THE Donegal men played key roles in a memorable week at the 2026 World GAA Games in Waterford. They represented the Middle East and claimed the Men’s Open title as part of an outstanding clean sweep of four championship victories. The World GAA Games brought together Gaelic footballers, hurlers and camogie players from clubs across […]
Majella O’Donnell to open Clonmany Agricultural Show
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THE Clonmany Agricultural Show is delighted that Majella O’Donnell will officially open this year’s event. Donegal’s premier agricultural show, which incorporates the Taste of Inishowen Food Festival and the North West Shearing Championships, is expected to draw thousands of visitors from across the northwest and beyond once again. It takes place in Inishowen over Tuesday, […]
Family hails impact of innovative accessible beach plan
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A LOCAL family has hailed the impact of a health project which makes the beach accessible to young people with disabilities. Natasha Boyce, from Ramelton, revealed the project has had a huge impact on her family and young son Teddy, giving them peace of mind, freedom and pride. Natasha said of the Making Waves project: […]
In pics: Party in the Park marks 45 years of Donegal Youth Service
DONEGAL Youth Service celebrated its 45th birthday in some style with a very successful Party in the Park. The vital community service held its celebration Letterkenny’s Bernard McGlinchey Town Park on Saturday. Local gardaí Gráinne Doherty and Bernard Greene were on patrol amid the happy atmosphere. Advertisement Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh joined the fun and said: […]
Fears for Arranmore fire service sparks SOS campaign
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CAMPAIGNERS have launched a Save Our Service lobby to prevent the feared loss of fire-fighters on Arranmore Island. They want Donegal County Council to “provide equal protection, not special treatment” for the community by “retaining and properly staffing” Arranmore Fire Station. A committee was formed at a crisis meeting on Wednesday with Cllr Micheál Mac […]
Domestic violence group to raise Donegal issues in Leinster House
By Sean Murphy A VITAL women’s support group is going to Leinster House in a bid to secure funding to help victims across Donegal. Warnings about the scale of domestic violence in the county have been highlighted by the Uplift Project in the Donegal News and TD Charles Ward raised this recently in the Dail. […]
Upset as tribute to local lady defaced
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VANDALS have been asked to “respect our dead” after a memorial was desecrated for the second time in only four months. The commemorative bench is dedicated to the memory of the late historian and environmentalist May McClintock who was much loved by so many. The seat was placed by the Letterkenny Community Heritage Group close […]
Strabane girl offered Donegal holiday escape
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Overwhelming support from across county for young girl A SCHOOLGIRL who was allegedly attacked after months of bullying has been invited by bighearted Donegal people to recover in the county. The victim, who is only 12 years old, was recently filmed in upsetting scenes that were then shared online to spark widespread condemnation. Advertisement Footage […]
E-scooter ban for children will save lives
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A CHILD ban on e-scooters will be a safety game changer for towns like Letterkenny, it was claimed just days before a proposed law change. The Government is set this week to hike the legal age limit of e-scooters this week from 16 to 18. It will be the second time that the law is […]
Emergency unit crisis sees loss of life fears
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Ambulance delays signalled hospital breakdown STARK warnings about the emergency department crisis at Donegal’s largest hospital have sparked death fears. A patient in need of lifesaving emergency medical care could die, it has been claimed amid the chronic problems at the accident and emergency (A&E) unit of Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH). Advertisement After 14 ambulances […]