Jenna Shovlin to be laid to rest in Donegal after sudden death
A young Donegal woman who passed away in New York is to be laid to rest in her native county. 31-year-old Jenna Shovlin, originally of The Rock, Clogher West, Portnoo, passed away in Manhattan just...
View ArticleNational: Man (50s) killed in motorcycle crash
A man aged in his 50s was killed in a motorcycle crash yesterday evening. The single-vehicle accident took place on a small local road in County Wexford. Gardaí were called to the scene at Poulpeasty...
View ArticleMark English ruled out of World Indoor Championships due to illness
Mark English has been ruled out of competing in the World Indoor Athletics Championships. The 31-year-old Finn Valley AC man won’t have the chance to add to his brilliant 800m European Indoor...
View ArticleSadness after passing of McCafferty’s Dungloe stalwart, Micheal Roarty
There is deep sadness in west Donegal after the passing of well-liked Micheal Roarty. He was known by many as a fixture at McCafferty’s Bar and Restaurant in Dungloe for more than half a decade....
View ArticleCentral Hotel to offer sensory viewing area for Donegal Town St Patrick’s Day...
The Central Hotel is offering a special sensory-friendly viewing area for tomorrow’s St Patrick’s Day parade in Donegal Town. The viewing area will be on the hotel’s balcony for any children who have...
View ArticlePope Francis admits fragility as Pontiff enters fifth week of hospital stay
Pope Francis has acknowledged that he is “fragile”, in a message issued through the Vatican today. Today marked the fifth Sunday in a row that the Pope had not delivered his traditional Sunday Angelus...
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Incredible Errigal to Everest climbers punch above their weight to reach...
A group of phenomenal Donegal climbers have punched well above their weight on a charity climb to the Base Camp of Mount Everest – including professional boxer Jason Quigley. Plans for the Errigal to...
View ArticleMcGroarty and McColgan star in Paul McGinley Cup & Plate competitions
Some of Donegal’s best young golf stars took to the links at Dunfanaghy Golf Club this week for the annual Paul McGinley Cup and Paul McGinley Plate competitions. Ultan McGroarty lifted the Paul...
View ArticleAppeal made to find owner of stray dog found in Buncrana
Appeals are being made to find the owner of a stray dog in the Buncrana area. Gardaí say that the “gorgeous dog” was handed into Buncrana Garda Station by a member of the public. They have put out an...
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Donegal defeated by Tyrone in National League derby clash
Donegal 0-19 v 0-25 Tyrone Tyrone, for now at least, gave their survival hopes a real boost with a derby win over Donegal. In front of 8,410 in Letterkenny, Malachy O’Rourke’s side had too much in the...
View ArticleDonegal League – this week’s results and match reports
Here are all of the results and reports from this week’s Donegal League fixtures. Friday 14th March 2025 Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Drumoghill F.C. Reserves 2 v 9 Letterkenny Rovers Reserves (No...
View Article“We’re not trying to lose games”– McGuinness defends Donegal team selection
There are a few things Donegal manager Jim McGuinness can abide, but anyone suggesting that his Donegal team would take the field without trying to win a game is not among them. Donegal, already...
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Donegal fans show up in force for Tyrone battle – Pic Special
Donegal supporters were out in force at the O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny to see their side for the last time at home this Allianz National League season. A capacity crowd of 12,000 packed the park as...
View ArticleBrilliant Danny falls just short as Rhys McClenaghan wins Dancing With The Stars
It wasn’t to be for Danny O’Carroll as Rhys McClenaghan was crowned the winner of the 2025 edition of Dancing With The Stars. The Dubliner, who lives in Donegal, poured his heart out in a jam-packed...
View ArticlePatrick McBrearty in race against time to return for Ulster Championship opener
Patrick McBrearty is in a race against the clock to be fit for Donegal’s Ulster SFC clash with Derry. The Kilcar man sat out Sunday’s 0-25 to 0-19 defeat by Tyrone in Letterkenny – and Jim McGuinness...
View ArticleLate Arrival: Jonny Carlin makes Donegal debut at 29!
Main pic: Jonny Carlin makes his way off the O’Donnell Park pitch after his debut against Tyrone. Pic: Evan Logan. It was a classic case of ‘better late than never’ for Jonny Carlin as he finally made...
View ArticleLough Derg designated as national pilgrimage site for 2025
Lough Derg is one of three esteemed traditional pilgrimage locations to be designated by the Irish Bishops’ Conference as national places of pilgrimage in the Jubilee Year. Saint Patrick’s Purgatory in...
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Gallery: Inside Rathmullan man’s stunning seaside house revival
Courtyard or no courtyard, Donegal man Eoghan O’Riain created an incredible ode to Rathmullan’s history and heritage in his new home which featured on RTÉ’s ‘The Great House Revival’ last night....
View ArticleBasketball: Team Northwest beaten in final game of season by Moy Tolka Rovers
Team Northwest played their final game of the season in the Foyle Arena on Saturday 15th March against Moy Tolka Rovers. The visitors triumphed with a 20 point win, with a final score of 105-85. Moy...
View ArticleBREAKING: Letterkenny roads closed after “serious” road traffic incident
Gardai have closed the Lower Main Street in Letterkenny following a serious overnight collision. It is understood at least one pedestrian has been injured following a collision involving a local taxi....
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