THE only Donegal politician elected to Dail Eireann with key promises to tackle the defective block crisis has warned of fresh serious concerns. Charles Ward TD, who was elected in the 2024 general election, will bring homeowners’ concerns to the Dail next week. The concerns relate to the newly updated technical standard (I.S. 465:2026) adopted […]
Ten-T may not start for another three years
THE €1 billion construction of the biggest infrastructure project in Donegal’s history may not start until “late 2028 or early 2029”, it is claimed. The historic launch day for the Donegal TEN-T (Trans-European Transport Network) Priority Route Improvement Project was held last month. Donegal’s Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, from Inishowen, has now revealed a […]
Drug approved for children but it remains unavailable
A REOLUTIONARY drug to help children with a rare genetic condition has been approved by health chiefs – but boys in Donegal still cannot access it. At least three Donegal boys – Aaron Langan, from Laghey, and Ballybofey brothers Diarmuid and Nathan O’Sullivan – have heartbreaking illness Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). It is an incurable […]
Little Angels School wins ‘Ireland’s favourite building’ award
LITTLE Angels School in Letterkenny has been named Ireland’s favourite building. The award was issued as part of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland’s (RIAI) Public Choice Award 2026. The special educational needs school was designed by McGarry Ní Éanaigh Architects. Advertisement This year, the RIAI received 174 entries, with 44 projects from […]
Raphoe Diocese issues fake Bishop Coll Facebook warning
THE new Bishop of Raphoe has issued a warning that an impersonator has created a bogus Facebook account in his name. A suspicious personal social media page in the name of Bishop Coll, who was installed in January past, was spotted by the Donegal News. This newspaper then contacted the diocesan office. Advertisement A spokesperson […]
Cross-Border Traffic Management Plan launched for rally weekend
An Garda Síochána welcomes all participants and spectators to Donegal for the annual Donegal International Rally, which takes place this weekend, Friday, June 19 to Sunday 21. In order to maximise your enjoyment of the event, which will attract thousands of people, An Garda Síochána are urging people to ‘Keep the Race in Its Place’ […]
Four Donegal projects to unlock over 2,000 homes under €1 billion state fund
FOUR Donegal projects have secured grant funding under the €1 billion Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund, with the potential to deliver more than 2,000 new homes across the county. Projects in Letterkenny, Buncrana and Bundoran are among those approved under the fund, which is designed to open up development-ready land by financing the roads and underground […]
Roads Policing Operation in place ahead of Donegal International Rally
AS preparations continue ahead of this weekend’s Donegal International Rally, senior Garda members have launched their Roads Policing Operation for this coming weekend. At an event at Lifford Bridge, senior Garda members and officials from Donegal Motor Club discussed the traffic management plan which will be in place to ensure the safety of all those […]
Donegal ethnic minorities underline anti-racism message
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THE “don’t let hate win” message forcibly delivered amid scenes of racist carnage have been re-emphasised in Donegal this week. Communities in towns like Letterkenny have already urged calm following the racist outrage of a white man’s stabbing in Belfast by an African man. Subsequent anti-immigration demos and masked men’s burning of ethnic families’ homes […]
Creeslough families take campaign for answers to Leinster House
FAMILIES devastated by the Creeslough tragedy are to travel to Leinster House this week as part of their ongoing campaign for truth and answers almost four years after the fatal explosion. Relatives of those killed and injured on the October 7, 2022, will address TDs and Senators on Wednesday. They will raise concerns about how […]