ahead of 2025 election
By Dionne Meehan CHAIRPERSON of the Donegal GAA County Board and former Tánaiste Mary Coughlan has shut down rumours that she will be throwing her hat into the ring to replace Michael D. Higgins as president. Speaking to the Donegal News, the Frosses native expressed her shock at the circulating rumours. Advertisement Becoming the first […]
Donegal garda resignation figures revealed
by Louise Doyle SEVEN gardaí from Donegal Division have resigned from duty over a three-year period to date this year, we can reveal. Figures released to this newspaper through a request under the Freedom of Information Act show seven gardaí have resigned from Donegal Division since 2023. Advertisement A breakdown of the figures reveal two […]