AN appeal has been lodged against planning permission for a new development in Raphoe, with concerns raised over heritage, landscape protection and potential impacts on the Beltany Stone Circle. Planning permission for the development at Tops Farm was given the green light by Donegal County Council. The application, submitted by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the […]
Tributes paid to Joe Mulholland following his passing
There has been much sadness following the passing of Joe Mulholland, who was the founder and driving force behind the MacGill Summer School in Glenties. The former Managing Director of RTÉ Television died yesterday in Dublin aged 85 after a long illness. Born in 1940, Dr Mulholland grew up the eldest of a family of […]
Gardaí at the scene of three car collision in Stranorlar
Gardaí are currently at the scene of a collision involving three cars at Dunwiley, Stranorlar. “There are no initial reports of any serious injuries,” a garda spokesperson confirmed. Emergency services remain at the scene and further details will be provided when received. Advertisement
House building in Letterkenny to surge in next two years
By Chris Ashmore A surge in house building is expected in Letterkenny over the next few years as planning queries and applications are now at their highest since 2021. In his report to the January meeting of Donegal County Council, Chief Executive, John McLaughlin, stated that recent trends show there has been an increase in the […]
The Way We Were
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Ava Maguire delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com January 10, 1976 NO BIN COLLECTION SERVICE IN LETTERKENNY Advertisement From this week, Letterkenny is altogether without a domestic refuse collection service. The entire system has broken […]
Louise James reflects on Buncrana Pier tragedy as 10th anniversary approaches
Last night Louise James sat down with Tommy Tiernan ahead of the 10th anniversary of the Buncrana Pier tragedy, which claimed the lives of five of her family members. Her partner Sean McGrotty (49), sons Mark (12) and Evan McGrotty (8), her mother Ruth Daniels, (57) and her sister, Jodie Lee Daniels (14) all died […]
Weather advisory issued due to flooding risk
MET Éireann and Donegal County Council have issued a weather advisory warning of a potential risk of flooding due to expected spells of heavy and persistent rainfall throughout the coming week. The advisory is in effect nationwide from 11am today until midnight on Monday, February 2. Rain is expected to fall on already saturated ground, […]
Gortahork man fined for no insurance
A Gortahork man was fined €500 at Falcarragh District Court after being charged with driving a vehicle without insurance. Michael Martin McGee was stopped by Gardai at Magheraoarty on May 9 last year and had been asked to produce his insurance or a certificate of exemption at a Garda Station within ten days but failed to […]
The Third Degree: ‘Social media is an important connector but the personal touch is hard to beat’
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Donegal News columnist Paul Bradley caught up with Eamonn Bonner this week. They spoke about the important role arts and traditional crafts still play in a social media world. Hi Eamonn, thanks for doing this interview. Could you tell us a bit about yourself, please? I was born in Burtonport and growing up there gave […]
Photo special: Letterkenny Chamber’s business breakfast
Eighty business people from across Donegal, Sligo and Northern Ireland gathered at Century Complex for the “Strategies to Thrive in 2026” business breakfast, hosted by Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Donegal ETB. The event aimed to equip business leaders with tools to strengthen resilience, look at their achievements and challenges and plan with […]