Public invited to help shape the future of Dungloe


A public consultation has been opened for people to give their the views  on the Draft of the Clochán Liath (Dungloe) Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan. The Draft Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan will be on public display from today Tuesday April 5 until Tuesday May 2 2022 and the public are invited to have […]

Countywide Christmas Appeal 2021 a ‘huge success’


THE first of its kind countywide appeal for food donations for those in need this Christmas has been hailed a success.  Members of Donegal Food Response Network have been overwhelmed by the generosity and volume of support and donations received as part of the ‘Countywide Christmas Appeal 2021’, which took place on Saturday, November 27. […]

Gardaí attend funeral as mourners refuse to use masks


GARDAÍ attended the funeral of Joe McCarron after a number of people were asked to leave the church because they were not wearing facemasks.  Joe McCarron (67), late of Diamond, Dungloe, died in Letterkenny University Hospital on Friday during his second stint in the hospital in a matter of weeks after contracting Covid-19 and his […]

Artwork stolen from Dungloe’s riverside walk


A YOUNG artist who created a colourful caterpillar for the Dungloe River Walk has been left disappointed after her art went missing from the fairytale trail. Sally the Caterpillar which was created by young artist Niamh O’Donnell has been removed from the popular river walk. Niamh donated the piece to the riverwalk about eight months […]

Stor the Troll has settled into his new home in Dungloe


THERE was excitement in Dungloe on Tuesday as Stor the Troll made his way to his new home. Stor the Troll arrived safe and sound in Dungloe and has settled in to his new forever home at Trì Na Draíocht ( The land of Magic) on The Dungloe Riverwalk. Stor left Newry on Tuesday morning […]

Gardai investigating fire at solicitor’s office


GARDAI are investigating a fire at a solicitor’s office in Dungloe which broke out in the early hours of this morning. There were no injuries reported and fire crews from Dungloe and Gaoth Dobhair attended the scene. A spokesperson for the Gardai confirmed: “Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a premises on fire […]

Donegal man named President of Irish Australian Chamber


THE newly elected President of the Irish Australian Chamber of Commerce is Dungloe man David Greene. A qualified solicitor, Mr Greene (35) works as a political advisor for the Minister for Transport and Main Roads in the Queensland State Government. Speaking to the Donegal News from his Brisbane home this week, Mr Greene admitted that […]

Developer on light at the end of the tunnel


THE developer behind a new multi million residential and commercial development in Donegal Town has vowed that as many local companies as is practically possible will be involved in the project. Valued at over 10 million euro, the project which includes over 80 dwellings, a leisure centre with a swimming pool and office and retail […]