THE Road Safety Authority (RSA) is inviting nominations for the 2026 Leading Lights in Road Safety Awards, celebrating the individuals, organisations and communities making a significant contribution to improving road safety across Ireland. Now in their seventeenth year, the awards recognise outstanding efforts to promote safer roads through education, awareness campaigns, research, innovation and community-led […]
Family day out supports Gavin Glynn Foundation
A VIP screening of Moana was hosted by Nomadic and The Gavin Glynn Foundation in Eclipse Cinema Lifford. Nomadic have partnered with The Gavin Glynn Foundation and aim to raise €10,000 to help support Irish families whose children require specialist cancer treatment abroad. Until August 31, Nomadic will donate 5 cents from every Nomadic Clusters […]
Deaths in Donegal,Wednesday afternoon, August 19
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Veronica (Vonnie) Gallagher (née O’Keeffe), Drumany, Letterkenny William Thomas (Tom) Carlin, Swords, Co. Dublin and formerly of Dungorman, Castlefin Advertisement Roseann Melly, Lettermacaward Andrew Corry, Letterkenny, formerly of Verner St. Belfast, and New Jersey, USA Mary McNelis, Glencolmcille Veronica (Vonnie) Gallagher (née O’Keeffe), Drumany, Letterkenny The […]
Great turnout for Lifford’s Community Fun Day
FAMILIES, friends and local residents came together on Friday, August 14 to enjoy a Community Fun Day hosted by young people involved in the Strive programme in Lifford. The event was organised to celebrate the unique community spirit of Lifford while giving something back to the local area. Bringing together people of all ages, the […]
Collision in carpark at Lisfannon Beach
A COLLISION occurred between two vehicles in the carpark at Lisfannon Beach in Buncrana. It happened on Friday, August 14 at approximately 11am. The driver of a parked car returned to find a note on her windscreen from another driver to say that the damage had been caused. Advertisement Unfortunately, the contact number that was provided will not connect. […]
Letterkenny’s Gráinne Curistan takes solo show to Dublin Fringe Festival
LETTERKENNY born artist Gráinne Curistan is set to bring her solo show Saving For A Helicopter to the Dublin Fringe Festival this September after a sold out run at An Grianán Theatre. Saving For A Helicopter premiered at An Grianán Theatre in June and tells Gráinne’s real life experience from her childhood belief that she […]
Car stolen during early hours in Letterkenny
A CAR was stolen in the early hours from a business premises in Letterkenny. The theft occurred on the Port Road, opposite the ATU, on Wednesday, August 12 at approximately 3:40am. The car in question is a blue Fiat Doblo, registration number ‘05 LS 3264’. Advertisement Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have travelled in that area with a […]
Update: Two males brought to hospital with ‘serious injuries’ after Burt collision
TWO males have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a road traffic collision in Burt. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a two vehicle road traffic collision on the N13 between Bridgend and Manorcunningham this evening, Tuesday. The driver of one vehicle, a male aged in his 20s, was brought to Letterkenny University […]
Man seriously injured in assault at Donegal church
A MAN was taken to hospital with serious injuries after he was assaulted by a group of males outside a Donegal church. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in connection with the alleged assault that occurred in the carpark of the Church of the Holy Redeemer, Drimarone, Letterbarrow. The incident happened on Wednesday, August 12 at approximately 3:30pm. Advertisement A […]
Emma Nelis puts best foot forward as Rose of Tralee to be crowned tonight
DONEGAL Rose Emma Nelis did her county proud as she appeared on the Rose of Tralee selection last night. Emma is 24 years old from Gartan and teaches History and English in Errigal College, Letterkenny. She was the final Rose to take to the stage on the first selection night and she spoke of her […]