ARTIST Maria Gascol is pictured speaking at the opening of the RUA Exhibition in Ionad Naomh Padraig, Dore, Gaoth Dobair last night. The exhibition is a celebration of the uniqueness and beauty of red hair. The quirky initiative was the brainchild of Gortahork-based visual artist Maria who works from Gaoth Dobhair. Advertisement A native of […]
FRESH TAKE: Budget 2026 – This time they got it wrong
Premium
THE first reaction to any Budget is often a quick scan for good news. Ten euro more in the pension, a rise in the minimum wage, an increase in the Working Family Payment are headline figures designed to sound reassuring. But as ever, the devil is in the detail and for people on the margins, […]
Water returning to those impacted by burst water main in Gort an Choirce
Uisce Éireann has confirmed that repairs to a burst water main impacting supply to Gort an Choirce have been completed, and water is returning to affected customers. The burst water main at the water treatment plant resulted in supply outages in Gort an Choirce and surrounding areas yesterday. Local councillors spoke to the Donegal News […]
Gardaí investigating early morning fire to vehicles in Loch an Iúir
Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage which took place at a house in Loch an Iúir early this morning. At approximately 5.10am on Friday, October 10, a van and a car parked at a house were set on fire. A man, aged in his 30s, has been arrested in connection with this investigation […]
Woman who stole from piggy bank avoids jail
A WOMAN who stole more than €3,000 from her young niece and nephew by raiding both their bank accounts and a piggy bank has avoided being jailed. Nicola McFadden (29) Ballintemple, Falcarragh, previously pleaded guilty to all charges when she appeared before Judge Ciaran Liddy. The court previously heard McFadden stole various amounts of cash at […]
Weather: Dry start to the day with sunny spells developing later
TODAY will be dry with any drizzle patches near coasts clearing by afternoon. A few sunny spells will develop later. Highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will remain dry with clear spells and scattered patches of mist and fog. Lowest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees.
A special night for Letterkenny Rovers as club is honoured with civic reception
THE contribution of Letterkenny Rovers to the local community over many years was celebrated this evening as the club was honoured with a civic reception by the council. Hosted by the Mayor of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, Cllr. Ciaran Brogan, the event was attended by club members and the management and players from the Letterkenny Rovers […]
‘Tommy will never be forgotten’ – family and friends say a fond farewell
A WAVE of emotion swept through Letterkenny today as hundreds gathered to bid a heartfelt farewell to Tommy Connors. Mr Connors, of Neil T Blaney Road, lost his life in a weather-related incident in the town during Storm Amy last Friday afternoon. His requiem Mass took place this morning in St Eunan’s Cathedral. Advertisement A […]
Police trying to trace Donegal priest’s alleged victims
Premium
POLICE are trying to identify further alleged victims of a priest charged with child sex offences, a court was told today. Father Edward Gallagher has been in custody since his arrest in April. He was initially charged with attempted sexual communication with a child on dates between April 2 and April 17 this year. Advertisement […]
Seven Donegal businesses named as finalists in Good Food Ireland awards
SEVEN businesses in Donegal have been named as finalists in the prestigious Good Food Ireland Awards. The Donegal businesses that are up for awards include: Crolly Distillery – Food Tourism Experience of the Year and Drinks Producer of the Year Rathmullan House – Culinary Haven of the Year The Bakery Shack – Bakery & Chocolate […]