Man who headbutted ex and poured drinks over her given suspended jail sentence
A jilted man who could not accept the end of his relationship brutally attacked his girlfriend and then sent her a series of vile text messages. Kieran Callaghan poured drinks over Martina Mulhern,...
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Star Wars favourite has scenic road named after him in Inishowen
A road in Malin Head has been renamed the R2D2 in tribute to one of Star Wars’ most famous characters. The R242 road in Inishowen has officially been renamed the ‘R2D2’ in honour of the legendary Star...
View ArticleBenji O’Meara takes over as Red Hughs manager
Benji O’Meara has been installed as the new manager of Red Hughs. O’Meara takes over the Division 3 outfit following the recent departure of Seosamh Mac Ceallabhuí. In 2018, Red Hughs won the Donegal...
View ArticleResidents to be at the heart of controversial housing plans in Ballybofey
It has been confirmed that residents on the Trusk Road will be consulted before any decision is reached on a new housing development scheme on the council-owned lands. Confirmation from senior council...
View ArticleJob Vacancy: Leading Solicitor’s practise requires legal secretary
Job Vacancy: Leading Solicitor’s practise requires a legal secretary A position has become available in a busy solicitor’s practice in Letterkenny, County Donegal for a legal secretary. This is a...
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Syrian women sharing food and culture with community in special event
It has been said that ‘food is the ingredient that binds us together’, and the new ‘Food From The Holy Land’ project aims to do just that. The Loft Youth Project, Donegal Youth Service and the...
View ArticleMore beds and nurses needed for ‘wonderful’ Ramelton Hospital
Local election candidate for Milford, Maria Doherty has called for the upgrading of Ramelton Community Hospital. The Sinn Féin candidate has demanded additional beds and nurses for the facility in...
View ArticleCouncil puts brakes on next step for Ten-T network
Donegal County Councillors have called for more time to make their decision on Preferred Route Corridors for the Ten T Network. Representatives were due to confirm a decision on the preferred routes...
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‘Eggcellent’ turnout for vegan Easter fayre – Picture Special
Donegal’s second Vegan Fayre had a fantastic turnout on Sunday with a great mix of people enjoying a conscious shopping day for a good cause. Hosted by the Donegal SPCA Animal Rights Committee at...
View ArticleGovernment must stop ‘dragging its heels’ on Fair Deal Scheme for farmers
Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty is urging the Government to stop dragging its heels and to implement long-awaited changes to the Fair Deal Scheme – the State initiative set up to provide financial...
View ArticleJim Ferry confirms his candidacy for 2019 local elections
Former Donegal waste contractor Jim Ferry has formally announced his candidacy for the upcoming local elections. Mr Ferry will stand as an Independent candidate in the Glenties electoral area. A native...
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Donegal boxers set for National finals after Ulster success
Donegal will have nine boxers competing in next week’s National Schoolboy Championships in Dublin. At the weekend, six Donegal punchers received walkover wins and another three won in the ring at the...
View ArticleNumber of Donegal Post Offices opening for first time on Good Friday
A small number of local post offices around Donegal are to deliver their usual services this Good Friday. In a new policy change, local outlets have been given permission to open over the Easter...
View ArticleGardaí probe suspected arson attack on Raphoe house
A derelict house in Raphoe was set alight in a suspected arson attack last weekend. The blaze broke out at a house on Irish Street on Saturday 13th April at approximately 8.30pm. A number of fire...
View ArticleMan injured in Letterkenny hammer attack – two serious assaults at weekend
A man sustained serious injuries to his head after being struck by a hammer in Letterkenny at the weekend. The man was set upon at around 1am on Sunday morning in the Pearse Road area, close to the...
View ArticleLetterkenny estates targeted by rock-throwing youths
Houses in several Letterkenny estates were damaged by groups of youths throwing what have been described as ‘rocks or stones’. Between last Tuesday and Saturday, April 9-13, between 6-10.30pm, houses...
View ArticleIntervention sought as Carndonagh Court sittings are relocated
A Donegal county councillor is urging government action to ensure that the court services are retained in Carndonagh. The call comes as the town’s court service is to relocated to Buncrana for an...
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How PacMan and Rod Stewart might just breathe new life into Arranmore Island
A former amusement arcade has become Ireland’s first island digital hub. Islanders on Arranmore Island five kilometres off the coast of Donegal hope MODAM will breathe new life into an ageing...
View ArticleUp to €200,000 available for rural town and village projects
Towns and villages across north and west Donegal are being encouraged to apply for funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The Town and Village Renewal Scheme provides funding of up to...
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Fifth title for Shaun Sharkey – here’s all the action from 2019 Donegal Pool...
The 2019 Donegal County Pool Championships take place in the Radisson Hotel in Letterkenny at the weekend. A jam-packed schedule, which included no less than 7 separate competitions, was on the cards,...
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