by Kate Heaney THE Fianna Fáil selection convention to choose the candidates to contest the next General Election in Donegal takes place in the Clanree Hotel this evening. So far, three of the six nominees have dropped out – Senator Niall Blaney, Ben Harkin and Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly, all having issued statements wishing the […]
Sexual assault survivor calls for urgent reform
by Dionne Meehan A WOMAN who was sexually assaulted by a Donegal taxi driver after a night out in Letterkenny when she was 18-years-old, is calling for reform after waiting seven years for justice. Paul Bryan (63) of The Bungalow, Newtowncunningham, admitted two charges of sexual assault by penetration and sexual assault on October 22, […]
Man (60s) dead following single vehicle collision in West Donegal
By Dionne Meehan A MAN (60s) has died following a fatal road traffic collision in Bunbeg yesterday. The single vehicle collision, involving a motorbike, occurred at approximately 2.50pm on the R257. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “The local coroner has been notified, and arrangements will be made for a post-mortem examination. “The road was closed […]
Entries in the Donegal Volunteer Photography competition whittled down to nine from 162
By Evelyn Cullen FROM a list of a whopping 162 entries, up from last year’s 134, a shortlist of just nine was formed at the judging stage of the Donegal Volunteers Photography Competition. The full shortlist of the nine photographs across the two categories has been published. Advertisement The judging took place on Wednesday morning last in the County […]
Road closed following serious collision in West Donegal
By Dionne Meehan A section of the R257 at Knockastoller (between Bunbeg and Dore Upper) is closed this evening following a serious collision. The road is expected to remain closed for a period of time. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “Diversions are in place. “Please take an alternative route if possible.”
A Donegal man has reportedly died in Portugal
There are unconfirmed reports this evening that a Donegal man has died in Portugal. The man, who was reportedly detained in an Albufeira police station last night, was said to have been found dead in his cell this morning. The man, who is said to live in Letterkenny, was arrested following an alleged assault on […]
Donegal’s latest road victim is laid to rest
By Dionne Meehan THE woman who died in Friday’s horrific road collision at Quigley’s Point has been remembered as a ‘live wire’ with a ‘bubbly personality’ at her Requiem Mass earlier today. Greencastle’s Donna McDermott, aged in her 30s, was the fifth person to die on the county’s roads in just 13 days. Advertisement Ms […]
Searches are on-going in Glenfin for the remains of Arlene Arkinson
SEARCHES are continuing today in East Donegal for the remains of Arlene Arkinson. The Tyrone schoolgirl was only 15 years old when she disappeared after going to a disco in Bundoran in August, 1994. However, it wasn’t until July 2021 that an inquest found that she had been murdered by convicted child killer and rapist Robert Howard, […]
Cloughaneely Senior Band are to take part in St Patrick’s Day parade in New York City
Buíon Cheoil Sinsear Chloich Cheann Fhaola, the esteemed marching band, has been invited to perform at New York City’s iconic St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The band will depart for New York on Saturday, March 15, and return on Thursday, March 20, marking a significant milestone in the band’s history. Buíon Cheoil Sinsear Chloich Cheann Fhaola, […]
Donegal artists feature on new homeless charity album
TWO talented artists from Donegal, Moya Brennan and Carol Wilson, are featured on the newly released charity album ‘Kindness on the Streets’. This album, which aims to raise awareness and funds for Belfast’s homeless charity, The People’s Kitchen, includes contributions from both national and international musical stars. Notable artists such as Ralph McTell, Mary Black, […]