By Sean Murphy A SUCCESSFUL businessman has hailed the county’s resilience but warns that bureaucratic admin processes could stop Donegal’s potential. John O’Donnell, from Letterkenny, fears the “entrepreneurial spirit” that is the bedrock of prosperous local firms is at risk of being constrained by paperwork. Advertisement Donegal is fast becoming a county of discerning foodies […]
Dail abortion vote that caused controversy is still not a law
By Sean Murphy A CONTROVERSIAL abortion vote was passed in the Dail – but this does not mean that it has become law. An amendment was proposed by Sinn Fein to the abortion legislation that was agreed by the country in a referendum eight years ago. Advertisement It passed a vote in Dail Eireann on […]
Donegal at heart of Northwest strategic growth plan
SENIOR Government ministers and civic leaders gathered at Parliament Buildings, Stormont this week for the official launch of a revised ‘Northwest Strategic Growth Plan’ and the signing of a landmark cross-border Health Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The high-profile event, held in the Long Gallery, brought together First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, […]
Donegal councillor raises alarm as domestic abuse disclosures rise by 33%
A DONEGAL councillor has reacted with alarm to new Women’s Aid figures showing a record 62,275 disclosures of domestic abuse against women and children in Ireland during 2025, a 33% increase on the previous year. Cllr Joy Beard said the statistics were a stark reminder that abuse continues to affect thousands of families, describing them […]
Waffle and the World Cup
By Michael Devlin Sometimes small events come to pass that make us consider the raging conflagration that is the wider world. You may or may not have noticed but the 2026 FIFA World Cup is currently in full swing. What should have been a celebration of the beautiful game is now overshadowed by controversy. Inflated […]
Damien Tansey Solicitors celebrates prestigious law awards success
Damien Tansey Solicitors LLP is celebrating a significant achievement after being named Personal Injury Medical Negligence Law Firm of the Year 2026 for Connacht & Ulster at the prestigious LEAP Irish Law Awards. The awards ceremony, held a little earlier this month at the Burlington Clayton Hotel in Dublin, recognised excellence across the Irish legal […]
Schools’ ethos survey highlights that a one-size-fits-all solution does not work for Donegal
In this week’s Fresh Take Column, Sabrina Sweeney discusses school patronage, local decision-making and why community voices matter in shaping policy across Ireland. THE publication this week of a major survey on the preferred ethos of schools in Ireland has generated plenty of debate, as you’d expect when education, religion and children are involved. Headlines have […]
Earagail Arts Festival’s music programme hits all the right notes this July
FROM internationally acclaimed artists to some of the most exciting voices emerging from the North West, Earagail Arts Festival’s 2026 music programme offers audiences an extraordinary opportunity to experience world-class music in unique venues across Donegal. Leading the line-up is Womex Artist Award winner Noura Mint Seymali, Mauritania’s defining musical voice on the international stage. […]
Taxi drivers highlight issues within the changing industry
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TAXI drivers in Letterkenny have spoken out on the issues they face with claims that some drivers don’t want to work at night because it’s too dangerous. A shortage of taxis is being put down to increasing difficulties for those working in the profession. Some of the issues present in the taxi industry were raised in […]
Local charities urge vigilance against domestic abuse during World Cup
By Sean Murphy CHARITIES have warned women to vigilant against a rise in domestic abuse threats during the World Cup. They were responding to Alcohol Action Ireland research that shows alcohol-fuelled domestic abuse incidents jumped after games. Advertisement Donegal women’s support group The Uplift Project’s clinical director Jessica Gallagher said: “Research consistently shows that domestic […]