THE PEOPLE of Donegal are being urged to demand a referendum following proposed changes to the Triple Rock which could potentially put Ireland’s neutrality in danger. Earlier this week the Dáil saw clashes between Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Mary Lou McDonald TD, as the debate over the Government’s decision to remove the Triple Lock arose […]
Over 7,000 LUH cancellations in first nine months of 2026
NEW figures show more than 7,000 cancellations were made at Letterkenny University Hospital in the first nine months of this year. Figures released to Sinn Féin through a Parliamentary Question reveal that 7,175 scheduled hospital appointments and procedures were cancelled at the hospital from their original dates between January and September of 2026. Donegal Sinn […]
Donegal TDs among the protestors blocking route of Orange Order parade
DONEGAL Sinn Féin TDs Pearse Doherty and Padraig MacLochlainn are among the protestors who are blocking the route of a controversial Orange Order parade on the Garvaghy Road. A stand off is continuing in Portadown this afternoon despite calls from the PSNI for the protestors to disperse. Speaking from the protest, Deputy MacLochlainn told the […]
Tributes following death of Mary Doherty, Carrigart
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TRIBUTES have been paid following the passing of Mary Doherty, Carrigart. Mary, née Conroy, from Belmullet in Mayo, died at home in Carrigart on Tuesday. Her husband Pat is a former vice-president of Sinn Féin. The Donegal News reported in 2023 that over 500 people, including party leader Mary Lou McDonald, came from all over […]
Dail to hear that AI is ripping off Donegal artists
ARTISTS’ livelihoods need to be protected against Artificial Intelligence copyright infringements, the Dail is to hear. TDs were warned that Donegal’s writers, composers, musicians, performers, actors and other artists work hard to make a living and cannot be undermined by so-called “AI art” being churned out. A figure potentially as much as €22 billion has […]
Michelle O’Neill in Letterkenny to meet business and education leaders
Sinn Féin First Minister Michelle O’Neill was in Letterkenny today, visiting the business premises of PGIM Ireland where she met representatives of a host of local agencies. During her visit Ms O’Neill reaffirmed her commitment to unlocking the full potential of the north west. The Sinn Féin Vice President met with representatives from Letterkenny Chamber […]
Calls for government to stop petrol and diesel price hikes
DONEGAL TD, Pearse Doherty, has slammed the Government for voting to pass the Finance Bill, which will see the cost of petrol and diesel increase from August 1. The Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance challenged Taoiseach Micheál Martin today during Leaders’ Question. He said the Government is heaping further pressure on households already struggling to […]
Frustrations as Minister delays Letterkenny visit
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MINISTER for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, has not followed up on a request by Letterkenny councillors to visit the town. The Minister was queried on the subject by Donegal TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn in the Dáil during the week. Cllr Gerry McMonagle previously brought a motion to the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District meeting calling for Minister O’Brien to […]
Donegal divided as Dáil votes to scrap abortion waiting period
By Jonathan Magee DONEGAL’S five TDs split along party lines on one of the most politically charged votes in recent years, as the Dáil passed a bill on Wednesday to remove the mandatory three-day waiting period for abortion services. The county’s two Sinn Féin TDs, Pearse Doherty and Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, voted in favour of […]
Letterkenny climate group push for rail link and better transport
THE Letterkenny Area Friends of the Earth Local Group has held what it described as a positive and constructive meeting with Sinn Féin representatives to discuss transport, climate action and environmental issues affecting Donegal. The local group, which supports the national campaigns of Friends of the Earth Ireland, met with Councillor Gerry McMonagle and Deputy […]