Application for Children’s Court to hear child sex material case of Donegal...
An application will be made to have a case against a teenage girl charged with the possession of child sex images be retained by the Children’s Court. The 17-year-old girl, who cannot be named for...
View ArticleRoad reopens following fatal west Donegal crash
The road has reopened following yesterday’s fatal crash in Falcarragh that claimed the life of an 80-year-old woman. The pensioner was the driver and sole occupant of the car that crashed on the N56...
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Jimmy’s winning matches but Jason’s winning rallies again!
While Jimmy was winning matches in Derry, Donegal driver Jason Wilkinson was winning rallies in Offaly. By Donegal Motor Club PRO, Bernard Gallagher An epic battle in class 16 in the Offaly countryside...
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Ramelton singer Jason reveals his plans after winning TG4 show
Ireland’s newest country singing sensation Jason McCahill has revealed his plans to become a full-time singer after he became Glór Tíre Country Music Champion 2024 live on TG4 last night. The...
View ArticleNational: Jeffrey Donaldson appears in court to face sex offence charges
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has arrived at court in Co Down to face charges of rape and other historical sexual offences. A 57-year-old woman is also due to appear at Newry Magistrates court...
View ArticleInishowen’s ‘Get me out of Here’ to raise funds for autism!
A unique Donegal take on ‘I’m a Celebrity, Get me out of Here’ aims to raise much needed funds for two autism units in Inishowen. ‘I’m in Joyce’s, Get me out of Here’ will take place in Joyce’s Bar,...
View ArticleNorth West 10k supporting Letterkenny Community Childcare
Main pic: Members of the North West 10k committee and benefitting charities at the launch of this year’s event. As momentum builds towards the 27th North West 10k, one of the charities benefiting this...
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Delays expected due to works on Milford-Carrigart road
Donegal County Council has advised that resurfacing works will take place between today and Friday on the R-245 Carrigart to Milford Road. A council spokesperson advised motorists to expect delays...
View ArticleLetterkenny man who had “two or three pints’ was three times over limit
A Letterkenny man who told gardai that he had taken ‘two or three pints’ was found to be more than three times the legal drink-driving limit. Rory McDaid, a 35-year-old of Highland Drive, Mountain Top,...
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Rosses AC athletes excel at county underage championships
Last weekend was day two of the Donegal County Championships for Rosses AC’s U14 to U19 age groups. Like last week, we again had a large group of athletes make the journey to the Aura in Letterkenny...
View ArticleEU election candidate Blaney declares ‘I’m in it to win it’
Midlands-North West European election candidate, Senator Niall Blaney, has boldly declared ‘I’m in it to win it’. Sen Blaney, who is one of three Fianna Fáil candidates, says he has been inundated with...
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Family of fallen Donegal soldier pay tribute to him with beautiful graveside...
The family of a young Irish soldier killed on duty in Lebanon have paid him a touching tribute by erecting a stunning memorial at his graveside. Private Seán Rooney, 24, died on December 14th, 2022,...
View ArticleArdara ‘Anonymous Art Auction’ raises €2,600 for DMRT
Last week’s Ardara Anonymous Art Auction raised a fantastic €2,600 for the voluntary Donegal Mountain Rescue Team (DMRT). Organised by Claire Molloy, it featured 56 pieces of beautiful artwork by both...
View ArticleBundoran RNLI rescues fisherman after boat engine failure
Bundoran RNLI came to the aid of a fisherman this morning after his boat sustained engine failure close to rocks off south Donegal. The volunteer crew were tasked shortly before 11am after the casualty...
View ArticleImportant meeting for families of those with limited decision-making capacity
Donegal Down Syndrome (DDS) is to host an important meeting on Wednesday week for families of people with limited decision-making capacity. The event will be led by Áine Flynn, Director of the Decision...
View ArticleTraffic delays expected due to Letterkenny crash
Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a collision on the Port Road in Letterkenny. “No injuries have been reported at this time. The road remains open,” a garda spokesperson...
View ArticleGovernment must use latest science in defective blocks scheme – Pringle
Independent TD Thomas Pringle has said the Geological Survey of Ireland has recognised the role of pyrrhotite in defective blocks. As a result, he has called on the government to use up-to-date science...
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Woman killed in Falcarragh tragedy named as popular local nurse
A woman in her 80s killed in a tragic road accident in Falcarragh yesterday has been named locally as Mrs Keyna Barrett. The mother-of-five from Moyra Glebe, Falcarragh passed away at Letterkenny...
View ArticleEast Donegal man charged with having 300 items of child abuse material
A Donegal man has pleaded guilty to possessing over 300 items depicting child sex material. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Letterkenny Circuit Court where he tendered a...
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Call for official recognition of once world-famous Donegal writer
A local historian has called for official recognition for a little-known Donegal writer who was once famous around the world. Rev Raymond Blair made the call at a talk he gave on Samuel Seaton at...
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