YOUNG community stars shone at the latest edition of the Garda Youth Awards. The 2026 ceremony was held at the Abbey Hotel in Donegal Town last Wednesday when people from across the county were honoured for their positive and meaningful contributions to their communities. The Garda Youth Awards celebrate outstanding young people, aged between 13 and […]
Experts warn that domestic abuse is more complex than ever
DOMESTIC, sexual and gender-based violence experienced by women and children in Donegal is more complex than ever, services have warned. Three expert support groups – Donegal Women’s Centre, Donegal Domestic Violence Services, and Lifeline Inishowen – today (Friday) highlighted the evolving forms of abuse. Together, they are highlighting that while abuse is “often associated with […]
Calls for end to ‘discrimination’ of defective block homeowners
HOMEOWNERS with defective blocks are being discriminated against by finance companies, it is claimed. When the problem of crumbling houses first became high-profile in areas like Inishowen a decade ago, it was termed the “mica crisis” due to the suspected problem in the blocks being a mineral called mica muscovite. But advanced scientific understanding of […]
Bus service plans offer hope amid traffic chaos
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A DESPERATELY needed multi-million Euro new transport service has been outlined for Budget 2027 to slash high-profile traffic problems in the county’s largest town. The powerful Oireachtas Transport Committee of Dail Eireann was yesterday told in high-level talks that Letterkenny urgently needs a town bus service commitment from Finance Minister Simon Harris within weeks. The […]
Donegal whiskey distilleries have their say on US president Trump
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WHISKEY distilleries fear US president Trump’s tariff waiver could be a whimsy that is removed “just as quickly”. But they hope it will prove to be a major jobs boost for the county and the €1bn industry. At the end of a whirlwind 48-hour trip to Ireland last weekend, Donald Trump unexpectedly announced the surprise […]
Countdown legend Austen becomes an Octo-champ
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A DONEGAL hospital worker has become a legend of cult TV show Countdown after a famous run of success. Austen Allen, from Ardara, was a huge hit on the long-running word challenge game and this week made it through to a very special episode. Austen, who works at Letterkenny University Hospital, won eight episodes in […]
Public vents anger as councillors tackle traffic woes
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LETTERKENNY businesses “will close” inevitably if the town’s chronic congestion is not remedied, it is claimed. Members of the public railed against the town’s traffic issues yesterday as council officials were told to halt a controversial €10m plan called Active Travel. One business warned: “Businesses will close if this continues. Not might. Will.” Advertisement A […]
Lucky Lotto player wins big in Donegal
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LOTTERY bosses are appealing for a lucky winner to contact them after they scooped a massive amount. The winner of a €500,000 sum from the Euro Millions draw on Tuesday past bought their ticket in Bridgend. It was the biggest win in the country from that night’s draw. Advertisement A Spar shop in the busy […]
Exciting €2.5m Carndonagh wetlands project gets underway
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A VIBRANT wetland and nature trail is being developed in Inishowen. The multi-partner build is a vision that came together thanks to cooperation to provide a public amenity at Ballywilly Brook in Carndonagh. Inishowen Rivers Trust, Barrack Hill Town Park Committee, Donegal County Council, its elected members and other community representatives were there for the […]
Experts claim county can cash in on blue economy boon
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DONEGAL’S long coastline perfectly positions it to capitalise on growing opportunities in the new global blue economy, it is claimed. The blue economy includes aquaculture and marine engineering – and the county is poised to cash in, say experts. Their confident assessment about Donegal’s coastline, including the likes of stunning Ballymastocker Bay (pictured) in Portsalon, was […]