Christmas comes to Mr Price with Team Hope launch


A festive event was held this week in Mr Price, Letterkenny, to launch the 2026 shoebox appeal. Team Hope has announced Mr Price as the official retail partner of the Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal. Team Hope say this will make it easier than ever for families across Ireland to take part in the country’s most loved Christmas giving […]

Councillors unite in their support for Twin Towns
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COUNCILLORS of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District (MD) have voiced their support for the Twin Towns. This follows a recent report by The Irish Times on Ballybofey and Stranorlar which focused on vacancy and dereliction in the two towns. According to the GeoDirectory Commercial Buildings Report for Q2 2026, Ballybofey has the second-highest commercial vacancy rate […]

Donegal coroner wants Government heads “knocked together”
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THE new president of the Coroners’ Society of Ireland is a Donegal doctor who has launched his tenure by accusing the Government of overseeing a crisis in post-mortem services. Dr Denis McCauley, who is also the Donegal County Coroner, claimed the system is “crumbling” and challenged officials to “wise up”. He wants the departments of […]

Donegal TD Welcomes Expansion of Education Therapy Service
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A Donegal TD has warmly welcomed the expansion of the Education Therapy Service (ETS) to a further 19 special schools nationwide — including two in Donegal. The expansion means that St Bernadette Special School and Little Angels Special School in Letterkenny will now benefit from direct, in‑school therapeutic supports delivered through the National Council for Special Education […]

Former Letterkenny surgeon Michael Sugrue takes new job in Asia
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WELL-KNOWN surgeon Dr Michael Sugrue is moving from his high-profile Letterkenny hospital role to a new top job in Malaysia. Dr Sugrue recently retired from the HSE and was awarded a mayor’s reception by Donegal County Council in May past. He is soon to take up a professorship at RUMC private medical university at Penang […]

Portnablagh swim shelter may be relocated after flooding


THE swim shelter at Portnablagh beach may be relocated after it was tilted over due to flooding. The “Dippers Den” became unstable after flooding on Sunday night caused a trench of water to form underneath, tilting it from its spot on the beach. Local councillor Michael McClafferty said the matter has been raised to Donegal […]

Another morning of traffic gridlock in Letterkenny


FRUSTRATIONS are growing as Letterkenny continues to experience traffic gridlock across the town. Donegal News photographer Brian McDaid captured this photo of the Glencar Road this morning. As children go back to school this week, increased traffic at peak times is causing delays for parents, transport providers and people travelling to work or appointments. Advertisement […]

Donegal cyclists to cycle from Malin to Mizen for cystic fibrosis


Robin and Raphael O’Doherty from Carndonagh are two of 37 cyclists taking on the Malin2Mizen Cycle4CF challenge, making the 640km journey from Malin Head to Mizen head to raise funds and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland (CFI). Organisers and participants of the event are encouraging people to come out and show their support as it […]

Donegal driver allegedly caught speeding 194km/h in a 100km/h zone


MOTORISTS were caught dangerously speeding far in excess of legal limits with one driver flying at nearly double the 100km/h maximum. Gardai revealed that the reckless driving was recorded at 194km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N56 in Letterkenny. A second Donegal driver was recorded allegedly speeding at 170km/h in a 100km/h speed zone near […]