GARDAÍ are continuing to investigate a robbery that took place in Raphoe on Wednesday, May 3. A spokesperson for the Gardaí told the Donegal News that they are investigating a “theft and criminal damage incident” which took place at a premises in the town centre in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The spokesperson also […]
Barristers take part in protest over rates of pay
BARRISTERS in Letterkenny joined colleagues from across the country to protest at the 20 year-old, out-of-date rates of pay they receive for providing some legal aid services. The barristers gathered outside Letterkeny Court House on Tuesday where the Circuit Court and a District court were sitting. Raphoe born Barrister Damian Crawford explained to the Donegal […]
Diarmaid Doherty appointed News Editor
Diarmaid Doherty has been appointed News Editor of the Derry People and Donegal News. With almost thirty years’ experience in local media, Diarmaid took up his new role this week and will be based in our Letterkenny office. A native of Letterkenny, he began his career as a news and sports journalist with the Donegal Democrat […]
Rathmullan pier to close for eight months
REFURBISHMENT works that will close Rathmullan pier for eight months could begin as soon as March. A tender document has just been published looking for a contractor to take on the overhaul of the busy marine infrastructure. It is nine months since Minister for Agriculture and the Marine Charlie McConalogue allocated €3.5 million to the revamp. Advertisement […]
Donegal News celebrates Local Newspaper Week 2022
Local newspapers around Ireland are marking their contribution to their communities by celebrating Local Newspaper Week. Readers in print and online are being encouraged to support their local newspapers by buying a copy at their newsagent or taking out an online subscription. Established in 1902, the Derry People & Donegal News, has just celebrated its […]
New Donegal News editor is appointed
The Donegal News is delighted to announce the appointment of Laura McMonagle as its new editor. The appointment follows the retirement of Columba Gill after 25 years at the helm. A native of County Kildare, Laura joined the Donegal News in 2017 as a reporter as has been News Editor since 2021. She will become […]