SUMMER Sessions have announced that UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell will play a headline show next August live at the Big Top in Letterkenny. The much-loved band will take to the stage on Saturday, August 22 in what will be their only Irish summer performance of 2026. And it comes after the recent announcement that The […]
New Director of Midwifery appointed at Letterkenny University Hospital
Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Marion Doogan as the new Director of Midwifery. Originally from Glasgow, Marion has a long and distinguished career in nursing and midwifery spanning almost 40 years. Born to Donegal parents Sadie and Danny Wilhare, she has always maintained strong links to Donegal. Together with […]
New rural crime lead vows to keep Donegal under the spotlight
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AN Garda Síochána’s first ever rural crime lead has vowed to use his role to keep the spotlight on rural crime and emerging crime trends in Donegal. Superintendent Michael Corbett was appointed to the part-time role in recent weeks. The development has been widely welcomed by Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Deputy President Alice Doyle. The Ballyhea native brings a […]
Weather: Dull start to the day with patches of drizzle
TODAY will be dull with patches of drizzle and mist. A more persistent band of rain will arrive late morning, persisting into the evening hours. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, rain will persist for a time with drier but misty weather developing. Temperatures will be cool with lows of 6 to […]
Distraction crimes and intimidation: Challenges facing local businesses
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BUSINESS owners in Letterkenny have called for more garda visibility to help combat what they have described as “congregations of people” outside their premises, who are “intimidating customers” and “spitting at windows”. The views were heard at a recent Business Watch seminar in Dillon’s Hotel, hosted by Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce in partnership with An Garda […]
‘Irish flag should not be a standard of division’
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MONSIGNOR Kevin Gillespie, the Administrator of St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, has called on people to reflect on what the Irish national flag means to us as a nation. Speaking to the Donegal News on comments made during a funeral homily this week, the current Administrator of the Diocese of Raphoe, expressed his concerns that the […]
Weather: Dull and misty morning with outbreaks of rain
THIS morning will be dull and misty with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. The rain will mostly clear northwards through the morning, but some mist and fog may linger. Limited bright spells will develop through the day, but with some scattered showers also. Advertisement Temperatures will be mild with highs of 12 to 16 degrees. […]
Disappointment as upcoming panto cancelled
The Letterkenny Pantomime Society has announced that their eagerly anticipated production of Robin Hood, set for January 2026, will not be going ahead. In a heartfelt post on social media, the group shared that the decision comes due to circumstances beyond their control. “We are truly devastated and we know how much this show means […]
Missing St Johnston woman might be in Derry, say gardaí
Gardaí are renewing their appeal for the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 37-year-old Ciara O’Callaghan who was reported missing from her home in St. Johnston, since Friday, October 24. Ciara is described as being approximately 5 foot 4 inches in height, with blonde hair and blue eyes. Gardaí say Ciara might be in […]
EirGrid to host Energy Citizens Roadshow in Donegal tomorrow
EirGrid, the operator and developer of the national electricity grid, is set to bring its Energy Citizens Roadshow to Donegal Town tomorrow. Led by EirGrid, this free event will bring together experts from SEAI (Ireland’s national sustainable energy authority), ESB Networks and Donegal County Council to provide information about home energy efficiency upgrades, retrofitting grants, […]