The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Mary O’Donnell, Fanad Paul Toal, Letterkenny Advertisement Christopher McCaul, Letterkenny Teresa McDaid, Termon Susan Gallagher, Inver Mary Doherty, Buncrana Paddy McHugh, Portnoo Reverend Fr Dermot McShane, Bruckless and Teelin John McDougall, Donegal Town Angela McDaid, Castlefin Kathleen Devlin, Clonmany Thomas Keys, Letterkenny Mary O’Donnell The peaceful […]
Widespread support for Justice Minister to ban crash scene images
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A PLAN by Sligo councillors to petition the Minister of Justice to ban crash scene images could garner support in Donegal. Minister Jim O’Callaghan is being asked to introduce legislation that protects the privacy fatal road traffic victims. Campaigners want to make it an offence to record or share photos or videos from collisions to […]
Fishing industry reveals livelihood fears ahead of Budget 2027
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FISHING industry businesses have urged the Government to deliver on its commitments ahead of next month’s Budget. They warned that livelihoods are at stake unless significant financial support is announced in the Dail on October 6. The Seafood Ireland Alliance (SIA) issued its warnings and said action is vital for the “long-term viability for the […]
Fundraiser in memory of Ronan Roddy raises thousands for Down Syndrome
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A LOVING sister who cycled 660kms for her late brother raised thousands of Euro for charity. Ronan Roddy sadly passed away, aged 47, at Donegal Hospice in January 2023. His sister Louise, who is a school vice-principal at Bruckless National School, cycled from Ireland’s most southerly point Mizen Head in Cork up to the country’s […]
Claims that case for Irish unity planning strengthened by recent events
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THE need to start planning for Irish unity has been strengthened by a series of recent key events, it is claimed. Among them was the unexpected announcement by US president Donald Trump that he would “love to see” Ireland’s reunification and that it “may as well happen now” because it is “going to happen eventually”. […]
Council to be challenged today to help traffic by suspending works
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A MAJOR proposal about ongoing traffic issues in Donegal’s largest town is due to be tackled today when council planners are to be challenged. Criticism emerged about Active Travel plans in Letterkenny amid heavy congestion in the town over recent weeks. The nealy €11 million Active Travel plan scheme is an official strategy and infrastructure project that […]
Over 100 cases highlight vulnerable and at-risk kids
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OVER 100 vulnerable and at-risk children were not given of suitable placements, it is claimed. Independent research body The Child Law Project has published research to show that large numbers of cases attracted judges’ extreme concerns and that mental health issues, addiction, and domestic violence lead to children going into care. The information has come […]
Donegal hospital worker advances to Countdown showdown
A MAN from Ardara is a huge hit on TV’s word challenge game Countdown and today made it through to a very special episode. Austen Allen, who works at Letterkenny University Hospital, has won seven episodes in a row of Channel 4’s long-running show. Champion Austen now enters his eighth episode on Tuesday and if […]
Time running out for Donegal kids to sparkle on Toy Show 2026
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WITH only 100 sleeps ’til Christmas, time is already running out for Donegal kids to become a star on the Late Late’s Toy Show special. In recent years, the nation has fallen in love with Donegal children who appeared on the show like last year’s star TJ McDaid, from Drumkeen. RTE bosses recently launched their […]
Rural road accidents caused by overgrown hedges
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MOTOR accidents on rural roads are being caused by overgrown hedges and trees, according to a major transport organisation. It is claimed that vehicles are losing mirrors, highlighting an urgent need for action to cut back branches and hedgerows that are dangerously intruding on the roads. The legal hedge-cutting season began a fortnight ago on […]