By Jonathan Magee SOARING energy bills, unaffordable childcare, a broken housing market, and the ongoing defective blocks scandal, the full weight of Donegal’s cost-of-living crisis was laid out at a packed public meeting at the Radisson Hotel, Letterkenny, this week. The Sinn Féin event, hosted by TDs Pearse Doherty and Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and councillor […]
A wonderful effort: Almost €80,000 raised in Donegal on Daffodil Day
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On Daffodil Day 2026 communities across Donegal gave it their all to bring hope, to provide support, to drive progress and to stand together against cancer. The annual fundraiser took place on Friday, March 20 and throughout towns and villages in Donegal much needed funds were raised for the Irish Cancer Society. Our photograph shows […]
Donegal’s return to MacCumhaill Park set to electrify the Twin Towns
By Jonathan Magee DONEGAL’S senior footballers are set to make a long-awaited return to MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey on Saturday week, June 13, and the Twin Towns are ready to welcome them home in style. The county’s clash with Cork will be the first inter-county game at the famous 18,000-capacity ground following its extensive €500,000 […]
More than 5,000 Donegal students begin state exams
THOUSANDS of students across Donegal began their State examinations this morning, with English marking the start of both the Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle written exams. A total of 5,241 students in Donegal are sitting State examinations this year. Of these, 2,682 are taking the Junior Cycle examinations, 2,306 are sitting the Leaving Certificate and […]
Four Masters receive grant for development of clubhouse
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Four Masters GAA have announced this morning that the club has received a two million euro grant for their clubhouse development project. This will enable the Donegal Town club to commence construction in autumn of this year and will be a great asset for the club and their partners in the Bluestack Special Needs Foundation. […]
Man assaulted by two men in Killybegs
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A MAN was assaulted by two other men in Killybegs. The alleged assault occurred in the area of New Row, Killybegs on Friday, May 29 between 7pm and 8pm. Gardaí say the man did not sustain any life threatening injuries as a result of the assault. Advertisement “We appeal to anyone who may have travelled in that area […]
Car window smashed at house in Letterkenny
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A CAR window was smashed while parked at a house in Letterkenny. The incident occurred in the area of Crievemore Ave., Crievesmith between Sunday, May 31 and Monday, June 1. A car was parked in the driveway of a house in that area from approximately 10pm on the Sunday night. Advertisement At approximately 1pm the following day, the […]
Man receives medical treatment after incident in Dungloe
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A MAN received medical treatment after a public order incident in Dungloe. The incident is believed to have occurred between a large group of people. It occurred outside a licenced premises on the main street between approximately 00.35am and 00.45am on Saturday, May 30. Advertisement One man was transported from the area by ambulance to receive medical treatment for injuries […]
Several motorists caught speeding on Four Lane Road in Letterkenny
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A number of drivers were today issued with Fixed Charge Penalty Notices for speeding offences on the Four Lane Road in Letterkenny. The road, which leads out of town towards Bonagee from the Polestar Roundabout, is governed by a 60kph speed limit. Gardaí say the Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit conducted speed checks on the N56 […]