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Letterkenny’s Gerard Foley represents Ireland at international karate...
Letterkenny’s Gerard Foley represented Donegal and Ireland on an international stage at the inaugural Traditional Karate Chubu International Championship in Japan. He also received training at the...
View ArticleBallybofey company charged with breaches of environmental regulations
The Ballybofey-based Glenmore Generation Limited has been accused of multiple breaches of environmental regulations. The company, which operates at the Glenmore Estate, has been issued with a court...
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Breaking: West Donegal church destroyed in overnight fire
There is shock in west Donegal this morning after St Mary’s Church in Derrybeg was destroyed in an overnight fire. It is understood to have started at around 4am. Firefighters battled the blaze through...
View ArticleGlobal sadness as Pope Francis dies
Pope Francis has died. The Natican announced the passing of the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church in a video statement. He was 88, and had recently survived a serious bout of...
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Donegal cancer survivors to feature in new RTÉ dragon boat documentary
Brave Donegal cancer survivors are to feature prominently in a new RTÉ documentary tonight on dragon boat racing. Dragon Hearts is an inspiring and emotional film following members of Ireland’s boat...
View ArticleBuncrana man fails in bid to reduce dangerous driving charge
A young Buncrana man has failed in his bid to have a dangerous driving charge reduced in court after a judge ruled against him. Adam Doherty, of 17 Knockalla Drive, Buncrana, faced a charge of...
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Monsignor Gillespie ‘heartbroken’ over Derrybeg church blaze
The Diocesan Administrator for the Raphoe Diocese said he’s ‘heartbroken’ at last night’s devastating church fire in Derrybeg. Monsignor Kevin Gillespie was reacting to the blaze that destroyed St...
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Atlantic Technological University offers 20% Masters fees reduction to Alumni
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is pleased to invite graduates of the university and its legacy institutions to join the ATU Alumni Network and avail of its suite of benefits, including a 20...
View ArticleDerrybeg church fire: Scene preserved for technical examination
Main pic: Firemen damping down the charred remains of St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg. Credit: Bob Keaty. Gardaí and the Donegal Fire Service have begun an investigation into the cause of this morning’s...
View ArticleYoung motorist driving without insurance avoids driving ban
A young pipe-layer, who drove without insurance in Inishowen last year, has avoided a driving ban in court. Padraig Doherty, of Cloontagh, Clonmany, admitted a charge of uninsured driving when he...
View ArticleRaphoe Diocese issues statement on death of Pope Francis
The Acting Bishop of Raphoe Diocese has expressed ‘deep sadness’ at the passing of Pope Francis. The Vatican announced the death of the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church in a...
View ArticleWest Donegal church fire ‘heartbreaking and devastating’ – Cope
The loss of Teach Pobail Mhuire (St Mary’s Church) in Doirí Beaga to a fire this morning is ‘heartbreaking and devastating’. Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher also described the church as a ‘second home’ for...
View ArticleMan who took solace in cannabis banned after being caught drink-driving
A Buncrana man who ‘took solace’ in cannabis after a difficult time in his life has been banned from driving for one year. Don McManus, of 14 Earlsfort, Buncrana, entered a guilty plea to a charge of...
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‘Words fall silent in the face of such destruction’ – Fr Ó Fearraigh
An t-Athair Brian Ó Fearraigh has spoken of his devastation at the loss of Teach Pobail Mhuire in Derrybeg following an overnight fire. Five units of the fire brigade and gardaí attended the scene...
View ArticleNational: Teenager dies in Dublin scrambler bike crash
A teenager has died in a crash involving a scrambler bike and a car in southwest Dublin. The incident occurred at around 8pm last night on Citywest Avenue in Citywest, Co Dublin. The man, who was in...
View ArticleHarps hope to continue good run away to league leaders Dundalk
Finn Harps hope to continue their good run this evening when they travel to take on Dundalk in the SSE Airtricity League First Division. Kick-off is 5pm against the runaway league leaders at Oriel...
View ArticleDeadline on horizon for latest DMRT recruitment drive
The deadline is looming for Donegal Mountain Rescue Team’s (DMRT) recruitment drive to bolster its life-saving volunteer service. Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, April 23. The team is...
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Men’s health and wellbeing event takes place tomorrow in Narin
Downstrands Family Resource Centre will host an All Men Equal Event (AME) tomorrow evening at the Dolmen Centre in Narin. It will be held from 7-9pm in collaboration with the Donegal Men’s Health...
View Article‘We will rebuild our Church’ – Paróiste Ghaoth Dobhair
Paróiste Ghaoth Dobhair has confirmed St Mary’s Church in Derrybeg will be rebuilt. The beautiful structure was destroyed in devastating a fire in the early hours of this morning, despite a brave...
View ArticleHorse with strong Donegal links wins Irish Grand National!
Main pic: Haiti Couleurs in today’s Irish Grand National with (inset) owners Helena Conyers and her husband, James. A horse with strong Donegal links has won today’s Irish Grand National. Haiti...
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