THERE has been a sharp rise in disability ‘hate crime’ in Donegal due to the recession, a leading disability rights campaigner has warned.
Gardai waiting to interview driver of car involved in fatal crash
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GARDAI are waiting to interview the driver of a car in which two young men were killed following an horrific crash outside Rathmullan on Saturday morning.
Funerals of young crash victims to take place tomorrow
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THE funerals of the two young men who died in Saturday morning’s horrific crash in Rathmullan will take place tomorrow (Monday) in Letterkenny.
Drumkeen United move three points clear at top of USL
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DRUMKEEN United moved a step closer to securing a first ever USL title following this hard fought but well deserved victory over neighbours Letterkenny Rovers at St Patrick’s Park on Thursday night.
Letterkenny General Hospital in crisis
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AS a major clean up continues this morning (Monday) following a state of emergency due to flooding at Letterkenny General Hospital serious questions need to be asked about how it happened.
Donegal Senator claims abortion would be “depriving future Special Olympics athletes of being born”
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A LABOUR senator who has a son with an intellectual disability has called on a Donegal Fianna Fail senator to withdraw his “insulting” comments about Special Olympics athletes being prevented from being born.
Fresh plans for amusement arcade
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JUST months after the town council shot down plans for a new amusement arcade in town, fresh plans have been lodged to the local authority.
Bell X1 to play free gig at the Balor Theatre on Wednesday
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THE Donegal News has learned that world famous Irish band Bell X1 will play a free gig at the Balor Theatre, Ballybofey at 1pm this Wednesday. The gig is part of a nationwide tour to celebrate the release of their new album “Chop Chop” which is now available in record stores and online worldwide. To […]
‘Where are our TDs?’ Prayer and Walk for Life organisers ask
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OVER 1,000 people attend Prayer and Walk for Life, but elected Dáil members do not appear despite invitation.
Jason hoists Everest flag on top of Errigal
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HUNDREDS join Everest summiteer Jason Black on final leg of journey to take summit flag to where it all began.