THE annual Darkness Into Light charity walk for Pieta took place across Donegal this morning, including in Gaoth Dobhair where there was a large turnout. Darkness Into Light 2026, proudly supported by Electric Ireland, is Pieta’s biggest fundraiser. The 5km walk will take place at 4.15 am in locations around the country and across Donegal. The funds […]
ATU students highlight DCB as inspiration for careers
By Sean Murphy HUNDREDS of young adults from across Donegal and beyond came to Letterkenny yesterday afternoon to plot their futures. They travelled to Atlantic Technological University (ATU) to glean expert advice from the education specialists. Advertisement The students, many of whom are sitting Leaving Cert exams in the coming weeks, spoke of their hopes […]
Planning submitted for long-awaited TEN-T project
PLANNING documents have been submitted to An Coimisiún Pleanála for a major road infrastructure project in Donegal. The long-awaited Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) includes targeted improvements on three sections of the national road network, including the proposed bridge across the River Swilly. The project will address legacy issues surrounding connectivity and the lack of infrastructure […]
Bighearted Donegal people raise over €80,000 for Lewis Kelly family
A FUNDRAISER for the family young GAA star Lewis Kelly was today nearing €85,000. Donegal people left heartbroken by the sudden death of young GAA star Lewis launched the fundraiser with a target of €35,000. Some €28,000 had been raised yesterday (Thursday) but that figure soared overnight to €82,973. Advertisement Malin GAA club player Lewis […]
Frustration as forestry access approved while resident denied planning
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Frustrations over planning along the N56 came under the spotlight at this week’s Glenties Municipal District meeting. Cllr Brian Carr highlighted the frustration of a local resident who was refused planning permission for a home along the national road. The application was refused due to a national policy that restricts new accesses and the intensification […]
Motorists warned to beware of daylight thefts
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By Sean Murphy A DAYLIGHT robbery of a female driver when she was parked in traffic has prompted warnings for motorists to beware of callous thieves. Anyone who leaves their car windows or doors open could have expensive mobile phones or handbags stolen, it is claimed. Advertisement It follows the assault of a woman who […]
Coroner: Popular Donegal priest’s death in hospital was ‘preventable’
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THE death of a Donegal priest who took his own life while in hospital was ‘preventable’, a coroner has ruled. Father Paddy O’Kane was found dead in the garden of Waterside Hospital in Derry on March 28, 2022. Fr O’Kane, who was 73 and was originally from Culdaff, was being treated at the hospital for […]
Fundraiser after young GAA star’s death raises €28,000
HEARTBROKEN Donegal people have raised €28,000 for the devastated family of young GAA star Lewis Kelly who died tragically. Malin club player Lewis was only 18 year old when he died on Bank Holiday Monday, days after falling ill. Broken-hearted friends launched a fundraiser to generate €35,000 for his parents Hugh and Michelle – and […]
A devoted and lifelong Bonagee Utd supporter – death takes place of Kieran McKay
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The death of Kieran McKay, Drumany, Letterkenny, has prompted deep sadness in the town, and among the sporting community where Kieran was very well known for his love of football, and his close association with Bonagee United. His home club has offered a beautiful tribute to a young man who they say was a devoted […]
Warning women’s lives in Donegal are in danger due to domestic violence
By Sean Murphy DOMESTIC violence in Donegal is “off the scale” with controlling abusers even continuing to target their victims from prison, it is claimed. A women’s support group has also warned there could be another female death in Donegal because domestic violence services do not have sufficient funding. The warnings follow publication of Garda […]