FIANNA Fáil Cllr Patrick McGowan has been elected Cathaoirleach of Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District. He was elected at the AGM today. Cllr McGowan takes over the role from outgoing Cathaoirleach, Fine Gael Cllr Martin Harley. Advertisement Sinn Féin Cllr Dakota Nic Mheanman was elected to the position of Leas Cathaoirleach, taking over from Cllr McGowan. They […]
Concerns over ‘chronic shortage’ of parking at LUH
CONCERNS over the ongoing shortage of parking at Letterkenny University Hospital were raised during today’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum West. Cllr Gerry McMonagle asked for an update on plans to provide additional parking at the hospital campus, describing the issue as a “chronic shortage” affecting staff, patients and visitors. Cllr Ciaran Brogan also […]
RSA identifies Donegal as worst for fatalities
THE Road Safety Authority has identified Donegal as one of the worst hit counties in Ireland for fatalities. The State agency’s statistics show that Donegal has a disproportionate number of road deaths compared to its population size. RSA spokesperson David Martin warned that Donegal has experienced a “disproportionately high number of fatalities”. Advertisement Some 69 […]
Support pours in for Donegal man injured in Australia collision
A fundraiser launched to support a talented footballer from Donegal who was seriously injured in a weekend road traffic collision in Australia has raised more than €20,000 in just a few hours. Shaun Doherty, from Moville, has played with local clubs in Moville and Greencastle, as well as Institute and Finn Harps, and more recently […]
Gallery: Recognising excellence at Finn Valley College prizegiving
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FINN Valley College celebrated student success, leadership and community spirit at its annual prizegiving ceremony last week, honouring achievements across academics, sport, performing arts, wellbeing and student leadership. All awards were framed by Donegal ETB’s five core values: Excellence in Education, Care, Equality, Community, and Respect. Students honoured on the day reflected these principles in […]
Relay for Life 2026 draws to a close
By Jonathan Magee THERE is a moment on Saturday night at every Relay for Life when the music stops and the track at ATU Letterkenny is ringed with light. This year, 5,500 illuminated paper bags circled the track – each one carrying a name, a memory, a loss. Advertisement At the centre stood an empty […]
Creeslough priest condemns Burke family protests in Milford
By Jonathan Magee FATHER John Joe Duffy, the Creeslough priest who became a widely respected voice of calm following the 2022 Creeslough tragedy, has issued a strongly worded condemnation of members of the Burke family, following their protests in Milford last Friday. Their protests coincided with a visit by Minister of Education, Hildergarde Naughton, to Mulroy […]
Relay for Life to deliver a message of hope for so many this weekend
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By Paddy Walsh WITH the darkness of cancer diagnosis comes the light in the form of Relay for Life which has generated over €2m since its inception in 2012 and continues to support services and research into the illness. This weekend, huge numbers will gather at the ATU campus in Letterkenny incorporating the message of […]
Owners offer heartfelt thanks for support after devastating fire
The devastated McLaughlin family have issued a statement following a major fire at their Cherrymore Kitchens premises in Donegal Town last night. The blaze, which broke out on Ballyshannon Road, caused extensive damage to the industrial premises. Firefighters battled the fire through Thursday night and into Friday morning, working to prevent it from spreading to […]
Update: Cyclist injured in Letterkenny collision
Gardaí are investigating a road traffic collision involving a car and a cyclist in Bonagee yesterday afternoon. Emergency services attended the scene shortly before 3.40pm on Thursday, May 21 and the road was closed with local diversions put in place. A male, aged in his 40s, was brought to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment. Advertisement […]