EXCLUSIVE: My 10-hour stint on the beat with gardaí in Letterkenny


By Louise Doyle  THE increasing challenges our frontline services are under is undeniable, but on Saturday night I saw this firsthand when I was given the opportunity to accompany Letterkenny gardaí on the beat. Setting out at 6pm in an unmarked car with Garda Stephen Campbell and Garda Stephen Carroll, of the Roads Policing Unit, they tell […]


Remembering a bygone age of Donegal rail


By Paul McElwee ON Sunday, the Donegal Rail Museum will host a talk and presentation detailing the final months and eventual closure of the County Donegal Railway. The presentation will be given by local rail historian and supporting member of the museum Joe Begley. A recognised authority on the subject, Joe has worked alongside Steve Flanders […]


‘Serious staffing issues’ at Killybegs hospital being addressed


By Róise Collins THE HSE have confirmed that they are currently working to reopen 13 short-term beds at Killybegs Community Hospital which had been closed due to staffing issues. It comes after Councillor Jimmy Brogan contacted both the Minister for Health and the HSE regarding the “serious issues” surrounding staff shortages at the hospital and […]


Weather: Mostly cloudy morning with patchy rain 


THIS morning will be mostly cloudy with patchy light rain or drizzle. It will gradually brighten up through the day with some sunny spells and scattered showers developing. Highest temperatures of 17 to 21 degrees in light to moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight will be largely cloudy with limited clear spells. Mostly dry but there is […]


Raphoe Pastoral Centre Counselling Service to become independent organisation


By Róise Collins THE Raphoe Pastoral Centre Counselling Service is undergoing a significant transformation as it prepares to become an independent organisation, formally separating from its church roots. This marks a significant milestone for the long-standing mental health service, which has supported individuals and families across Donegal for decades. Advertisement With a new name chosen, […]


Councillor welcomes progress on new Deer Management Units


By Róise Collins A FALCARRAGH-based councillor has welcomed the appointment of coordinators to lead dedicated Deer Management Units in Donegal. Councillor Michael McClafferty, who has consistently raised concerns about the growing deer population and the risks it poses to road users since his election to Donegal County Council, described the recent announcement as “great progress.” […]


EXCLUSIVE: On the frontline with Letterkenny gardaí


by Louise Doyle In today’s Donegal News we report from a 10-hour stint on the frontline with gardaí from the Roads Policing and Public Order Units for a special report. We spent the first part of Saturday evening with the Roads Policing Unit in an unmarked garda car detecting speeding drivers and those driving under the […]


Body recovered from water in Falcarragh 


THE body of a man has been recovered from the water at Ballyness, Falcarragh. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to an individual unresponsive in the water at approximately 3.30pm yesterday afternoon. A man was pronounced deceased at the scene. Advertisement His body has been removed to the local mortuary and a file will now […]