THE Donegal News has again been singled out as one of the best local newspapers in Ireland. In recent years, the Donegal News has maintained a proud record of regularly winning awards in recognition of its award-winning journalism that is “trusted to tell it right, wherever we tell it”. And the newly released nominations for […]
Damaged car found abandoned after Drumkeen collision
A CAR with “extensive damage” was found abandoned after a collision in Drumkeen. The single vehicle road traffic collision occurred on the N13 at Trentaboy, on the Letterkenny side of the filling station. It happened at approximately 1.35am on Sunday, August 9. Advertisement A blue Subaru Impreza collided with a steel barrier at that time. Nobody […]
Motorcyclist brought to Sligo University Hospital after Laghey collision
A MOTORCYCLIST was brought to Sligo University Hospital after a collision with a car in Laghey yesterday. The two vehicle road traffic collision occurred at approximately 1.50pm at Coxtown. The collision occurred between a motorcycle and a car. The motorcyclist was transferred to Sligo University Hospital to receive treatment for his injuries. No other injuries […]
New passport figures show Donegal issued more than 24 counties
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DONEGAL has one of the highest figures for new passport applications this year, new figures show. After the country’s four biggest cities and the three satellite counties around the capital, no county had more passports issued than Donegal. Only big cities Dublin (93,223 passports), Cork (35,257), Galway (16,543), and Limerick (12,524) followed by the commuter […]
Kilcar GAA suspends activity after James McHugh’s death
KILCAR GAA club has suspended all activity following the death of James McHugh. The 1992 All-Ireland winner died following a road crash collision yesterday in Cavan. News of his passing has been met with shock and sadness across Donegal, particularly among the GAA community. He was 62. Advertisement Man who died in Cavan collision was […]
Student accommodation shortage highlighted
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LETTERKENNY’S largest student body has highlighted the accommodation shortage by appealing to local homes to “open their doors” Atlantic Technological University (ATU) issued its appeal because accommodation remains “limited” and “continues to place significant pressure on students, particularly first-year students and those relocating” to the town. The university is “encouraging individuals, couples, and families with […]
Exhibition highlights Dungloe’s window to the past
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By Eoin Mc Garvey Ionad Teampall Chróine in Dungloe became more than an exhibition space recently, it became a gateway to another time when an exhibition of old photographs was unveiled. The exhibition, officially opened by local man Jimmy Durning, drew a steady stream of visitors as each image evoked memories, conversations and a renewed […]
Man who died in Cavan collision was former All-Ireland winner, James McHugh
THE man who died in yesterday afternoon’s road traffic collision in Co Cavan was former Donegal All-Ireland winning footballer James McHugh from Bavin, Kilcar. News of his passing has been met with shock and sadness across Donegal, particularly among the GAA community. He was 62. His wife Noreen was seriously injured in the collision and […]
Sixteen Donegal producers among Blas na hÉireann 2026 finalists
THE finalists for Blas na hÉireann, the Irish Food Awards 2026, have been announced, with 16 exceptional producers from Donegal making it through to the final stage of Ireland’s most prestigious food awards. The countdown is now officially on for the return to Dingle this autumn, where the very best of Irish food and drink […]
Man in his 60s dead, woman seriously injured in Cavan collision
A man in his 60s has died and a woman in her 60s has been seriously injured following a road traffic collision in Co Cavan this afternoon. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the fatal road traffic collision on the N3 at Drummallaght, between Virginia and Cavan, Co Cavan, shortly before 2pm. The collision involved […]