Renewed warning to businesses after spate of break ins


GARDAI have renewed their warning to retail business owners after a spate of break ins around the county. The latest incident occurred overnight in the early hours of Thursday morning when SuperValu in Dungloe was targeted,  the fifth incident within three weeks. Businesses in Laghey, Letterkenny and Killygordon have also been targeted by criminals who […]

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Talented young jockey is punching above is weight


DONEGAL NEWS SPORTS PERSONALITY – AUGUST THE horse and pony racing season comes to an end in Athea, Co Limerick, this weekend for talented young Letterkenny jockey Dylan Browne-McMonagle. A third year student at Errigal College, Dylan (14) from the Mountain Top is the new champion horse and pony rider for the Northern region. It’s […]


Buncrana pier pre inquest


  The family who lost their lives in the Buncrana pier tragedy last year could not open the doors of their car, an pre-inquest hearing heard yesterday. The first responders to the vehicle couldn’t open the submerged Audi Q7 jeep’s door when they reached the scene. Advertisement Sean McGrotty, 46, sons Mark, 11 and eight […]


Dublin Fringe Festival appoints Donegal woman as new festival director


  Dublin Fringe Festival is delighted to announce the appointment of Ruth McGowan as its new Festival Director. Following a sensational edition of Ireland’s leading multi-disciplinary arts festival this year, McGowan, a Ballybofey woman, will take on the role on 27 November 2017. Ruth McGowan has been Programme Manager with Dublin Fringe Festival since 2015, […]


Weather warning for Donegal


  Strong gales are expected this evening for parts of West Donegal as Met Eireann issue a yellow weather warning.  Southerly winds are expected to reach 55-65 km/hr with gusts up to 90 to 100km/hr to affect Atlantic coastal fringes of the West and North West.  Advertisement The warning has been put in place until […]