THE craic was mighty at a recent charity birthday bash in Letterkenny. Claudia Buckley and David James were there and party VIP Orla Neely celebrated her 40th. Mark Neely escorted May McFettridge on stage to entertain all the well-wishers who gathered to help Orla celebrate in the Silver Tassie Hotel. Advertisement Michael McBride handed the […]
Gardaí investigate alleged assault in Town Park
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GARDAÍ are investigating multiple incidents of alleged assault that occurred among youths. The incidents occurred in the Bernard Mc Glinchey Town Park in Letterkenny at approximately 5pm on Saturday, July 25. It involved a group of male youths in the wooded area near the skating park and two youths sustained non-life threatening injuries as a […]
Fishermen warn that livelihoods are uncertain
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FISHERMEN have warned that people’s livelihoods are “uncertain” but the industry is “not without hope”. The workers are “pondering their futures”, according to the Seafood Ireland Alliance (SIA). It warned on Tuesday that fishermen are “faced with a chronic shortage of quota and spiralling operational costs” and are fighting for their “survival”. Advertisement Dominic Rihan […]
Letterkenny surgical hub reaches “milestone” moment
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A VITAL new medical facility has reached another significant “milestone” phase of development, it has been announced. It was revealed last month on June 25 that the new surgical hub for Letterkenny had moved to the design phase. It was announced today (Tuesday, July 28) that a design team has now been appointed. Advertisement The […]
Gardaí renew missing person appeal for Donegal teenager
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Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Cody Reilly who is reported missing from Burnfoot since Friday, June 19 2026. Cody is described as being 5’ 4” tall, with a slim build, blue eyes and red hair. Cody may be in the Drogheda or wider Co Louth area. Advertisement Gardaí […]
Donegal woman named breastfeeding champion
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THE winner of the North’s Breastfeeding Champion 2026 is a woman from Donegal. Adele Paton of Cherish Sure Start is from Letterkenny. She was presented with her award by Stormont Health Minister Mike Nesbitt at the recently More than Milk exhibition event. Advertisement In 2013, Adele founded the “Breastfeeding in Northern Ireland” Facebook group. The […]
Donegal Town to get new social housing development
A NEW social housing development supported by €19m funding has been officially signed off by Donegal County Council. Officials signed the contracts for the new 62-unit social housing development at Drumrooske Middle in Donegal Town. The council stated that the “much-needed social housing” shows its “continued commitment” to working with the Department of Housing to […]
Donegal TV presenter’s new show assesses special needs
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ERIC Roberts is getting his own TV show called Crisis in the Classroom to investigate special needs education. The former Special Needs Assistant, who left his SNA role at Mulroy College in Milford three years ago, will explore the issue on Virgin Media. A station spokesperson said: “Virgin Media Television’s autumn season features bold new […]
Car seen performing dangerous maneuvers at roundabout
A car performed a number of maneuvers described as “extremely dangerous” at a Letterkenny roundabout. The incident occurred at the Dry Arch Roundabout on Saturday, July 25. It happened between approximately 8.50pm and 8.55pm. Advertisement The vehicle was a dark coloured Vauxhall Omega and it drove off in the direction of Lurgybrack. A Garda spokesperson […]
Houses burgled and stolen car found on fire in Donegal
TWO houses were burgled and a vehicle was stolen and found on fire in Donegal. The incidents occurred in the area of Donegal Town on Friday, July 24. At approximately 8am that morning, a burglary occurred at a house in the area of Ardeskin. Advertisement A blue Audi A4 car was also stolen from the […]