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. Gardaí are concerned for Cody’s well-being. Anyone with information on Cody’s whereabouts is […]
An Post warns Annagry post office closure is ‘highly likely’
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THERE is a “very real threat to the future” of Annagry Post Office, An Post has warned, as the retirement of long-serving postmistress Breid McCole raises fears that the vital community service may not reopen. A spokesperson for An Post confirmed to the Donegal News that efforts to find a contractor willing to take on […]
Inishowen man rocks Belfast stage with Zach Bryan
A YOUNG Buncrana man has become an overnight star with music fans across Donegal after being called up on stage by American superstar Zach Bryan at a sold-out Belfast concert. Paul Hegarty, armed with nothing more than a homemade poster and a lifetime of guitar practice, got to live out a dream shared by tens […]
Teenager charged over Inishowen crash that killed Donegal mother and daughter
AN 18-year-old man has been charged in connection with a crash in Inishowen that claimed the lives of a young mother and her daughter last summer. Lochlainn Doherty, Doaghmore, Clonmany, faced a total of eight charges when he appeared before Buncrana District Court this week, including dangerous driving causing the deaths of Natalie McLaughlin, 27, […]
Disruption to telephone line at LUH tonight
The public are advised that Eir will be carrying out essential works on telephone lines servicing Letterkenny University Hospital tonight (Wednesday) from 10pm until 6am. During this period, the hospitals main telephone number (074) 91 25888, may be unavailable. Anyone needing to contact the hospital during these hours should instead use the alternative number (074) […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, June 24
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Eunan Doherty, Letterkenny Catherine Mc Laughlin (née Russell), Termon Advertisement John Coleman, Letterkenny and formerly Dunmore Mary Jordan (née Bermingham), Bundoran and formerly Arklow John McGinty, Ballybofey Rosaleen Broderick (née Patton), Ballyshannon and formerly Glengormley Betty Nulty (née McDonald), Ardara and formerly Clane Michael Doherty, Granard and […]
Window smashed during break-in at Burnfoot house
A WINDOW was smashed and entry gained to a house in Burnfoot. The incident occurred in the area of Tievebane in the early hours of Wednesday, June 17. A side window of the house was smashed and entry was gained. A number of items were disturbed within the house but nothing is believed to have been […]
Designer handbag and purse stolen at Lisfannon Beach
A DESIGNER handbag and purse were stolen from a car parked at Lisfannon Beach. The incident occurred at the carpark on Friday, June 19 at approximately 4.50pm. The passenger side window of the car was smashed and a grey Marc Jacobs handbag and purse were stolen from within. Advertisement “We appeal to anyone who may have observed a […]
Man charged with possession of drugs represents himself in court
A LETTERKENNY man has been charged after being caught in possession of drugs. Brajan Kotulski of Ard Glass, Letterkenny was before Letterkenny District Court on Monday past. He was charged with being in possession of an illegal drug, cocaine, contrary to section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977. Advertisement Garda Sergeant Jim Collins told the […]
Masked male attacks house and car in Convoy
A MASKED male caused criminal damage to a house and car in Convoy. The incident occurred in the area of Greenfields on Monday, June 22 between approximately 6.30am and 7am. A male who was dressed in a grey tracksuit, a black jacket and wearing a black facemask entered the garden of a property in that area between […]