Last week, Ballybofey and Stranorlar found themselves in the spotlight for an unenviable reason. An Irish Times series on dereliction featured the Twin Towns, where the commercial vacancy rate stands at 33.6 per cent, the second highest in the country. Sadly, though, as people living across Donegal know, the problem is much wider. The commercial […]
Spanish Armada brings the community together again
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By Eoin McGarvey A FASCINATING chapter of local and maritime history was brought to life in Seanscoil Mhullach Dubh at the weekend as a large gathering of locals and visitors came together to recall and discuss the arrival of a Spanish Armada ship off the West Donegal coast last month. The event proved to be […]
Joe Burns: ‘Reaching out to others was in his nature’
THE death of Joe Burns, College Park, Letterkenny, has been met with deep sadness in the town. Much of Joe’s life was spent working in the hospitality trade in Letterkenny, serving behind the bar in a host of local pubs, including the old McClafferty’s Bar, the Central, McCarry’s, and most recently, the Townhouse on Lower […]
More traffic problems in Letterkenny: Traffic lights stop working, council say avoid the area
MOTORISTS and business owners in Letterkenny town centre were left angry and frustrated this evening when a number of sets of traffic lights stopped working causing major disruption. Donegal County Council say the lights may not be fixed until Monday or even Tuesday and this evening advised the public to avoid the area. In a […]
Reacher is back, and still refusing to be intimidated
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This week’s Channel Hopper TV Column by Paul Bradley Reacher Amazon Ludwig BBC1, Thursday, 9pm Advertisement My Brilliant Career Netflix Buried With Michael Sheen BBC2, Monday, 9pm Reacher is back. He’ll be hard to miss: not only is the character a “250-pound ex-soldier” with a way of getting in people’s faces, but Amazon is […]
Piece of quick thinking sparks dramatic water rescue
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By Paul McElwee A MAN’S quick thinking and eagle-eyed observation have been credited with helping to save the life of a swimmer who recently got into difficulty in rough seas off the Donegal coast. Danny McGinty was enjoying a few days in Bundoran with his family when a walk with his four-year-old daughter turned into […]
JACKPOT! Donegal winner scoops €500,000 on the Prize Bonds
A LUCKY Donegal winner has scooped today’s top prize of half a million euro on the Prize Bonds. The lucky bond number is BJW627731 and was purchased in 2025. There were over 8,600 prizes awarded in today’s Prize Bond Draw with the Donegal bond holder claiming the top prize of €500,000. Advertisement In addition to […]
Circular Dress Collaborative to hold ‘Pop-Up With Purpose’ event
ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE By Lauren Wall CIRCULAR Dress Collaborative have announced a pop-up shop as part of their Circular Fashion training course. Advertisement The event will take place in Blake’s Bar, Letterkenny tomorrow and will raise funds for Donegal Domestic Violence Services. Donegal Domestic Violence Services provide 247 support to women and children in Donegal suffering […]
Gardaí investigate burglary at Letterkenny business
A BUSINESS premises was burgled overnight in Letterkenny. Gardaí responded to a report of a burglary at a commercial premises at the Port Road, believed to be AXA Insurance. The incident occurred around 2:30am this morning. Advertisement A technical examination of the scene has been carried out. Investigations are ongoing into the incident.
‘People are at breaking point’ – Pearse Doherty TD
Donegal TD and Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty, has said that the government must commit today to no further increases in excise duty on petrol and diesel while prices remain high. Speaking ahead of the recall of the Dáil, Deputy Doherty said: “Sinn Féin’s position is clear. “There must be a realisation that […]