Shock after “disgraceful” dumping incident at Inishowen beauty spot
An Inishowen Councillor has labelled a dumping incident at a popular beauty spot in the region as “disgraceful”. Councillor Terry Crossan highlighted the large dumping incident via social media after...
View ArticleVacancy: DMG motors require a qualified Vehicle Technician
DMG Motors in Donegal Town are seeking a qualified Vehicle Technician. In response to the ever-growing demands for their brands, the service department at DMG is aiming to expand its team. DMG Motors...
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SOS after Biddys O’Barnes beloved toucan is stolen from famous bar
One of Donegal’s best-known pubs, Biddys O’Barnes, has put out an SOS after its beloved toucan bird was stolen. The beloved Guinness toucan, which is usually found in the shed in Biddys, has...
View ArticleMan admits stabbing during robbery at Ballybofey house
A man has admitted his part in a stabbing that left a man in Ballybofey with possible life-changing injuries. Tristan McAteer has tendered a signed plea of guilty over the incident on October 16, 2024...
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Donegal man to take on charity Inishowen 100 challenge – from darkness into...
A Donegal man is set to take on the gruelling Inishowen 100 course – during Pieta’s Darkness into Light. Paul Doherty will tackle the unique challenge to raise money for the suicide awareness charity...
View ArticleDonegal could get the “group of death” in All-Ireland group phase as draw made
Win or lose in the Ulster Championship Final against Armagh in two weeks’ time – Donegal are set for a tough draw in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship group phase. Should they repeat last...
View ArticleDonegal hits 23 degrees but unlikely to break April temperature record
Donegal is basking in April sunshine with the county having already reached a sweltering 23 degrees. However, it is unlikely that any warm weather records will be broken locally today. Donegal does...
View ArticleTory Islanders still awaiting new ferry – SEVEN years after it was promised
A new ferry to service the people of Tory Island is still not in place – seven years after it was proposed. In 2018, the people of Tory Island in Donegal voted to accept proposals presented by...
View ArticleMan to stand trial for trying to strangle partner with curtain in Donegal home
A man will stand trial for allegedly strangling a woman while covering her mouth and nose with a curtain in her County Donegal home. The man, who is in his 30s, cannot be named in order to protect the...
View ArticleSouth Donegal road blocked after truck leaves road
A road outside Pettigo is currently blocked after a vehicle left the road this afternoon. The R232 outside Pettigo, close to Enviro Grind and Bannus Lough, is temporarily blocked. A vehicle has left...
View ArticlePublic encouraged to “check the register” on National Voter Registration Day
Members of the public are being encouraged to “check the register” ahead of this year’s Presidential elections. The call comes today, on National Voter Registration Day. This year’s Presidential...
View ArticleCara House to host second Senior Services Awareness Event
The Cara House Family Resource Centre in Letterkenny is to host its second Senior Services Awareness Event. After the overwhelming success of its inaugural Senior Services Awareness event in February,...
View ArticleDonegal celebrates 30 years of Bealtaine with month-long festival of art,...
Donegal County Council officially launched the 2025 Donegal Bealtaine Festival on Tuesday 29th April at Buncrana Library, marking the 30th anniversary of Ireland’s national celebration of arts and...
View ArticleDocumentary to follow Donegal singer Dianne Cannon’s journey to Nashville!
Donegal country singer Dianne Cannon’s trip of a lifetime to Nashville will be documented in an upcoming TG4 show. A native of Mín Lárach in the Donegal Gaeltacht, Dianne and her father, John and...
View ArticleDonegal U20s suffer heartache after extra-time defeat to Tyrone in Ulster Final
Donegal U20s suffered heartache at Owenbeg this evening when they were finally edged out after extra-time by All-Ireland Champions Tyrone. But for a brilliant save by Tyrone goalkeeper Conan McGarvey...
View ArticleMan accused of raping woman 35 times in Co Donegal
A man has appeared in court charged with raping a woman 35 times in Co Donegal. The accused, who is now aged in his 50s, appeared at Letterkenny District Court charged with the litany of alleged sexual...
View ArticlePlanning application lodged for NEW shop for Creeslough
A planning application has been lodged for a brand new shop consisting of a convenience store, deli and off-license in the village of Creeslough. The village currently only has one general store which...
View ArticleGalway smashes 40 year Donegal temperature record
Ireland has provisionally recorded its highest-ever temperature for the month of April, with a toasty 25.9°C observed in Galway yesterday afternoon. The reading, taken at the Athenry weather station on...
View ArticleMore power sought for councillors after 100% Redress Party walk-out
Donegal Deputy Charles Ward has said that county councillors should have more power at local level. On Monday, four members of the 100% Redress Party staged a walk-out from the council’s housing...
View ArticleStunning Donegal beach makes world Top 100 list!
Featured photo by Gareth Wray / Fáilte Ireland Donegal has received a tourism boost after Rossnowlagh beach was named among the best in the world! Rossnowlagh stands as the only Irish entry on the...
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