Appeal made after “shocking” dumping of Donkey on busy Raphoe road
The Donegal Donkey Sanctuary has made an appeal after a “shocking” incident where a donkey was left on a busy roadside near Raphoe this week. The sanctuary took to social media to appeal for donations...
View ArticleInvestigations ongoing into lorry hit-and-run that caused Killygordon power...
Gardai are hunting a lorry driver after the vehicle smashed into an ESB pole and plunged parts of Killygordon village into darkness. Investigations are ongoing into the incident which happened in the...
View ArticleGritters to be out on Donegal routes ahead of freezing evening
Gritters will be out across Donegal this evening ahead of freezing conditions expected tonight. All routes on Donegal County Council’s Winter Maintenance Routes will be gritted from 6pm, as...
View ArticleBryson Recycling complete €1,500 donation to Donegal Hospice
A recycling company has donated €1,500 to the Donegal Hospice, after raising the money through selling valuable scrap metal. Bryson Recycling, a social enterprise company that has six recycling centres...
View ArticleSuspect in Strabane man’s death believed to have fled to Donegal
Gardai have been put on alert that a suspect in the death of a Strabane man in a brutal assault in recent days could be hiding out in Donegal. The victim of the assault which occurred in Strabane in...
View ArticleBrilliant Donegal defeat Kerry in Killarney
Kerry 1-16 v Donegal 0-22 The two-pointers proved the difference on the day as Donegal anded their first victory in Kerry since 1988 following their 0-23 to 1-18 win over the Kingdom in Fitzgerald...
View ArticleDonegal fans enjoy day out in Killarney after Kerry win – Pic Special
The Donegal fans who made the long trek to Killarney for their rescheduled Allianz National League fixture would not be disappointed. Jim McGuinness’ men recorded Donegal’s first win in The Kingdom in...
View ArticleMcGuinness happy as Donegal make it two wins from two in Division 1
Jim McGuinness says he’s happy with Donegal’s 100 percent start to the league season, after his Donegal side defeated Kerry today in Killarney. Donegal secured their first win in the Kingdom in 37...
View ArticleChildminders in Donegal urged to avail of equipment grant scheme
Childminders in Donegal are being urged to apply for aGovernment grant scheme that covers the cost of educational equipment. Applications are open for the 2025 Childminding Development Grant, which...
View ArticleMcGowan hails quick work of ESB crews for Killygordon power restoration
Local Councillor Patrick McGowan has thanked ESB crews for their quick work in restoring power to the centre of Killygordon. It’s after a dramatic incident yesterday evening, when a lorry struck an...
View ArticleJohn Mc Carter is the 2024 Donegal Person of the Year!
Buncrana’s John Mc Carter has been named as the 2024 Donegal Person of the Year. The announcement was made at a special event at Leo’s Bar in Crolly this evening. John follows in the footsteps of 2023...
View ArticleDisappointing defeat for Harps against Sligo Rovers in final preseason friendly
Finn Harps fell to a disappointing 4-0 defeat against Sligo Rovers in their final preseason friendly last night. Rovers ran out commanding winners at the Showgrounds as they showed their Premier...
View ArticleDungloe GAA’s “Quid Games” benefit Friends of LUH
Dungloe GAA has made a donation to the Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital, after the success of their recent “Quid Games” fundraiser. An Clochan Liath CLG members raised a fantastic €2,655...
View ArticleBoy’s lost sliotar from Donegal holiday washes up on Scottish beach!
A boy who lost a sliotar while on a family holiday in Donegal has been reunited with it – after it was found hundreds of miles away. Young 8-year-old Fionn from Carryduff, which is located just outside...
View ArticleArdara fishing community to call for fair treatment in public meeting
The fishing community in Ardara are calling on the Government to address the unfair treatment they believe they are getting. A group representing the local draft net fishing community has hit out at...
View ArticleLarge crowd turns out in Raphoe for Trucking for Donegal fundraiser
A crowd of hundreds lined the streets of Raphoe yesterday, as the Trucking for Donegal fundraiser took place. The fundraiser saw a convoy of dozens of trucks take off from Raphoe, before heading for...
View ArticleNational: Fine Gael Senator resigns after drunken Dublin arrest
A Fine Gael Senator has resigned from the party after being arrested in Dublin last month. Senator Martin Conway resigned from the party after a faux-pas in which he was arrested by Gardaí on O’Connell...
View ArticleJohn Mc Carter announced as Donegal Person of the Year – Pic Special
There were scenes of jubilation after the announcement of John Mc Carter as the 2024 Donegal Person of the Year last night. 2023 recipient Moya Brennan was on hand to congratulate John on his...
View ArticleNew national 800m indoor record for Mark English in New York
Mark English has got his 2025 off to a strong start with a new Irish 800m indoor record in New York. He set a rapid time of 1:45.15, breaking his own indoor record by almost a full second. English set...
View ArticleGritters out on Donegal roads this evening ahead of another chilly night
Gritters will be out on Donegal roads again this evening, ahead of a night of a chilly night. All routes on Donegal County Council’s Winter Maintainence map will be gritted from 7pm this evening, as...
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