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 […]
Weather: Rather cloudy day with outbreaks of rain and drizzle
TODAY will be rather cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. It will brighten up this afternoon with scattered showers, some heavy with the chance of an isolated thunderstorm, but they will ease later. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly cloudy with patchy drizzle for a time early tonight […]
Young girl killed and three seriously injured in Carndonagh collision
A YOUNG girl has died and three others have been seriously injured following a fatal road collision in Carndonagh. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the collision, which involved a car and a van, on the R240 at Carrowmore, Glentogher shortly before 6.30pm yesterday. A female passenger, a young girl, was pronounced dead […]
Six Donegal bands allocated €9,000 through bursary scheme
SIX Donegal bands have been allocated grants totalling €9,000 through the Non-Mainstream Music Education Bursary Scheme. Mullaghduff Band, Comhaltas Craobh Fhanada Fhanada and Manorcunnunigham Pipe Band will each receive €2,000, while St Catherine’s Accordion Band, St Cartha’s Band and Arranmore Pipe Band will each get a funding allocation of €1,000. Welcoming the announcement made by […]