GARDAÍ have issued an appeal to those who may have recorded a fight in Letterkenny to make footage available to them. On Friday, April 24 at approximately 12pm, Gardaí on patrol were flagged down by a member of the public who informed them that a public order incident (fight) was in progress on the De […]
Volunteer emergency medical services expand in Falcarragh
by Sean Hillen COMMUNITIES throughout Donegal are taking their emergency health needs into their own hands – by expanding the number of volunteer First Responder medical units to help victims of cardiac arrest. And Annagry and Falcarragh are the latest to work together, with members of the latter, more experienced group, set to help the […]
Councillor warns of the importance of continuing vital Creeslough supports
THE Government must urgently move to guarantee continued funding for the Creeslough Together Initiative beyond July 2026, a local councillor has said. Cllr John Sheamais Ó Fearraigh, has warned that any delay risks undermining essential community services that people rely on every day. “The response I have received from Fianna Fáil’s Minister Dara Calleary confirms […]
Gardaí appeal for witnesses to fatal Cloghan collision
GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road collision on the R252 at Cloghan on Saturday afternoon. The collision involved a car and a motorcycle and occurred at approximately 4.30pm. The motorcyclist, a male aged in his teens, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. No other injuries were reported. Gardaí are appealing to anyone […]
Letter to the Editor: Have we become too entitled?
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As I listened to the Dàil debate of no confidence in the Government, it would be remiss of me not to point out to the general public, and those who were protesting, we have become a very self centred people who believe our entitlement is more important than anyone else’s. Why I say this is, […]
Sinn Féin call for emergency budget because people can’t wait for next year
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty TD, has said there must be an emergency budget because people are getting crucified by the cost-of-living crisis. The Donegal TD said it is not good enough for the Government to tell people that they have to wait until next year before they will undo the damage caused […]
Saolta Arts launches ‘Poems for Patience’ across HSE West
Saolta Arts celebrated the 22nd series of Poems for Patience o as part of Cúirt International Festival of Literature, with this year’s collection marking 45 years of leading Irish poetry publisher Salmon Poetry. The 2026 series was co-curated by Jessie Lendennie and Dani Gill and featured 21 poems by Salmon poets, including Rita Ann Higgins, […]
Tensions rise as motion of no confidence in government shut down at council meeting
By Naomi Hamilton O’Donnell A MOTION of no confidence in the government was shut down at a special plenary meeting of Donegal County Council in Lifford today. A meeting on the ongoing fuel and cost of living crisis was called by 100% Redress Cllr Tomás Seán Devine. The discussion on the fuel crisis took place […]
Funeral details announced for teenage collision victim
The funeral details of the teenager who died in road traffic collision this weekend have been announced. 16-year-old Josh Morrow died following the road collision which occurred on the R252 at Cloghan at around 4.30pm on Saturday afternoon. The collision involved a car and a motorcycle which was being driven by Josh. He was pronounced […]
Murder accused to be sent forward for trial to Central Criminal Court
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A Donegal man, charged with the murder of Ardara businessman Stephen McCahill, is to be sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court in Dublin Michael Maloney (32) of Loughros Point, Ardara appeared before Letterkenny District Court this morning via video link from Castlerea Prison. He is charged with murdering Stephen McCahill at Beagh, […]