By Sean Murphy THIRTY-TWO years after her sister vanished, Kathleen Arkinson returned to the seaside town where 15-year-old Arlene was last known to be happy – and released yellow roses into the sea in her memory. Arlene disappeared on August 14, 1994, after attending a disco in Bundoran the previous night. Advertisement For Kathleen, returning […]
Dr Gerry Lane and Dr Jack Collins honoured at Blue Light Awards
TWO Donegal doctors who volunteer with CRITICAL, the emergency medical response charity, have been honoured at the inaugural Ireland Blue Light Awards 2026. Dr Gerry Lane and Dr Jack Collins were joint winners of the Blue Light Unsung Hero Award. The awards, which honour members of the emergency services across the country, were held at […]
David James chosen to end Rose of Tralee on a high note
THE Rose of Tralee final is set to take place this evening on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. Fans will eagerly anticipate the outcome of the final show. However, this final will have twice the excitement for Donegal viewers as singer, David James has been chosen to perform the famous ballad ‘The Rose of Tralee’ […]
Vacant property destroyed by fire in Dungloe
A FIRE destroyed a vacant property in Dungloe. An investigation is ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the fire, which occurred in the area of Radharc An Seascan between 3am and 5am on Tuesday, August 11. The Fire Services attended the scene to extinguish the fire but the property was destroyed. Nobody was injured in the blaze. Advertisement […]
Man assaulted in broad daylight on Ramelton Main Street
A MAN was assaulted on Ramelton Main Street in broad daylight. The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 12 between 3pm and 4pm. A man was reported to have been assaulted by another man and sustained non-life threatening injuries as a result. Advertisement Two women injured after alleged assaults in Letterkenny “We wish to speak to anybody who […]
Flower pot emptied onto car during midnight argument in Castlefin
A FLOWER pot was emptied onto a car causing damage in Castlefin. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in connection with the criminal damage incident. It occurred at The Diamond between approximately midnight and 00.30am. Sunday, August 16. Advertisement An argument is reported to have taken place on the street between those times and it is believed […]
Two women injured after alleged assaults in Letterkenny
TWO women were injured after they were assaulted in Letterkenny on Sunday night. Gardaí in Letterkenny are seeking witnesses in connection with a couple of alleged assault incidents that occurred on the Gortlee Road at approximately 10.25pm on August 16. The women sustained non-life threatening injuries as a result of the incidents. Advertisement Gardaí say they are following […]
Letterkenny coffee morning for charity cause
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A SUCCESSFUL coffee morning was held at Cafe Sonder in aid of Ronald McDonald House Ireland. Located on the grounds of Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin, Ronald McDonald House provides accommodation, care and support to families of seriously ill children in hospital. As well as the coffee morning at Sonder, Dunfanaghy Golf Club also held […]
IN PICS: Another brilliant weekend at Summer Sessions
What a weekend! Summer Sessions delivered another brilliant weekend of music, entertainment and energy as the Big Top at Kiltoy rocked to some classic sounds over the three days. It’s a music festival that continues to grow in popularity and you can see why. Advertisement Cian Ducrot was quite brilliant on Friday night and there […]
Mosaic Early Education welcomes Sinead Hanlon as Training Consultant
Mosaic Early Education Ltd has announced the appointment of Sinead Hanlon as Training Consultant. Sinead is Manager of Ardara Community Childcare CLG, where she is recognised as an outstanding early years leader with a strong commitment to quality, mentoring and continuous improvement. In her new role, Sinead will deliver accredited professional development programmes that support […]