PCC Falcarragh celebrates outstanding Leaving Cert results


PCC Falcarragh students enjoyed celebrating their Leaving Cert results with their families, friends and teachers in the school.  It was the culmination of years of hard work and dedication for these students.  Staff from the school enjoyed watching the young people return and share their results with all those that supported and guided them on […]

Former Letterkenny surgeon Michael Sugrue takes new job in Asia
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WELL-KNOWN surgeon Dr Michael Sugrue is moving from his high-profile Letterkenny hospital role to a new top job in Malaysia. Dr Sugrue recently retired from the HSE and was awarded a mayor’s reception by Donegal County Council in May past. He is soon to take up a professorship at RUMC private medical university at Penang […]

First year students begin their journey at Mulroy College
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MANY excited students walked through the doors of Mulroy College this week. It was a week of preparation, anticipation and nerves for the pupils as they settled into their new school. The special milestone was captured by photographer Clive Wasson. The pupils were captured along with their principal Fiona Temple and other staff members.

Another morning of traffic gridlock in Letterkenny


FRUSTRATIONS are growing as Letterkenny continues to experience traffic gridlock across the town. Donegal News photographer Brian McDaid captured this photo of the Glencar Road this morning. As children go back to school this week, increased traffic at peak times is causing delays for parents, transport providers and people travelling to work or appointments. Advertisement […]

Half-marathon runner reveals personal tribute to late sister


By Lauren Wall A WOMAN with a rare lung condition successfully finished the Donegal half marathon but said the “true victory” was running it for her late sister. Leonie Gallagher was raising money for Pieta House in Letterkenny following the support they have given her since sadly losing her beautiful sister Fiona 10 years ago. […]

Donegal cyclists to cycle from Malin to Mizen for cystic fibrosis


Robin and Raphael O’Doherty from Carndonagh are two of 37 cyclists taking on the Malin2Mizen Cycle4CF challenge, making the 640km journey from Malin Head to Mizen head to raise funds and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland (CFI). Organisers and participants of the event are encouraging people to come out and show their support as it […]

Donegal driver allegedly caught speeding 194km/h in a 100km/h zone


MOTORISTS were caught dangerously speeding far in excess of legal limits with one driver flying at nearly double the 100km/h maximum. Gardai revealed that the reckless driving was recorded at 194km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N56 in Letterkenny. A second Donegal driver was recorded allegedly speeding at 170km/h in a 100km/h speed zone near […]

Island families retrace Famine escape route
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FAMILIES from Donegal’s world famous island are to retrace their ancestors’ footsteps from 170 years ago. The devastating Irish Famine meant around million people starved to death while another one to two million fled from 1850, according to historians. Among those to emigrate were families from Arranmore Island off Donegal. Advertisement They left for Beaver […]

Enda Bonner’s ‘positive legacy’ remembered at funeral Mass


THE late Enda Bonner was remembered for his dedication to family, faith, sport and serving the public at his funeral Mass today. The Dungloe native and former Fianna Fáil politician died at the age of 76 last Thursday. Mr Bonner sat in the Seanad from 1997 until 2002 and he was also a councillor for […]