Support urgently needed as back-to-school costs soar in Donegal


WITH the back-to-school season upon us, families across Donegal are feeling the immediate strain of rising education-related expenses. The Donegal Food Response Network, supported by the Donegal Local Development Company (DLDC), has urgently launched its back-to-school appeal for donations to your local community groups, helping those most affected by these financial pressures. In response to this growing […]

US visit to Letterkenny underway


Kim Liney from Elizabethtown in Pennsylvania is visiting Letterkenny this week as efforts are made to re-ignite the relationship between the US town and Letterkenny. For many years, the towns were twinned and members of Letterkenny Town Council visited Elizabethtown during the St. Patrick’s trip to the US each year. Over the years, close relationships […]

Accommodation urgently needed for ATU students


by Louise Doyle A FRESH call is being made for accommodation providers for students in Donegal ahead of the soon to be released CAO offers. Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Students’ Union President Donegal, Kevin Sweeney said more accommodation is being actively sought. Advertisement He is appealing to anyone who has a spare house, apartment/flat, digs or a room […]

UPDATE: One arrested following Inishowen collision


By Dionne Meehan A MAN (20s) has been arrested following last night’s single-vehicle road traffic collision in Inishowen. The incident occurred at 9.55pm, Thursday, August 15, at Burnfoot. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “Two men and one woman, all aged in their 20s, were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of injuries believed to […]

Donegal welcomes back Olympic relay star Kelly McGrory today 


By Tara McCormack Irish Olympic relay star Kelly McGrory is set to receive a warm homecoming in Donegal today. The Tir Chonaill athlete delivered an outstanding performance in the 4×400 meters relay at the Paris Olympics, where Ireland narrowly missed out on a medal, finishing just shy of bronze. Advertisement Kelly played a pivotal role […]

Dunnes Stores issue urgent recall for baby sleepsuits over safety concerns


By Tara McCormack  Dunnes Stores has issued a recall for three children’s clothing items designed for newborns that were sold in Ireland due to a “safety issue.” In an advertisement published in today’s Irish Independent newspaper, the retailer announced: “It has come to our attention that a safety issue has been identified with the use […]

Three hospitalised after late-night crash in Inishowen


By Tara McCormack Three individuals were hospitalised after a single-vehicle collision in County Donegal. The incident took place in Burnfoot, Inishowen, around 9:55 PM on Thursday night. Advertisement The road connecting Burnfoot to Birdstown/Muff was temporarily closed but has since reopened. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. Anyone with information is urged to contact Buncrana Garda […]

Donegal News team are nominated for Local Ireland Media awards


The Donegal News has been shortlisted for a number of awards in this year’s Local Ireland Media awards. Diarmaid Doherty (Editor), Louise Doyle (News Editor) and Gary Doherty-McClenaghan (Senior Business Development Executive) have been nominated for awards. Local Ireland is the association representing local news publishers across the country. Advertisement This year will be the ninth edition […]

Housing minister has “no plans” to visit Donegal


A FRESH call has been made by the Mica Action Group (MAG) for Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien to meet with defective concrete block affected homeowners in a public meeting. In an open letter, the group stated it has been over a year since members requested a public meeting with Minister O’Brien to discuss concerns about the […]