A JUSTICE hunter group that live streamed a confrontation with a disgraced priest has claimed it has “caught” hundreds of alleged predators. Edward Gallagher (59) pleaded guilty to 109 sex offences at Derry Crown Court last week on Monday, October 5, is now in prison to await sentencing, and the Vatican is being asked to […]
Donegal under two wind and rain warnings
A DOUBLE weather warning is over Donegal with heavy rain and strong winds forecast. Met Eireann’s Status Yellow wind warning for Donegal, Galway, Mayo went live today (Wednesday) at 6am and remains in place until 6pm. A meteorologist said: “South-westerly winds will be very strong at times especially along the coasts. Advertisement “Be aware of […]
Garda officer allegedly allowed bomb-linked cars into the North
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A SENIOR officer in An Garda Síochána allegedly permitted stolen cars to cross the border, the ongoing Omagh Bombing Inquiry has heard. It was alleged that vehicles were allowed into the North to gather intelligence on dissident republican activity. The allegation was outlined by Martin Bridger, a former investigator with the Police Ombudsman for Northern […]
Swilly Sisters Shed are ready to Swim in Pink
The Swilly Sisters Shed will hold their annual Swim in Pink this coming Sunday for Breast Care Month. All proceeds raised at the event on Rathmullan Beach will go towards the National Breast Cancer Research Institute in Galway. Currently 1 in 7 Irish women and men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, but […]
Donegal nun appointed to senior Vatican role
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A DONEGAL nun has made history by being appointed to a senior Vatican missionary role by Pope Leo. His Holiness Pope Leo XIV appointed Sister Mary T Barron as adjunct secretary for the Dicastery of Evangelization, it has been announced. She is the first woman to be appointed to this role. Advertisement Sr Mary will […]
The prestigious Frances Browne Festival is underway
THE ‘best little fest in the west’ continues today to celebrate the Blind Poetess of Ulster. Organisers launched the 2026 Frances Browne Literary Festival yesterday (Thursday) with day two recalling her life and legacy. The festival returned triumphantly this week for its sixth edition. Advertisement Its 2026 programme includes more highly funded cultural events as […]
A rare condition is being highlighted to expose lack of treatment in Ireland
CAMPAIGNERS are raising awareness of a condition so rare that treatment for it does not widely exist in Ireland. It means people and their families must leave Donegal to go abroad for help with the autoimmune disorder. Its full name is Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections or PANDAS for short. Advertisement PANDAS […]
Taoiseach challenged to explain leisure centre closure
TAOISEACH Micheal Martin has been challenged to explain why a leisure centre that closed for temporary works 11 years ago remains closed. Buncrana Leisure Centre closed in April 2015 for what was meant to be for “temporary renovation works, but it never reopened”, according to a Donegal TD. It means that the town’s 40,000 people, […]
Rain warning for Donegal warns of flooding
DIFFICULT travelling conditions and localised flooding is possible in Donegal, the national weather service has warned. Met Eireann placed the county under a Status Yellow rain warning for 31 hours. It came into effect at 9am today and it is due to remain until 4pm tomorrow (Friday). Advertisement Donegal is under a Status Yellow rain […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday evening, October 6
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Cathal McCole, Dungloe Francia Davern, Moville Advertisement Pat Friel, Newmills Sean Mulligan, Stranorlar Jean Devenney, (née Doherty), Letterkenny Eamon McBride, Milford John Alexander Fair, Fahan Frank Lavelle, Buncrana William Joseph Martin, Donegal Town and Dublin Michael Carroll, Churchill Cathal McCole, Dungloe The sudden death has taken […]