Tragic death of Donegal teenager told today at inquest


  A fifteen year old girl from Ballybofey wrote her mother a note to say how proud she was of her hours before taking her own life, an inquest in Letterkenny heard today.  Shannon Gallagher, a Finn Valley School student, was pronounced dead in the early hours of December 13th, 2012 just six weeks after her younger […]


Overturned lorry on Barnesmore Gap


A lorry has overturned on the main N15 Sligo/Donegal Road at Barnesmore Gap. According to AA Roadwatch, the road is still open and traffic is getting by with care. However motorists are being warned to expect delays. It is not clear at this stage if anyone has been injured.  


Wainfest 2017 – In Pictures


A week of laughing, learning and fun with Wainfest   There has been lots of laughing, learning and fun this week as Wainfest takes hold off the children of Donegal.   With more than 100 events in 34 different venues, very young children right up to ‘very old’ children have been enjoying all types of […]


Farmers concerned about complying with slurry spreading


  Farmers in Donegal who are concerned about breaching regulations concerning the spreading of slurry are being asked to contact the Nitrates Section of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine by Saturday 14 October, at the latest, to avail of some flexibility with regards to the spreading of slurry. The Good Agricultural Practice […]


Raphoe woman appointed as IDA Press and PR Manager


  IDA Ireland, Ireland’s Foreign Direct Investment Agency has appointed Céline Crawford as Press and PR Manager. In her new role Céline will be responsible for managing a strong team who deliver IDA Ireland’s communications strategy with a vision to be the best and most successful Investment Promotion Agency in the world. Originally from Raphoe, […]


Donegal man spins €37,000 fortune on RTE game show


NEW dad Martin Johnston from Donegal Town got parenthood off to a great start when he scooped €37,000 in prizes, including a new car, on the RTE Winning Streak game show on Saturday night. Martin (31) wasn’t watching Winning Streak when his name was pulled out by Marty Whelan and Sinead Kennedy to appear on […]