by Louise Doyle A CONFIDENT debut novel by Donegal author Alan Murrin set in the 1990s when divorce was still illegal in Ireland delves into the lives of three women trapped by marriage. The Coast Road is set against the backdrop of pre-divorce Ireland, exploring societal constraints placed on women. Advertisement It follows the lives of […]
Brothers had to be pepper sprayed following Letterkenny hotel fracas
TWO brothers have appeared before Letterkenny District Court charged in connection with a fracas at a local hotel which led to them having to be pepper sprayed by gardaí. John Burns (60) of 7a Rosapenna Street, Belfast, was charged with two counts of public order following the incident outside the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny, on October […]
Milford student wins merit in national essay competition
A DONEGAL student has been bestowed with a merit award in the Law Society of Ireland’s national essay competition. Honor Geary from Loreto Community School, Milford, won the award in the national Gráinne O’Neill Memorial Legal Essay Competition 2025. The Law Society of Ireland has named Kerry Transition Year (TY) student Hazel Barrett from Presentation Secondary […]
Chamber members gather to mark 60 years
LETTERKENNY Chamber marked a significant milestone last week with over 120 members coming together to celebrate its 60th anniversary in a unique and joyful way. On a stunning summer morning at Leckview Park, home of Letterkenny Rovers, members and supporters formed a giant ‘60’ to commemorate six decades of Letterkenny Chamber. The event reflected the […]
Donegal trucker does his bit to help lighten the load
By Dionne Meehan A LOCAL trucker, renowned for ‘steering’ his efforts towards helping the community, has raised a whopping €76,466 for two local beneficiaries. When the news broke last year that Raphoe Community Playgroup had to vacate their premises due to defective concrete blocks, St Johnston’s Colin Kilpatrick swooped in with the intention to ‘lighten […]
Traffic delays are expected tomorrow as Donegal take on Tyrone
MOTORISTS are being advised to expect traffic delays on Saturday as Donegal take on Tyrone in the Round 1 of the Senior All-Ireland Championship. The match will take place in MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey. Throw-in is at 7pm. Advertisement “Please expect traffic delays both before and after the match. While we endeavour to assist traffic movement […]
Speeding offences in Donegal generate €1.5m revenue – FOI
by Louise Doyle MORE than €1.5 million in revenue has been generated from fixed charged notices issued for speeding offences in Donegal since 2019, we can reveal. Figures obtained by the Donegal News through the Freedom of Information Act show €1,528,800 in revenue has been generated from fixed charge notices for non-intercept speeding offences in Donegal […]
All set for Relay For Life charity event
By Paul McElwee FINAL preparations are underway ahead of this weekend’s Relay For Life charity event. Taking place over 24 hours at the grounds of ATU Letterkenny, the Donegal Relay For Life, whose ambassadors are our own Daniel and Majella O’Donnell, will begin at 4pm on Saturday. Advertisement It is the largest cancer fundraiser across the […]
Terry Ponsonby to be laid to rest on Tuesday
By Dionne Meehan A LETTERKENNY businessman, who passed away suddenly in Spain last week, will be laid to rest in his hometown on Tuesday. Best known for owning the popular local take-away ‘The Friars Rest’, Terry Ponsonby was a much-loved figure in the Cathedral Town and beyond. Advertisement The heart-breaking news of his sudden death […]
Weather: Dry start to the day but will become cloudy and wet
AFTER a dry start with sunny spells, it will become cloudy and wet with outbreaks of rain or drizzle moving through the afternoon and evening. There will be mist and hill fog too. Highest temperatures of 14 to 19 degrees. Advertisement The rain will clear early tonight but it will stay cloudy with patches of […]