Kerry 2 Finn Harps 0 Finn Harps fell to an opening day defeat against Kerry in Mounthawk Park. Darren Murphy’s men went a goal behind in a game where chances were at a premium as Joe Adams opened the scoring on 25 minutes. Advertisement Niall Brookwell doubled the lead for the home side on 66 […]
Boy M5 to release new song in memory of bandmate
by Isabelle Bannon Boy M5, an indie-pop band based in Donegal, have released their single “Never Be The Same”, which will be available on streaming services tomorrow. This single is a tribute to their bandmate, mixing engineer, bassist, and more importantly, their friend, Paul Mooney, who sadly passed away in 2023. Paul Mooney, an incredibly […]
Green light for new building at Loreto Community School
by Louise Doyle THE principal of Loreto Community School in Milford has said the go-ahead for a new two-storey building will allow the facility to “continue delivering the highest standards of education”. Margaret O’Connor was speaking to the Donegal News this week after Donegal County Council granted planning permission for the major development. Advertisement Eleven general […]
Tory Island is again without nursing cover
Donegal Deputy and Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Finance Pearse Doherty has called the news that Tory Island will be without a nurse for the next ten days “unacceptable.” The Sinn Féin TD was speaking yesterday after news was circulated to those on the island. Teachta Doherty said: Advertisement “Tory Island going without a nurse again for ten days cannot be allowed to happen. It is absolutely […]
Jail for Letterkenny man following separate savage attacks
A LETTERKENNY man has been sentenced to over six years imprisonment following savage attacks on two men in the town. Imposing sentences at Letterkenny Circuit Court on Tuesday, Judge John Aylmer described the accused, John McGinley, as a “very dangerous young man”. McGinley, with an address at Glenwood Park, is currently serving a two and […]
Man accused of rape and murder of Buncrana woman found guilty
A MAN accused of raping and murdering a Buncrana woman in India almost eight years ago has been found guilty. The body of Danielle McLaughlin was found by a farmer in March 2017 in a field in a remote area of Goa. The 28-year-old had been raped and murdered. Advertisement A local man, Vikat Bhagat […]
Verdict expected today in murder case of Donegal woman
A VERDICT is expected to be delivered this morning in the murder case of a Donegal woman in India. The body of Danielle McLaughlin was found by a farmer in March 2017 in a field in a remote area of Goa. The 28-year-old Buncrana woman had been raped and murdered. Advertisement A local man, Vikat […]
Cash and cigarettes seized during joint-agency search operation in Burnfoot
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after more than 530,000 cigarettes and tobacco products, along with cash exceeding €410,000, were seized during a joint-agency operation in Burnfoot yesterday. Gardaí in Donegal and Revenue Customs Service conducted a joint-agency search operation at a residence in Burnfoot on Wednesday morning, February 12. A follow up search was carried out by […]
Online fundraiser for family of storm victim raises almost €20,000
By Paul McElwee AN online fundraiser for the family of Kacper Dudek, set up in the wake of his tragic death during Storm Eowyn, has amassed almost €20,000 in donations since the end of last month. The fundraiser was set up by Monika Pochylska, one of a number of Polish citizens who have made Strabane their […]
New speed limit signs can cost €311 each
NEW road signs displaying the new lower 60 kph speed limit on rural roads are typically costing the taxpayer anything between €59 and €311 each. The cost of replacing the old signs in the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council area alone is likely to run to tens of thousands of euro. The figures were released following […]