A DONEGAL councillor has condemned graffiti at a local beach as “brainless” and “scandalous, mindless vandalism”. The graffiti appeared outside the toilets at Warden Beach in Fanad today. Taking to social media, Milford-based councillor Declan Meehan said: “Scandalous, mindless vandalism at Warden Beach in Fanad. There is no place in our community for this wanton […]
Photo gallery: Harvest Fair celebrations in Glenties
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HUGE crowds have flocked to Glenties in recent days for the annual Harvest Fair celebrations. The festival got underway last weekend and the town wasa buzz of excitement all week with events drawing big crowds with so much happening for all the family. It continues through until yesterday with more music, entertainment and a packed […]
Donegal hospital worker advances to Countdown showdown
A MAN from Ardara is a huge hit on TV’s word challenge game Countdown and today made it through to a very special episode. Austen Allen, who works at Letterkenny University Hospital, has won seven episodes in a row of Channel 4’s long-running show. Champion Austen now enters his eighth episode on Tuesday and if […]
Time running out for Donegal kids to sparkle on Toy Show 2026
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WITH only 100 sleeps ’til Christmas, time is already running out for Donegal kids to become a star on the Late Late’s Toy Show special. In recent years, the nation has fallen in love with Donegal children who appeared on the show like last year’s star TJ McDaid, from Drumkeen. RTE bosses recently launched their […]
€14.7 million allocated for four Letterkenny projects
A TOTAL of €14.7 million has been allocated for four Letterkenny projects under the Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund. The Letterkenny Transport Hub is receiving €9 million, Letterkenny Cultural Corridor is getting €5.4 million, LK Green Connect Phase 2 is getting €150,000 while €150,000 has been earmarked for Into Letterkenny. The €14.7 million allocation […]
Traffic set to dominate agenda at council meeting
LETTERKENNY traffic is set to dominate the agenda at tomorrow’s council meeting. There are three separate motions relating to the town’s traffic situation set to be discussed. Fianna Fáil councillor Ciaran Brogan is to call for a suspension of Active Travel works in the town. Advertisement His motion reads: “I propose that the Council suspend […]
Rural road accidents caused by overgrown hedges
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MOTOR accidents on rural roads are being caused by overgrown hedges and trees, according to a major transport organisation. It is claimed that vehicles are losing mirrors, highlighting an urgent need for action to cut back branches and hedgerows that are dangerously intruding on the roads. The legal hedge-cutting season began a fortnight ago on […]
Arts groups urged to apply now for €430,000 funding
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OVER €400,000 funding is available to arts groups which are now being urged to beat the deadline to apply. Non-profit organisations across Donegal are eligible to apply for a share of the €430,000 funding. Funding awards will be delivered to organisations that help to address local needs and strengthen communities across. Advertisement The funding from […]
Loneliness frightens more as dark nights loom
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LONELINESS can be so isolating that some people on their own even look forward to getting bills in the post just to see another person. The depth of sadness was highlighted by a woman who is benefitting from a new HSE initiative that was launched in Letterkenny in recent days. She stressed the importance of […]
Donegal solicitors ‘united’ in legal aid strikes
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SOLICITORS in Donegal remain united in ongoing disputes, according to a Donegal solicitor. This comes after the Irish Independent reported that some criminal defence solicitors have been taking on legal aid work. Solicitor Rory McIntyre O’Brien has told the Donegal News that at last Monday’s session, “no solicitor had engaged in any private or legal […]