AS the Christmas season approaches each year, Ballybofey boxing coach Eunan Devenney runs an annual toy appeal in Donegal. This year will mark the 23rd year of his appeal and Eunan hopes he can ‘get over the line’ once again. As people begin the scramble for Christmas shopping and decorating, Eunan hopes they will remember […]
Youths ignite firework into letterbox
GARDAÍ are seeking dash-cam footage after two youths placed an ignited firework into the letterbox of a house in Ballybofey. The incident of criminal damage occurred in the area of Blue Cedars, Ballybofey, on Saturday, November 8 at 7.15pm. A garda spokesperson said: “Two youths were reported to have approached a house in that area. […]
Community Recognition Hall of Fame Award for Convoy’s Liam Mailey
THE valuable work of community and voluntary groups in Donegal was celebrated at Donegal Local Development CLG’s 2025 Community Recognition Awards ceremony on Thursday evening. The annual event honours the incredible contribution such community and environmental groups and social enterprises make in bringing about positive changes right across Donegal. A host of awards were presented […]
Letterkenny Fastway franchise owner speaks out after company enters into receivership
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A BALLYBOFEY man who invested over €20,000 in the Letterkenny franchise of Fastway Couriers said he has been left “high and dry” after the company unexpectedly went into receivership last week. When Stephen Doherty returned to work last Tuesday after the Bank Holiday, he anticipated a busy day ahead. However, events took an unexpected turn […]
New head chef at Fara’s Restaurant
The Villa Rose Hotel and V-Spa in Ballybofey has announced the appointment of award-winning chef Richard McKee as the new Head Chef at Fara’s Restaurant. With an impressive background including roles at prestigious hotels such as Lough Eske Castle, Castle Leslie Estate and Lough Erne Resort, Richard brings extraordinary talent, creativity and a genuine passion for […]
Wedding of the week: ‘Every single thing was perfect, despite the weather’
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NEWLYWEDS Laura Doherty and Niall Quinn tied the knot on July 4, surrounded by nearly 200 family and friends. The Killygordon native and her South Derry groom were married at St. Patrick’s Church at the Crossroads in Laura’s hometown. Her mother walked her down the aisle to Caledonia, in a moving tribute to her late father. […]
Shop window smashed in Ballybofey
WITNESSES are sought after the front window of a shop was smashed in Ballybofey. The incident occurred at a shop at Main Street sometime between 9pm Saturday, September 6 and 12.30pm the following day. A garda spokesperson said: “We appeal to anyone who may have been on the street, particularly in the early hours of Sunday […]
Man taken to hospital after Ballybofey assault
A MAN had to be taken to Letterkenny University Hospital following an alleged assault in Ballybofey. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the alleged assault at Navenny Street, near the junction with Chesnut Road, on Sunday, July 27 between 9.30pm and 9.50pm. A man reported that he was assaulted at that location between those times by another […]
The Balor’s summer musical Crazy Nights opens tomorrow
THE Balor’s big summer musical Crazy Nights opens tomorrow night. Crazy Nights tells the story of Jules, a regular performer at music venue The Good Note. The venue is in financial trouble and owner Ernie needs to come up with €25,000 by the end of the month to keep the wolf (and the bank) from […]
New social homes are to be delivered in Ballybofey
ELECTED members of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District visited the Coill an Airgid housing development in Ballybofey, where 14 energy-efficient social housing units are currently under construction. The project is progressing in three phases, with the first due to be completed this week. This consists of three two-bedroom single-storey houses. Phase 2, which includes two three-bedroom […]