TRAFFIC problems again gripped Letterkenny this afternoon, with a local transport operator vowing it was “doing everything we can”. McGettigan’s Travel was heroically trying to its absolute best – but congestion around the town was causing massive tailbacks at several flashpoints. The company highlighted motorists’ struggles in Friday traffic by sharing images of areas like […]
Garda Youth Awards highlight inspirational young people
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YOUNG community stars shone at the latest edition of the Garda Youth Awards. The 2026 ceremony was held at the Abbey Hotel in Donegal Town last Wednesday when people from across the county were honoured for their positive and meaningful contributions to their communities. The Garda Youth Awards celebrate outstanding young people, aged between 13 and […]
Legal aid strike confusion causes case to be struck out
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A MAN charged with two separate offences had both cases against him struck out due to the ongoing solicitors’ strike. The defendant, a 50-year-old who appeared at Letterkenny District Court, was accused of two public order offences. Both were thrown out of court when it was wrongly assumed by gardaí that legally aid was being applied […]
Experts warn that domestic abuse is more complex than ever
DOMESTIC, sexual and gender-based violence experienced by women and children in Donegal is more complex than ever, services have warned. Three expert support groups – Donegal Women’s Centre, Donegal Domestic Violence Services, and Lifeline Inishowen – today (Friday) highlighted the evolving forms of abuse. Together, they are highlighting that while abuse is “often associated with […]
Calls for end to ‘discrimination’ of defective block homeowners
HOMEOWNERS with defective blocks are being discriminated against by finance companies, it is claimed. When the problem of crumbling houses first became high-profile in areas like Inishowen a decade ago, it was termed the “mica crisis” due to the suspected problem in the blocks being a mineral called mica muscovite. But advanced scientific understanding of […]
American and Irish traditions combine at Ballybofey wedding
This week’s Wedding of the Week couple is Oisín and Natalie Gallen, who celebrated their wedding in the Villa Rose Hotel AMERICAN and Irish cultures came together in a joyful celebration recently with the wedding of Oisín and Natalie Gallen at the Villa Rose Hotel. Oisín is originally from Ballybofey and moved to Tennessee for […]
Budget sought for upkeep of Donegal’s greenways
A SPECIFIC budget is being sought for the maintenance of Donegal’s greenways. These are predominantly traffic free paths designated for use by pedestrians, cyclists and other non-motorised users in mainly recreational environments. Donegal has a number of greenway projects that are either completed or in planning or development stages. They are funded by Transport Infrastructure […]
Parking shortages ‘negatively impacting’ Downings
A LACK of parking is “negatively impacting” one of Donegal’s most popular seaside towns, it has been claimed. Downings was described as “a victim of its own success” at a council meeting on Tuesday, with growing numbers of visitors during the summer months highlighting the shortage of spaces. Independent councillor Declan Meehan raised the issue […]
Take the plunge for Jigsaw this Saturday
By Tess McNulty JIGSAW Donegal are inviting everyone to “take the plunge” this Saturday in support of youth mental health. Dip for Jigsaw aims to bring people together in support of youth mental health and will take place on Rossnowlagh beach at 10am. Advertisement Sarah of Flow Your Own Way, will provide a yoga session […]
Free public event highlights local mental health support
A FREE community event in Letterkenny will discuss mental health, recovery and local supports available across Donegal. The event takes place today from 5.30pm onwards at the Radisson Blu Hotel. It is open to everyone aged 18 and over, with no booking required. Organised collaboratively by HSE Donegal Mental Health Service (DMHS) and Connecting for Life […]