Garda fury as eight year olds driving quads illegally on public roads
Gardai in Donegal say children as young as 8 years are driving quads on public roads without tax, insurance or the proper licenses. And they have warned that parents and guardians who buy children such...
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All communities welcome to enjoy family fun day in Letterkenny
The Building Intercultural Communities (BIC) Project is collaborating with the Filipino Association to host a Family Fun Day for all this weekend. The event will take place on Saturday 24th August from...
View ArticleJob Vacancies: Cashiers wanted for busy Inishowen amusement arcade
A busy amusement arcade in Inishowen is looking for full-time and part-time cashiers for an immediate start. The arcade is located adjacent to the Texaco Petrol station in Muff. Relevant experience is...
View ArticleAll set for Brian O’Reilly’s President Day at Letterkenny Golf Club
Mr. Brian O’Reilly’s President Day is fast approaching on Saturday 24th August at Letterkenny Golf Club. Presentations for Presidents Competitions will be made on Saturday evening. Pictured: Winners...
View ArticleUSL League Cup – Rovers, Cockhill drawn apart in group phase
LAST SEASON’S finalists have avoided each other in the group phase of the 2019/20 Donegal News USL League Cup. Letterkenny Rovers overcame Cockhill Celtic 3-1 in the Finn Park in late April to secure...
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Donegal man elected Vice President of Ulster Boxing Council
LONG-TIME Donegal boxing official James McCarron has been elected as Vice President of the Ulster Boxing Council. The new Officer Board was appointed at Sunday’s Annual General Meeting in Belfast. The...
View ArticleHouses ransacked during attempted burglaries
Gardai are investigating a number of burglaries and attempted burglaries across the county in recent days. The first happened at C and J Meats in Lifford on August 14th when three men attempted to use...
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Job Vacancy: Administrator sought by family support service
Job Vacancy: Lifestart Services CLG, based in Newtowncunningham, are now recruiting for an Administrator to join their team. Lifestart Services CLG is home-based community organisation delivering child...
View ArticleShock as door falls off Bus Eireann bus on Derry-Galway route
There has been a call for safety checks on all Bus Eireann buses after a door fell of a vehicle in Co Mayo. The incident happened on Monday morning on the 64 Route, which travels between Derry,...
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LYIT Information Day: The place to be if you need advice on your future
Have you just received your Leaving Certificate results and need advice on your future? Are you currently unemployed and looking to boost your employment prospects? Have you recently graduated and need...
View ArticleOne ambulance for South West Donegal is ‘dangerous’ and ‘not acceptable’
Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher has raised the issue of the urgent need for a second ambulance to cover South West Donegal, covering the area from Inver Bridge to Glencolmcille, in addition to...
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Fun night in store at Miss Letterkenny’s Mr & Mrs fundraiser
Miss Letterkenny 2019 Anna Gallagher is hosting a charity fundraising night this Thursday in aid of children’s charity Variety Ireland. The Mr & Mrs event promises to be a great night out for all...
View ArticleWarning over scam targetting Ford Transit Van owners
Gardaí are warning owners of Ford Transit Vans to beware of a scam which is being led by an organised crime gang. The criminal group is involved in the international sale and distribution of stolen...
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Donegal Women’s League – Hannigan’s heroics wins Rosebowl for Raphoe
Tianna Hannigan was the hero of the hour as Raphoe Town Rapids won the Donegal Women’s League Under-12 Rosebowl final on Monday evening. Raphoe Town Rapids 0 Illistrin 0 (after extra time, Raphoe win...
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Hopkins hits last-gasp winner as Bonagee U16s win dramatic Plate final
With less than a minute of extra time remaining, Hannah Hopkins popped up with a late, late bit of magic to win the Donegal Women’s League Under-16 Shield against Finn Valley. Finn Valley 1 Bonagee...
View ArticleMain Steet to open to pedestrians for Letterkenny Folk Festival
The Main Street and Port Road of Letterkenny are set to be buzzing with a carnival atmosphere this weekend for the Letterkenny Folk Festival. Many will remember international dancers taking over the...
View ArticleWomen ‘living in fear’ at asylum seekers’ residence in Donegal
Concerns have been raised about the treatment of asylum seekers staying in emergency accommodation in Portsalon. Approximately 11-12 women and children have been staying in a B&B residence in the...
View ArticlePub numbers fall by 20% in Donegal
Donegal’s pub population has taken a hit in recent years with 91 premises closing down since 2005. The number of pubs in the county has fallen by 20.1% between 2005 and 2018, according to industry...
View ArticleGardaí issue warning over text banking scam
Gardaí have issued a warning to the public over a new text message scam focused on gaining access to personal bank accounts. Consumers are being advised to be on alert to a text message or ‘smishing’...
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