Cash deal for cross-border tourism routes welcomed


A MULTI-million euro package to develop closer links between the Wild Atlantic Way, which includes Donegal, and the Causeway Coastal Route have been welcomed by cross-border tourism bosses. Taoiseach Simon Harris said the government was allocating €7.6m (£6.4m) to the cross-border scheme. The money, which was announced on Monday, will foster a closer branding link between the Wild […]

German journalists shine spotlight on County Donegal


FIVE journalists from Germany with a combined audience reach of 1.3 million people, have been exploring Donegal as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. The journalists represent national radio station, as well as various print and online publications. The group has been following an action-packed itinerary to discover some of the many fantastic activities and experiences […]

Gardaí issue further update on Sliabh Liag investigation 


A post-mortem has been completed by the Office of the State Pathologist on the body which was recovered from the water at Slieve League yesterday morning, Monday July 3. The results of the post-mortem are not being released for operational purposes. An Garda Síochána are continuing to investigate all the circumstances of an alleged assault […]

Body found in Sliabh Liag believed to be that of Tyrone man


A BODY found as part of an alleged serious assault investigation in the Sliabh Liag area is believed to be that of a Tyrone man. A post-mortem examination is being carried out on the remains in Letterkenny University Hospital. The State Pathologist has also been informed. The man, is believed to be aged in his […]

Two people arrested in connection with Slieve League  incident released


The two people arrested in connection with the alleged Slieve League incident have been released without charge. Gardaí in Ballyshannon continue to investigate an incident that occurred in the Slieve League / Killybegs area in between Saturday,  June 24 and Sunday,  June 24, 2023. Gardaí have confirmed the two people arrested in connection with this […]

Gardaí appealing for information to Slieve League incident


GARDAÍ in Ballyshannon are appealing for witnesses following an incident that occurred in the Slieve League / Killybegs area.  The alleged incident took place between Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25 2023. Two persons, a male aged in his 30s and a female aged in her 20s, have been arrested following an alleged assault […]

Emergency services in operation in the Slieve League area


GARDAÍ and emergency services are currently engaged in an operation in the Slieve League area.  Public access to Slieve League is currently restricted to facilitate this operation. As this is an ongoing operation, no further information is available.