FOUR Errigal College students will take to Prague as Errigal College takes their third National STEM title in four years. Aoibhinn, Hansika, Kadambari, and Talia will represent Ireland at the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Women and Girls in STEM Forum in November. With the help of their teachers, Mr Evan Gorrell and […]
BCF Lending pledges support for SMEs
ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE Leading business lender BCF Lending has pledged more support for lending to businesses in Donegal following a visit to the county last week by the company’s CEO Gareth Graham, who met with Donegal County Council and Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce. BCF Lending was set up to meet demand for lending to farms, builders, […]
An Post van stolen from Milford and driven 20kms
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GARDAÍ and An Post chiefs are investigating after a post van was stolen and driven for 20kms until it was abandoned. The van, which belonged to An Post, was stolen from Milford on Saturday morning and driven to Letterkenny. After the suspected joyride, the post van is believed to have been found some time later in […]
Case adjourned of man accused in Letterkenny chapel brawl
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A MAN who was allegedly involved in a violent incident at a Letterkenny chapel had his case adjourned earlier this week. Brian Reilly (30) appeared before the Letterkenny Circuit Court on yesterday in relation to accusations that he was involved in a brawl that took place at the Church of the Irish Martyrs in 2024. […]
Local anger at vote to abolish the Triple Lock
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LOCAL politicians have condemned a Dáil vote to abolish the Triple Lock, which was backed by Donegal TDs. The second stage of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2026 was passed in a Dáil vote last week by 79 votes to 71. Under the Triple Lock, the Government, a Dáil vote and the United Nations (UN) must […]
Man to be sentenced for a series of alleged offences
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A MAN accused of drug dealing and money laundering is due to be sentenced for a series of offences that took place in Letterkenny. Martin McCarthy of Ballymacool Woods appeared before Letterkenny Circuit Court on yesterday, via videolink, from Mountjoy Prison where he is being held. McCarthy, aged 37, is charged with possession of a […]
Ballybofey teen set to dazzle at Miss Ireland Final
A BALLYBOFEY teenager is set to represent Donegal at the Miss Ireland 2026 Grand Final. Holli Quigley (18) will fly the flag for the county at the glittering 78th edition of the pageant, taking place on Saturday, November 21, at The Fairways Hotel, Dundalk. A Sports and Exercise student at ATU Letterkenny, Holli has a […]
Storm Boelo exposes rotten telephone poles in Donegal
CONCERN has been raised over the state of telephone poles in Donegal. A local councillor has highlighted the danger of rotten poles which were brought down by Storm Boelo. Independent councillor Michael McClafferty confirmed he has written to Eir after a number of rotten poles were found ripped out of the ground in Falcarragh. Advertisement […]
Donegal gardaí issue Halloween safety reminder
GARDAÍ are reminding the public to stay safe this Halloween and not to use illegal fireworks. Parents are advised to ensure they know the whereabouts of their children and to conduct regular checks of their bags for fireworks. There are severe criminal penalties for anyone who is found guilty of igniting an illegal firework, throwing […]
Gardaí issue advice to protect quads after burglaries
GARDAÍ are urging quad owners to take security measures after recent theft incidents. A quad was stolen from an unlocked shed on a farmyard in Carndonagh. The burglary occurred in the area of Baskill, Gleneely between 6pm on Monday, October 19 and 10am on Wednesday, October 21. Advertisement The farmyard in question is situated up […]