DONEGAL will again proudly host an Alzheimer’s Memory Walk as part of nationwide celebrations taking place on Sunday, September 20, ahead of World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21. The Donegal event will take place at Dromboe Woods in Ballybofey, with walkers gathering at Jackson’s Hotel car park at 11.30am to begin a scenic 1–5km route […]
Delight as Letterkenny students pass Leaving Cert with flying colours
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THERE were joyful scenes in Letterkenny secondary schools today as students received their much-anticipated Leaving Cert results. Over 2,500 students received their results across Donegal after sitting their exams in June, with 253 students completing the Leaving Cert Applied programme. The results were released through an online portal at 10am and many students came into school to open […]
Man released without charge after drugs seizure arrest
A MAN who was arrested after a drugs seizure in Letterkenny has been released without charge. Earlier this week, the Donegal News reported that an estimated €14,000 worth of suspected cannabis was seized in the Cullion Road area. Gardaí searched two residential properties during a multi-agency operation which included the Garda Armed Support Unit. Advertisement A […]
Government has stopped September fuel price hikes
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A CALL earlier today for a stop of fuel price increases has been followed by a Government announcement that a price hike has been postponed. Donegal TD Pearse Doherty had called on the Taoiseach to recall the Dáil before September 1 to stop planned Government increases in the price of petrol and diesel. On September […]
Government urged to recall Dail and stop fuel hikes
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DONEGAL TD Pearse Doherty has called on the Taoiseach to recall the Dáil before September 1 to stop planned Government increases in the price of petrol and diesel. His Sinn Féin party has written to Taoiseach Micheál Martin to recall the Dáil to pass the financial resolution necessary to prevent the increases from taking effect. […]
Fundraiser swim taking place in support for children in Gaza
By Eilisha Devlin A GROUP of fundraisers are organising a Narin Beach swim on Sunday, August 23 in aid of Children Not Numbers, a charity that helps the physical and mental wellbeing of the children of Gaza. The organisers of the event include Paul McCrossan, Dr Mireille Sweeney, John Sweeney and Dr Kieran Harkin. Advertisement […]
Get ready to LOL, comedian Paddy McDonnell is coming back
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By Sean Murphy ONE of the most original comedians on the comedy circuit is returning to Donegal for another hilarious night. Funnyman Paddy McDonnell is promising jokes, laughs, and fun for his upcoming gig at An Grianan in Letterkenny in a few weeks’ time. Advertisement His last date in the theatre was sold out and […]
Gardaí warn Leaving Cert students about accommodation scams
GARDAÍ are warning students not to fall for accommodation scams as Leaving Cert results come out tomorrow. Results will soon be followed by college course offers, meaning that first time and returning students to third-level education will be seeking accommodation in the coming weeks. Gardaí have advised the public to be careful when looking for accommodation and to […]
Man arrested after major drugs seizure in Letterkenny
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DRUGS worth an estimated street value of €14,000 were seized in Letterkenny this week during a multi-agency operation which included the Garda Armed Support Unit. A Garda spokesperson confirmed to the Donegal News that the suspected cannabis seizure was made after two residential properties were searched in the Cullion Road area on Tuesday morning. A […]
Donegal impresses at the Rose of Tralee 2026
THE Rose of Tralee International Festival 2026 featured plenty of Donegal representation. Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh was eventually crowned the Rose of Tralee last night. Donegal Rose Emma Nelis did her county proud as she appeared on the selection on Monday. Advertisement Emma is 24 years old from Gartan and teaches History and English […]