Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, is representing Ireland at the informal meeting of EU Ministers for Culture and Media, in Copenhagen, Denmark. Today, the Minister of State for Sport and Postal Policy participated, on behalf of Government, in a family photo of signatories to the ‘Declaration on the necessity of culture and media […]
Explore the broader story behind Donegal’s migration to Scotland
As part of the acclaimed ‘Working Over By: Donegal Emigrant Working Lives in Scotland’ exhibition, the Culture Division of Donegal County Council will host a special public talk exploring the nature of migration between County Donegal and Scotland in the County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny on Thursday, November 13 at 7 pm. The event is […]
Youths lit firework causing ‘substantial damage’ to property
SUBSTANTIAL damage was caused to the front fence of a house in Churchill after youths lit fireworks outside the property. Gardaí are appealing for the assistance of the public in connection with the incident of criminal damage in Keeloges, We are appealing for the assistance of the public in connection with an incident of criminal […]
Unresponsive male found at Annagry residence
Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of an unresponsive male at a residence in Loughanoran, Annagry, yesterday. The male in his 50s was conveyed to hospital for the treatment of serious injuries. A garda spokesperson said: “Enquiries are ongoing.”
Rear door of Letterkenny business forced open
BURGLARS forced the rear door of a business premises in Letterkenny open during a burglary. The incident happened on Wednesday, October 29, on the Port Road, between 4am and 4.30am. The premises in question is situated on the same stretch of road as the ATU but on the other side of the road. Damage was […]
Gardaí issue fresh appeal for missing St Johnston woman
Gardaí have issued a fresh appeal for a missing St Johnston woman. Ciara O’Callaghan (37), has been reported missing from her home in St. Johnston, since Friday, October 24. Ciara is described as being approximately 5 ft 4 inches in height, with mid shoulder length brown hair and brown eyes. When last seen, Ciara was […]
Weather: Mainly cloudy today with outbreaks of rain
TODAY will be mainly cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain, turning heavy at times. There will be some mist and fog too. Highest temperatures of 13 to 15 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be mild and cloudy with mist and fog. Showery rain will move northwards over the region t times through the night, occasionally turning […]
‘Living angel’ Tina is Family Carer of the Year
An Inishowen woman has been named Donegal Lidl Family Carer of the Year 2025. Tina Smith from Moville won the award which recognises the remarkable commitment, compassion and strength of family carers who provide essential care to loved ones every day. Tina has cared for her mother, who lives with multiple myeloma, for the past […]
‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ – Cllr
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A MAJOR road infrastructure project in Donegal – the biggest to date – is expected to be submitted for planning approval in January 2026. Donegal County Councillors in attendance at Friday’s special plenary council meeting were given a detailed update on the progress of the long-awaited Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). They were told by council officials […]
Clergy road victim to be laid to rest today
THE late Rev Shiela Johnson of Derrybeg will be laid to rest today. Rev Johnson, who was in her 80s, tragically died in a single-vehicle collision near Glenties on Wednesday afternoon. She was travelling with her husband of almost 60 years, Rev Canon Stanley Johnson, who was also injured in the collision. Advertisement He was […]