Gardaí have released the following statement “Emergency services responded to the discovery of the body of a male (aged in his 50s) at a location in Carrickfinn, Kincasslagh, yesterday, Thursday, June 25, 2026 at approximately 2.40pm. “The coroner has been notified. “A post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course, the results of which will […]
Lightning strikes leave trail of damage across Donegal
By Jonathan Magee is this Friday morning counting the cost of a dramatic night of electrical storms, after repeated lightning strikes caused widespread damage to the electricity network across the county, leaving hundreds of homes and businesses without power. Unlike typical storm damage caused by high winds, it was the ferocity and frequency of lightning […]
Thunder rolls across Donegal
By Jonathan Magee The sound of distant thunder began rolling across the Finn Valley and other parts of County Donegal from around 9pm tonight, Thursday, June 25, as the dramatic end to this week’s record-breaking heatwave finally arrived in the northwest. The rumbles followed a day of intense heat across the county, with temperatures climbing […]
Gardaí warn of widespread scams as crooks’ fake calls steal millions of Euro
A MAJOR scam by sophisticated crooks is sweeping across the country with Donegal gardaí warning extra vigilance is needed in the county. Innocent members of the public are being targeted by scammers who pretend to be a mobile phone company offering discounts or a cheap handset upgrade. Partial payment is requested – and the duped […]
Letterkenny and Falcarragh man recalls how epilepsy helped to shape his life
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By Paddy Walsh A HSE worker who recently retired after 45 years with the health service has spoken of how an epileptic seizure reminds him of a career served for the benefit of others. Brendan Hone, who introduced disability services to Donegal, recalled at his retirement function how his own mother, a nurse, developed epilepsy […]
Severe thunderstorms and hailstones forecast for Donegal this evening
DONEGAL County Council is urging the public to take all necessary precautions as a Status Yellow Thunderstorm warning comes into effect for the county from 3pm today, Thursday June 25, until 6pm on Friday June 26. Met Éireann is forecasting thunderstorms developing this afternoon, overnight, and into Friday, with the risk of torrential downpours, localised […]
Risk of thundershowers as Donegal temperatures soar
DONEGAL is experiencing exceptionally warm weather today as a Met Éireann yellow high temperature warning remains in effect for the county. Temperatures are expected to reach 30 degrees on Thursday, with overnight lows staying above 15 degrees, making for an uncomfortable night’s sleep across the county. Donegal County Council, which circulated the alert, has warned […]
Gardaí seek help finding missing Letterkenny man
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 29-year-old Ciaran Hughes, who is reported missing from Letterkenny since Tuesday, June 23. Ciaran is described as being approximately 6 foot 1 inches in height with a regular build, dark brown hair and brown eyes with a dent under one eye. When last seen, […]
Uncertainty over vacant occupational therapy posts in Donegal
IT is not known how many vacant posts for occupational therapists (OTs) there are in Donegal. The issue was raised by Independent Cllr Declan Meehan at the meeting of the Regional Health Forum West and North West on Tuesday. He said he has been made aware of recent communication to GPs explaining that there is […]
Man faces four charges over alleged assault on Letterkenny Gardaí
A MAN charged with assaulting two Gardaí at a Letterkenny public office has told the court the officers struck first. Abdou Abouzid, formerly of 28 Hazlebrook Crescent, Long Lane Letterkenny, appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday, June 22, where a book of evidence was served on him in relation to an alleged attack at […]