Donegal finalist hoping for success at this week’s National Dairy Awards


DONEGAL has a finalist in this year’s National Dairy Awards recognising the quality and talents of the county’s dairy farmers and vets. The dairy sector is the jewel of the Irish agricultural industry but it is facing many challenges. The National Dairy Awards recognise and celebrate those who have embraced these challenges and are driving the […]


ELECTION 2024: Final Results from Letterkenny LEA


Monday, June 10 10.09pm Letterkenny LEA 14th and Final Count Results, following the distribution of Ciaran Brogan’s surplus 193 votes. Advertisement (7-seater and the Quota for election is 1,629)   Donal Mandy Kelly (FF) 1,841 – (ELECTED) Gerry McMonagle (SF) 1,208 + 503 = 1,711 (ELECTED) Tomás Seán Devine (100% Redress) 1,620 + 60 = 1,680 (ELECTED) Ciaran Brogan […]


A pedestrian has died following an overnight collision in Moville


GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Moville this morning. Shortly after 1:30 am, Gardaí and emergency services responded to a collision involving a car and a pedestrian at Ballynally, near Moville. The pedestrian, a man in his 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the car was […]


Election 2024: Live updates from the Aura Letterkenny 


THE following post will contain live updates from the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny. Saturday, June 8 20:20pm Advertisement The final electoral area to be tallied was Lifford Stranorlar and the tally that follows accounts for 41 of the 42 boxes opened. Topping the poll on tallies is Independent Martin Scanlon with 1387, followed by […]


Local teacher launches ‘Dream Beasts’ book


LOCAL teacher and author Louise Flanagan will sign copies of her latest book in Letterkenny tomorrow. ‘Dream Beasts’ is Louise’s third book which tells the story of Sean, who discovers a leprechaun called Erin crying in his garden on St. Patrick’s Day. He embarks on an adventure to the magical land of Dormica to help […]


Donegal priests celebrate 100 years of ministry


TWO Donegal priests are celebrating their Golden Jubilees having between them, served as priests for 100 years on Saturday. Glenfin Parish Priest Fr Lorcan Sharkey and Fr Michael McCullagh are celebrating 50 years in the priesthood having been ordained on the feast of St Colmcille, June 9. Fr Sharkey marked his anniversary last Friday celebrating Mass in […]


Finn Valley Men’s Choir in concert at the Balor


Finn Valley Men’s Choir are currently busy preparing for their upcoming concerts in the Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey on Friday, 14 and Saturday, June 15. Such was the success of their sell-out concert last year, the choir have decided to add an extra night this year and already tickets are selling out fast. It has […]


Raphoe business premises targeted by vandals


Gardaí have confirmed they are investigating an alleged incident of burglary at a business premises in Raphoe over the weekend. Damage was caused by vandals who entered Frankie’s of Raphoe on Saturday, ransacking the premises which is currently lying vacant. It’s understood quite a bit of damage was caused and graffiti sprayed on walls inside. […]


Voting commences is Donegal


THE wait to find out who will fill the 37 seats on Donegal County Council is almost over as people across Donegal have their say in the local elections. 252 Polling Stations across the county opened this morning at 07:00 and will remain so until 22:00. Voters are also deciding who will represent Donegal in […]


New dentist Eileen hoping to combat shortage in the county


By Dionne Meehan ONE OF Donegal’s newest dentists, Eileen McGlinchey, is planning on bringing her skills back to the North West because of the shortage of dentists in the county. The Ardara native, who has been studying dentistry in University College Cork since 2019, graduated last Friday. Advertisement Always aspiring to help those around her, […]