DONEGAL has emerged as one of Ireland’s most active car markets, dramatically outpacing other parts of the country on car buying and frequency of change, according to new research from the Carzone 2026 Motoring Report. Almost one in three Donegal motorists (31 per cent) purchased their most recent car brand new, making the county one […]
Weather: Dull, wet and rather breezy day ahead
TODAY will be dull, wet and rather breezy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle persisting through the day. Temperatures will be cool with highs of 5 to 8 degrees, in a fresh easterly breeze. Tonight will bring scattered outbreaks of rain, heavy in places. Advertisement It will be misty in parts too, with lowest temperatures […]
Gardaí enforce zero tolerance on quads
Themove comes after the latest incident of youths using them on public roads in the Carrigans, St Johnston, Manorcunningham and Newtowncunningham
Man (63) who had to be removed from LUH twice within hours is jailed
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A 63-year-old man who had to be removed from the accident and emergency ward of Letterkenny University Hospital by gardaí twice in a matter of hours has been jailed. James Redden, with an address of Meenacladdy, Meelaragh, appeared in the dock of Letterkenny District Court on Monday. He is charged with numerous public order offences. […]
GALLERY: Zeus host recruiting day in Letterkenny
Zeus in Letterkenny hosted a recruiting event on Saturday where they invited potential new employees to drop in to discuss new career options. The event took place at the Zeus Ireland Facility at IDA Business Park in Letterkenny and it proved a great success. There are a number of positions available at Zeus including Production […]
Baby joy for Donegal News reporter
DONEGAL News reporter Evelyn Cullen welcomed her baby son, Gabriel Seán, into the world on December 6. Little Gabriel Cullen was born at Letterkenny University Hospital, weighing 6lb 12oz. He was recently baptised at The Church of The Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny. Everyone at the Donegal News wishes Evelyn and Gabriel all the best for this […]
Flights decision must be reversed, says Donegal CEO of Irish Cancer Society
THE Irish Cancer Society has strongly criticised the Government’s decision to proceed with a new Donegal–Dublin Public Service Obligation (PSO) air service, which will leave cancer patients in the Northwest region cut adrift. Edel Shovlin, Acting CEO of the Irish Cancer Society and Donegal native, said the hidden cost of cancer for patients and their families can have a crippling effect. “For patients […]
New flights contract is “a slap in the face to Donegal people” – Pearse Doherty TD
The Chairman, Board of Directors and Management of Donegal Airport have been notified this afternoon of the intention of the Department of Transport to execute a new contract for the Donegal-Dublin PSO route with Emerald Airlines. In a statement, Garry Martin, chairman, Donegal Airport said: “This contract is being executed today, despite our written request […]
Cancer care campaigners to present petition to government tomorrow
Cancer care campaigners from Donegal are travelling to Dublin tomorrow to formally hand over a petition signed by more than 15,000 people calling for the protection of the Donegal–Dublin Public Service Obligation air service. The committee from Donegal Cancer Flights and Services who organised the petition will also be seeking direct engagement with the Minister […]
€4,500 worth of cocaine seized in Doochary
GARDAI seized approximately €4,500 worth of cocaine following a search of a premises in Donegal. The seizure was made on Thursday, February 5 in Doochary. A man in his 50s was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. He was later charged and released on bail, with a court appearance […]