The 29th North West 10k road race and walk took place in Letterkenny today with over 1,000 people taking to the starting line on a glorious morning. First athlete home was David Laird of Foyle Valley AC in a time of 32.49. He had 31 seconds to spare on local runner, Danny Mooney of Letterkenny […]
Lots happening on final day of Donegal Festival of Food
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By Jonathan Magee THE DONEGAL Festival of Food and Craft has already delivered two memorable days at Oakfield Park in Raphoe, but organisers have saved a treat for the Bank Holiday Monday – and there is still plenty of time to get along and enjoy it. The festival is from 12pm to 6pm today, set […]
On your marks . . . . Over 1,000 to take part in today’s North West 10k
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80-year-old James Doherty from Kilmacrennan is a familiar face on the local athletics circuit – and he’ll be among the big crowd who take to the starting line in Letterkenny today for the 29th North West 10k road race and walk. A member of Letterkenny Athletic Club’s Fit for Life group, James has been clocking […]
Letterkenny firm TCS scoops national award
TATA Consultancy Services (TCS) in Letterkenny has been presented with the Diversity, Inclusion and Workplace Culture Award at the Invest in Ireland Awards 2026. The award recognises the company’s commitment to building an inclusive, people-first culture at its Donegal operation which employs 900 people. The award was presented at a ceremony hosted by presenter and journalist […]
The search is on for Donegal’s very own Good Cause Legends
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IRELAND’S biggest legends have been revealed in a new National Lottery survey, with one in four people saying Paul McGrath is Ireland’s ultimate living legend. However, a real legend isn’t just someone famous – 34 per cent of Irish people define ‘legend’, as someone who quietly helps others without recognition and a legend is a […]
Gardaí and PSNI on high alert over May bank holiday
Buncrana Roads Policing Unit held checkpoints alongside PSNI from Derry City and Strabane at border crossings yesterday. The checkpoints were checking documentation and condition of vehicles. Those without the proper documentation face the possibility of having their vehicle seized, fixed penalties and district court appearances. Advertisement Gardaí launched a roads nationwide policing operation on Thursday […]
Popular Dunfanaghy Canon set to retire
By Jonathan Magee Dunfanaghy’s Rev Canon David Skuce will announce his official retirement at a service this morning in Holy Trinity Church of Ireland. His last Sunday service will be on the June 28, and he will retire on June 29, 2026. Advertisement A special service is planned to take place on June 29 to […]
Ramelton hears importance of first responders at launch of new group
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THE importance of first responders in emergency situations was highlighted at the launch of the newly formed Ramelton Community First Responder Group. The group, which is made up of volunteers from the local area, has been established to provide assistance to those suffering medical emergencies before the arrival of an ambulance. Volunteers learn life-saving skills […]
Letter to the Editor: Support package a slap in the face to those who don’t benefit
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The Government’s support package of €505 million for farmers, hauliers, and the construction industry is a real slap in the face of ordinary hard pressed commuters, and citizens of this state, who don’t drive large expensive HGVs, agricultural tractors, or buses, and who don’t benefit from a reduction in green diesel prices. Those large scale […]
Plans lodged for electricity storage facility in Letterkenny
A SUBMISSION has been lodged with Donegal County Council amid plans for the construction of an electricity storage facility in Letterkenny on the grounds of health impacts and environmental damage. Applicant Peter Henry, on behalf of Renewable Energy Systems Limited (RES Ltd), submitted proposals in April of this year for the proposed development on the N13 in […]