Bundoran RNLI launched over sea swimmer concern
The volunteer Bundoran RNLI crew was launched this morning after a member of the public reported a sea swimmer in difficulty. The team was tasked shortly after 9am and, within minutes, reached the...
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Funeral of popular Martin Duffy hears how all was done to try to save him
The funeral of the late Martin Duffy has heard how doctors and nurses battled to save his life after he got into difficulty while swimming on holiday but it was not meant to be. The popular lecturer...
View ArticleCouncillor applauds and encourages those behind spray-painting of placenames
A Donegal county councillor says he not only applauds those behind a spate of graffiti attacks on placenames in Co Donegal but is encouraging them to continue. Dozens of signs across Donegal, many of...
View ArticleGovernment seeking €34M in PUP payments to be paid back
Almost €34M in overpaid Pandemic Unemployment Payments (PUP) is now being sought by the Government. The Government believes the money was wrongly claimed at the height of the Covid-19 outbreak. The...
View ArticleNorth West Opera group raises thousands for Ukraine appeal
North West Opera singers raised thousands of euro for the people of Ukraine at a special concert last week. The group performed in Holy Trinity Church, Dunfanaghy, on Wednesday 17th August. This was...
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Sadness as late Glenfin GAA President is laid to rest
Glenfin GAA Club is mourning the death of their Honorary President, John McMahon. John, of Kiltyferrigal, Cloghan, was a founding member of the club and served as its first Chairman in 1975. “He was...
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It’s coming back – Love Donegal day returns next month!
The hugely popular #LoveDonegal campaign will return next month, building on the success of previous campaigns and public interest. Last year’s campaign reached over 17 million people across the world...
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Breaking – Ill fisherman airlifted to Letterkenny Hospital
An ill fisherman was winched from a trawler and airlifted to Letterkenny Hospital this afternoon. Lough Swilly RNLI were paged today at 13.07 by Malin Head Coast Guard to a sick fisherman, 20 nautical...
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Work to start shortly on new Kilross junction layout – McGowan
A local councillor says plans are at an advanced stage on rectifying traffic and road safety issues at the notorious junction on the main Letterkenny to Ballybofey road. Cllr Patrick McGlowan has been...
View ArticleDonegal eco-friendly solution to safely eliminate knotweed?
A new eco-friendly treatment to help eliminate Japanese Knotweed will avoid the use of harsh chemicals when dealing with invasive plants, a local environmental group has said. At a recent workshop of...
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Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa to host Wedding Fayre of the Year!
Very exciting times ahead for the 4* Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa in Inishowen, Co.Donegal. Their upcoming Wedding Fayre on the 11th September 2022 from 1-4pm is arguably set to be the Fayre of the...
View ArticleMixture of sunny spells and scattered showers today – Met Éireann
There will be some sunny spells and scattered showers this morning, according to Met Éireann. They will gradually become mostly confined to the northwest this afternoon, however, cloudier conditions...
View ArticleNational – Woman (94) and sons held hostage by burglary gang
A 94-year-old Roscommon woman and her two sons were terrorised by a six-man gang during a home invasion burglary in the early hours of yesterday. One of the sons, a man in his mid-60s, was assaulted by...
View ArticleDonegal duo sign pro contracts with Derry City
Two 16-year-olds from Donegal have signed professional contracts with Derry City. Sean Patton from Drumkeen and Tiarnan McGinty from Falcarragh both had their pro deals announced yesterday. Both...
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Donegal people urged to walk together for Alzheimer’s charity
Local Champion Jennifer Carr invites Donegal people to make every step count for the third successive Alzheimer’s Memory Walk. The event takes place at Drumboe Woods, Stranorlar, on Sunday, September...
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Letterkenny man named driver of the day in Donington Park
Corey Alleyne (Cj) from Letterkenny was named driver of the day in his first professional Endurance race at Donington Park, as he finished on the podium with teammate Alex Conner. Having set incredible...
View ArticleBlock thrown through window of Carn woman’s home
A woman living alone had a frightening experience when a concrete block was thrown through the rear window of her home. The incident happened at Millbrae Meadows, Carndonagh, at around 4:30am last...
View ArticleExpensive outboard engine stolen in south west Donegal
Gardai are investigating the theft of an expensive outboard engine in south west Donegal. The black a Tohatsu 25 horsepower engine was stolen from a boat moored at Doonalt, Glencolmcille some time...
View ArticleGardaí investigate ‘bizarre’ attack on Inishowen house
Gardaí are investigating what they describe as a ‘bizarre’ attack on a house in Inishowen. During the incident, oil was thrown over the residence at Cloontagh, Clonmany sometime between 10pm on Friday...
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Stunning Donegal Rose Katie blooms on stage in Tralee
Donegal Rose Katie McAteer took to the Dome stage last night in Tralee as she spoke candidly about the passing of her father when she was just four years-of-age. The University of Limerick Journalism...
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