Large crowds brave New Year’s Day Swim at Marble Hill


Large crowds gathered for the annual New Year’s Day Swim at Marble Hill beach today in aid of the Bluestack Special Needs Foundation. The charity swim, organised by Doe Amateur Swimming Club, kicked off at 2pm on Thursday, January 1. The beloved tradition, which is celebrating its 48th year, brings together brave swimmers of all ages […]

Gardaí appeal for witnesses to Kilmacrennan collision


Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in connection with a road traffic collision that occurred at Main Street, Kilmacrennan, in the early hours of this morning. A parked car was struck by another vehicle, possibly a silver/grey Ford Focus and damage was caused. The collision occurred at approximately 2 am on Thursday, January 1. Advertisement “If […]

A slow start, but local retailers report busy trade over Christmas
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CHRISTMAS TRADE in Letterkenny saw a slow start to December, but the month ended on a high note, despite the challenges facing both retailers and consumers. Jimmy Stafford, President of the Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce, was on the ground this week meeting with local businesses to gather feedback following what is typically the busiest time […]

Letterkenny based pension auto-enrolment launches today


MyFutureFund is now officially launched and the National Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings Authority (NAERSA) will begin collecting contributions from today. The new authority is headquartered in Letterkenny. It was established in Donegal in line with the Government’s commitment to balanced regional development. MyFutureFund guarantees access to a quality assured retirement savings scheme for over 760,000 […]

Feature Flashback: A year on and our son still has no crèche place


The Donegal News looks back at our most popular feature stories of 2025. This article was written by our reporter Róise Collins in January. FINDING childcare is an enormous challenge facing families across Donegal. This week research by Early Childhood Ireland revealed that there are more than 1,300 children on waiting lists for crèche and […]

Thousands of patients left waiting on trolleys at LUH in 2025


CLOSE TO 6,500 patients were admitted to hospital without a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) in 2025, according to figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) TrolleyWatch. Last year, 2,250 patients were left waiting on trolleys in the Emergency Department, while an additional 4,234 patients were without beds in wards across […]

Mechanical issue leaves a number of homes without water around Lettermacaward


UISCE Éireann crews are working to return normal water supply to customers in Portnoo, Rosbeg, Maas, Lettermacaward, Dooey, Doochary and surrounding areas this afternoon. Due a mechanical issue encountered this morning at Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant, reservoir levels have fallen and this is impacting supply to homes and businesses in the area.  Damien O’Sullivan of […]

Letterkenny’s Kelley Higgins to appear on Late Late Show News Year’s Eve special


AFTER a spectacular year of round tables and banishments, The Traitors winner Kelley Higgins will appear on TV screens once again.  This time, Kelley will feature as a guest on The Late Late Show’s New Year’s Eve special.  Kelley, from Letterkenny, won viewers’ hearts after completing The Traitors series as a faithful.  Advertisement Along with […]

€500,000 Daily Million Plus prize remains unclaimed in Ardara 


WITH less than two weeks to go, the National Lottery is reminding Daily Million Plus players in Ardara that a €500,000 prize is still waiting to be claimed! The prize was won from the Daily Million 2pm draw on Sunday, October 12. The winning ticket was purchased at Ardara Filling Station, Portnoo Road, Ardara, Co Donegal on Friday, October 10. Advertisement The winning Daily Million Plus numbers were: 9, […]