Donegal memories in National Museum book on rural life


A BEAUTIFUL compilation of memories about rural life in times gone by has just been reprinted for a third time due to its ongoing success. ‘Happy Days and Hard Times’ is a collection of memories, stories and images, compiled by the National Museum of Ireland, and it includes a wonderful submission from Donegal where one […]

Gardaí investigating alleged Gortahork assault


GARDAÍ are investigating the alleged assault on a man in Gortahork. Gardaí are investigating a couple of incidents that occurred in a licenced premises at Main Street, Gortahork on Monday, March 31, between approximately 9pm and 9.30pm when two men were allegedly assaulted by another man within the premises. The injuries sustained by the two men were […]

Donegal finalists for Young Environmentalist Awards


 Young climate activists from Co Donegal are among the all-island finalists selected to go through to this year’s ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards (YEA), taking place on May 8 in the Dublin Royal Convention Centre. ECO-UNESCO has announced the YEA 2025 finalists today (22.04.25) to coincide with Earth Day which takes place every year on April […]

Raphoe reaps the rewards of Uisce Éireann works


A 1km stretch of old water mains have been replaced in Raphoe guaranteeing the town a much more reliable water supply. Uisce Éireann crews have completed the old mains replacement works at Beltony Road, Raphoe and the new pipework will ensure a reduction in disruption of the water supply from bursts. The work will also […]

Gardaí probing alleged assaults on two teenagers


GARDAÍ are investigating two alleged assaults on two teenagers in Ballybofey. The two alleged assualts occurred at Lower Main Street, Ballybofey, in alleyway down the side of the old cinema building leading to St. Vincent’s Close, on Wednesday, April 16 between approximately 6.30pm and 7pm. A female in her teens reported that she was assaulted by a male […]

Pope Francis’ funeral will take place on Saturday


The Holy See Press Office announced on Tuesday that Pope Francis’ funeral Mass will take place on Saturday at 10am in St. Peter’s Square. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, will preside at the Mass, which will be concelebrated by Patriarchs, Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, and priests from across the globe. The […]

141 per cent jump in emergency accommodation spend


by Louise Doyle THERE has been a 141 per cent increase in the amount spent on emergency accommodation by Donegal County Council in the last year. Figures obtained by the Donegal News from the Local Authority reveal that they spent €1,226,032 on emergency accommodation for those presenting as homeless in 2024. Advertisement This is an increase from […]

Weather: Cloudy morning with some hazy sunshine 


THIS morning will be mostly cloudy with some hazy sunshine. Rain will develop through the morning and early afternoon with some heavy downpours possible. Showers or longer spells of rain will follow in the afternoon and evening. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees. Tonight will be mostly cloudy at first with showers or […]