TWO young Letterkenny men have been selected to take part in the landmark series of Tinder Double Date Island. Michael Harris (23) and Gabby Aduaka (25) will pair up on this summer’s series. Outside of the spotlight Michael works as a special needs assistant and Gabby as a personal trainer. Advertisement The friends are also […]
Nominations open for RSA’s Leading Lights in Road Safety Awards
THE Road Safety Authority (RSA) is inviting nominations for the 2026 Leading Lights in Road Safety Awards, celebrating the individuals, organisations and communities making a significant contribution to improving road safety across Ireland. Now in their seventeenth year, the awards recognise outstanding efforts to promote safer roads through education, awareness campaigns, research, innovation and community-led […]
Collision in carpark at Lisfannon Beach
A COLLISION occurred between two vehicles in the carpark at Lisfannon Beach in Buncrana. It happened on Friday, August 14 at approximately 11am. The driver of a parked car returned to find a note on her windscreen from another driver to say that the damage had been caused. Advertisement Unfortunately, the contact number that was provided will not connect. […]
Update: Two males brought to hospital with ‘serious injuries’ after Burt collision
TWO males have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a road traffic collision in Burt. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a two vehicle road traffic collision on the N13 between Bridgend and Manorcunningham this evening, Tuesday. The driver of one vehicle, a male aged in his 20s, was brought to Letterkenny University […]
Emma Nelis puts best foot forward as Rose of Tralee to be crowned tonight
DONEGAL Rose Emma Nelis did her county proud as she appeared on the Rose of Tralee selection last night. Emma is 24 years old from Gartan and teaches History and English in Errigal College, Letterkenny. She was the final Rose to take to the stage on the first selection night and she spoke of her […]
Yellow roses left for Arlene as her sister returns to Bundoran
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By Sean Murphy THIRTY-TWO years after her sister vanished, Kathleen Arkinson returned to the seaside town where 15-year-old Arlene was last known to be happy – and released yellow roses into the sea in her memory. Arlene disappeared on August 14, 1994, after attending a disco in Bundoran the previous night. Advertisement For Kathleen, returning […]
Dr Gerry Lane and Dr Jack Collins honoured at Blue Light Awards
TWO Donegal doctors who volunteer with CRITICAL, the emergency medical response charity, have been honoured at the inaugural Ireland Blue Light Awards 2026. Dr Gerry Lane and Dr Jack Collins were joint winners of the Blue Light Unsung Hero Award. The awards, which honour members of the emergency services across the country, were held at […]
David James chosen to end Rose of Tralee on a high note
THE Rose of Tralee final is set to take place this evening on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. Fans will eagerly anticipate the outcome of the final show. However, this final will have twice the excitement for Donegal viewers as singer, David James has been chosen to perform the famous ballad ‘The Rose of Tralee’ […]
Vacant property destroyed by fire in Dungloe
A FIRE destroyed a vacant property in Dungloe. An investigation is ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the fire, which occurred in the area of Radharc An Seascan between 3am and 5am on Tuesday, August 11. The Fire Services attended the scene to extinguish the fire but the property was destroyed. Nobody was injured in the blaze. Advertisement […]
Man assaulted in broad daylight on Ramelton Main Street
A MAN was assaulted on Ramelton Main Street in broad daylight. The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 12 between 3pm and 4pm. A man was reported to have been assaulted by another man and sustained non-life threatening injuries as a result. Advertisement Two women injured after alleged assaults in Letterkenny “We wish to speak to anybody who […]