Gardaí are investigating a single-vehicle road traffic collision involving a car in Carrickadawson, Raphoe this morning. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene following reports of the collision at approximately 8.45am. A garda spokesperson confirmed that the road is currently open and that investigations are ongoing. “No further information is available at this time,” the […]
Unanimous verdicts returned by inquest jury into father and son deaths
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Coroner’s inquest into deaths of Daniel and Damien Duffy held at Letterkenny courthouse
Mulroy College celebrates opening of new STEM lab and Makerspace
A brand-new STEM Lab and Makerspace has been opened by Mulroy College in Milford. The provision of the state-of-the-art facility, designed to inspire creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), was made possible through the generous support of Mowi Ireland. The school also launched a brand new website, https://mulroycollege.ie/, at […]
Former councillor Marie Therese Gallagher honoured for her contribution to politics
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A PRESENTATION has been made to former Sinn Féin councillor, Marie Therese Gallagher in honour of her contribution to local politics. The Dungloe native was first elected to represent the Glenties Municipal District in 2007. At that time, she was the youngest member of Donegal County Council. Advertisement During her time as a councillor, she […]
Letterkenny Chamber marks 60 years with night of nostalgia and celebration
By Diarmaid Doherty It was a night of celebration and nostalgia at Castle Grove House last evening as Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce hosted a special function to mark its 60th anniversary. Chamber members gathered to honour an organisation that first met in March 1965 – and 60 years on, is as strong and vibrant as […]
Almost 500 Arranmore premises can now access fibre broadband
ALMOST 500 Arranmore premises can now access high-speed fibre broadband connection under the National Broadband Plan. 34,000 premises in the county are included in the State’s Intervention Area, which will see National Broadband Ireland deliver minimum speeds of 500 megabits per second to homes, businesses, farms, and schools. As the biggest investment in rural Ireland […]
Weather: Cloudy morning with outbreaks of rain
THIS morning will be mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain. Later in the day, there will be some bright or sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 15 to 17 degree in light to moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight will be mainly dry. There will be the odd spot of rain with a few coastal showers developing towards […]
Actress with Donegal roots wins Emmy award
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by Louise Doyle AN actress with strong Donegal roots has scooped an Emmy award. Erin Doherty won the Emmy for outstanding Supporting Actress in a limited, anthology series or movie in Los Angeles on Sunday evening, for her stunning portrayal of clinical psychologist Briony Ariston in the chilling Netflix hit drama, ‘Adolescence’. Advertisement A first-time Emmy nominee, […]
Parish public consultation on new church for Derrybeg
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By Tommy Curran A parish-wide public consultation regarding a new church at Derrybeg to replace the former church which was completely destroyed by fire on Easter Monday took place on Monday evening in Ionad an Acadaimh, Gaoth Dobhair. It was led by MacDara Hosty Consultancy, and was chaired by Fr. Brian Ó Fearraigh, P.P. Advertisement […]
Donegal News journalist Ryan Ferry wins national media award
DONEGAL News journalist Ryan Ferry has been named Sports Journalist of the Year at the Local Ireland Media Awards, sponsored by the National Lottery. Ryan, who first began contributing to the Donegal News in 2013, became a full-time member of staff two years later. He was appointed Sports Editor in 2022. The Milford man, living […]