Donegal County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team have been monitoring the weather today and will continue to monitor all local conditions as Storm Floris progresses. Donegal County Council can be contacted during normal business hours on 074 91 53900. In the event of an out-of-hours emergency the council’s Road Service/Housing Department can be contacted on […]
Ellie Ward chosen as the new Mary from Dungloe
Dungloe’s own Ellie Ward was tonight chosen as the 2025 Mary from Dungloe. Ellie did her home area proud by winning the prestigious competition. Fifteen young women took part in the contest and the crowning cabaret at Rosses Community School this evening was presented by Daniel O’Donnell. Advertisement Ellie, a student in Letterkenny, will hold […]
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after man sustains serious injuries in Kerrykeel collision
GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses after a man (40s) was seriously injured in a two vehicle collision in Kerrykeel yesterday. Shortly after 10:45 am, gardaí and emergency services responded to a two-car collision on the R246 at Main Street, Kerrykeel. The driver of one of the cars involved, a man in his 40s, was taken […]
Road closure following serious collision in Kerrykeel
A ROAD closure is in place at Main Street, Kerrykeel following a serious road traffic collision this morning. Diversions are in place. Gardaí have urged the public to take an alternative route if possible.
Woman dies after swimming tragedy off Donegal coast
A woman in her 50s has died after getting into difficulty while swimming off the coast of Glencolmcille. Gardaí were alerted to the incident just after 7pm last night after the woman was taken from the water. She was airlifted to Sligo University Hospital where she was subsequently pronounced dead. Advertisement Gardai said a post-mortem […]
Mother of murdered Newtown peacekeeper vows justice for her son
The mother of murdered Newtowncunningham peacekeeper Private Seán Rooney has said she will dedicate every bone in her body to ensuring justice for her son, and to highlight the “uncomfortable truths” into “systemic failings”. Private Rooney was killed near the town of Al-Aqbiya in the south of Lebanon, a stronghold of Hezbollah on December 14, 2022. He […]
Film about Donegal block crisis premiered next week
The trailer of a new film about the defective block crisis in Donegal has been released. GALAR, which is based on the experiences of thousands of families throughout the county, will have its national premiere at Boyne Valley International Film Festival on Saturday, August 9. The Donegal News’ Paul Bradley recently spoke to filmmaker Niall […]
Priest facing child sex charges to remain in custody
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A priest facing several child sex charges has again been remanded in custody. Father Eddie Gallagher has been in custody since his arrest in April. Fr Gallagher was initially charged with attempted sexual communication with a child on dates between April 2 and April 17 this year. However, he was further charged earlier this month […]
Residents to lodge planning appeal
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by Louise Doyle RESIDENTS are preparing to lodge an appeal with An Bord Pleanála after planning permission was granted this week for a major apartments development in Letterkenny. The green light has been given to applicant PJ McDermott for the construction of two residential buildings, consisting of six two-bedroom apartments in the first building and […]
Eight-month prison sentence for drink driving
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A WEXFORD man who ended up in Donegal when driving while intoxicated has been sentenced to eight months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 10 years. Martin O’Brien,who had 95 previous convictions, appeared at Monday’s sitting of Letterkenny District Court facing a number of charges including drunk driving and taking possession of a vehicle without the […]