GARDAÍ are investigating two alleged assaults on two teenagers in Ballybofey. The two alleged assualts occurred at Lower Main Street, Ballybofey, in alleyway down the side of the old cinema building leading to St. Vincent’s Close, on Wednesday, April 16 between approximately 6.30pm and 7pm. A female in her teens reported that she was assaulted by a male […]
Pope Francis’ funeral will take place on Saturday
The Holy See Press Office announced on Tuesday that Pope Francis’ funeral Mass will take place on Saturday at 10am in St. Peter’s Square. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, will preside at the Mass, which will be concelebrated by Patriarchs, Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, and priests from across the globe. The […]
141 per cent jump in emergency accommodation spend
by Louise Doyle THERE has been a 141 per cent increase in the amount spent on emergency accommodation by Donegal County Council in the last year. Figures obtained by the Donegal News from the Local Authority reveal that they spent €1,226,032 on emergency accommodation for those presenting as homeless in 2024. Advertisement This is an increase from […]
Weather: Cloudy morning with some hazy sunshine
THIS morning will be mostly cloudy with some hazy sunshine. Rain will develop through the morning and early afternoon with some heavy downpours possible. Showers or longer spells of rain will follow in the afternoon and evening. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees. Tonight will be mostly cloudy at first with showers or […]
Go-ahead for former Dungloe bank development
An Bord Pleanála give go-ahead for former Dungloe bank development
Investigations launched following assault on man in Letterkenny
By Diarmaid Doherty Gardaí are investigating an assault on a man in his 50s following an incident in Letterkenny on Sunday night. The incident happened outside a premises on Main Street shortly after 9pm. Advertisement Gardaí have confirmed that the man was transported by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital, where his condition is understood to […]
Variety is the spice of culture in Donegal
by Evelyn Cullen AS Donegal County Council’s culture team met last week to review their year gone by, it was clear that variety is at the forefront of their strategy. “It’s been a busy year and what really stands out is the breadth of events we have on across all our cultural outlets,” said Jeremy […]
‘Our thoughts are with Fr Brian and his parishioners’ – Pat ‘the Cope’
By Diarmaid Doherty Deputy Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher said the thoughts of the community are with parish priest Fr Brian O Fearraigh and his parishioners following last night’s devastating fire at St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg. The overnight fire destroyed Teach Pobail Mhuire despite the efforts of fire crews who battled the blaze for several hours […]
Tributes to retiring garda sergeant
by Paddy Walsh IN thirty years of dedicated service, Garda Sergeant Gerard Dalton earned his stripes and the plaudits of members of legal practitioners, the court services, and colleagues as he presented his final court sitting in Letterkenny. The Offaly native, who has served at a number of stations throughout the county, took his bow […]
Msgr Kevin Gillespie ‘heartbroken’ by church fire
Monsignor Kevin Gillespie has spoken of his ‘heartbreak’ following the destruction by fire this morning of Séipéal Mhuire, na Doirí Beaga, the parish church for the parish of Gaoth Dobhair. “I wish to express my support to Fr Briain Ó Fearraigh, Parish Priest, who has the full support of the community as he faces this Challenge. […]