A YOUTH is being sought by gardaí after an e-scooter theft was reported in Letterkenny. A Black Kukurin G2 e-scooter was stolen on the Circular Road. The theft occurred on Thursday, November 5 between 2.20pm and 2.25pm. Advertisement A youth, who was wearing all black clothing and who was approximately 6 ft tall, is reported to have travelled […]
Funeral arrangements confirmed for Peter (Porky) Patton, Letterkenny
THE funeral arrangements have been confirmed for well known Letterkenny man Peter ‘Porky’ Patton whose sudden passing has been met with shock and sadness among his family and many friends. Peter was a hugely popular member of the community and his warmth and friendly nature endeared him to so many. He worked for many years […]
Inspirational women celebrate 2026 with latest success
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BUSINESSWOMEN from across the county are winding up the year with a celebration of everything that makes Donegal proud and lucky to have so many female-led thriving companies. Thanks to the support of the Donegal Women in Business Network, there is a growing number of highly successful businesswomen in every town throughout the region. The […]
Councillor wants safety check on Dry Arch Roundabout sculpture
A SAFETY check is being called for one of Donegal’s most recognisable roundabouts. The Dry Arch Roundabout in Letterkenny features a sculpture of a stone arch and two stainless steel figures, known as ‘The Workers’. Fears have emerged that a “very precarious situation” could occur as some of the stonework appears to have become loose. […]
Kids’ 10-month speech waiting times branded ‘scandal’
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AN ILL granddad begged the Tanaiste to end his dialysis treatment so that his non-verbal grandson could get speech therapy. It was revealed in the Dail at the same time as health officials confirmed that Donegal children face waiting times of 44 weeks for vital therapy. Pearse Doherty TD responded by calling for “urgent action” […]
Letterkenny Christmas lights switch-on announced
DUST off your Santa jumpers because the Christmas lights are due to be switched on the county’s largest town. The festive illumination is just weeks away. Letterkenny’s much-anticipated Christmas lights switch-on has been confirmed for Sunday, November 22. Advertisement The town is set to sparkle, with Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce confirming the date to the […]
Long wait times at ED as hospital reports increase in admissions due to respiratory illness
AN increase in the rate of respiratory illness has resulted in a high number of admissions at Letterkenny University Hospital with three hospital wards in outbreak. In a statement, the hospital is warning that the Emergency Department (ED) continues to be extremely busy with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be […]
Over 7,000 LUH cancellations in first nine months of 2026
NEW figures show more than 7,000 cancellations were made at Letterkenny University Hospital in the first nine months of this year. Figures released to Sinn Féin through a Parliamentary Question reveal that 7,175 scheduled hospital appointments and procedures were cancelled at the hospital from their original dates between January and September of 2026. Donegal Sinn […]
East Donegal road concerns grow after weekend collision
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FRUSTRATIONS are growing after yet another weekend traffic collision on a notoriously dangerous stretch of road in east Donegal. Safety concerns have been highlighted on the R265 and L-23742 in recent times. The latest collision happened on the R265 at Carrickmore, St Johnston yesterday afternoon. Advertisement The Donegal News understands that the collision involved three vehicles, with […]
Mullan family inquest formally closed by coroner
THE inquest into the tragic deaths of three members of an Inishowen family after their car plunged into the Foyle river at Quigley’s Point six years ago has been formally closed. John Mullan (49), his son, Tomas (14) and six year old daughter, Amelia, died when the car they were travelling in slid down an embankment […]