MORE than 70 years after the end of World War II a Donegal soldier’s service to the Local Defence Force has finally been recognised. Rooskey pensioner James Callan was proudly saluted by officers as he collected his medal during a special ceremony at Finner Camp recently. The Local Defence Force (LDF) existed from 1939 to […]

A 69-year-old woman has died following a road traffic collision near Donegal Town. The female pedestrian was fatally injured after she was struck by a car at Tinnycahill, Clar, at approximately 8pm. She was pronounced dead at scene and the body was removed to Letterkenny University Hospital where a post mortem is due to take […]

DEPUTY Pat the Cope Gallagher has paid tribute to Bishop Seamus Hegarty following his passing at the age of 79. Speaking earlier today, Deputy Gallagher said, “During his tenure as Bishop in Derry and Raphoe, Bishop Hegarty’s ministry covered thirty years. During that period he faced numerous challenges and he was extremely self-conscious of his […]

HUNDREDS of young people protested in Letterkenny this morning as part of a global strike against climate change. Schoolchildren across the county downed tools this morning to join in the rally. Carrying flags and placards, they urged the world’s governments to escalate the actions they are taking to combat the climate crisis. Rally organiser, Inishowen […]