Elton John Eyewear coming into the spotlight at Specsavers Donegal
Advertisement Specsavers has announced the launch of its new and exclusive Elton John Eyewear collection inspired by key moments in Elton John’s life and career. Launching exclusively at Specsavers and...
View ArticleMan who told Gardai to f*** off at Letterkenny bus station is fined
A man who told gardai to ‘fuck off’ while drunk at a bus station in Letterkenny has been fined in court. Eamon O’Brien was before Letterkenny District Court in connection with the incident on April 22,...
View ArticleInishowen community reacts to “devastating” Doagh Famine Village fire
There is widespread heartbreak across the Inishowen Peninsula this morning following the devastating fire that ripped through the Doagh Famine Village yesterday evening. The full scale of the damage is...
View ArticleSchools nominations opened for 2025 Donegal Sports Star Awards
As the end of the school academic year approaches the Donegal Sports Star Committee is seeking nominations for the 2025 Awards. Only achievements and participation levels in sport will be considered...
View ArticleMan arrested at Letterkenny anti-immigration protest released by Gardaí
A man who was arrested at an anti-immigration protest in Letterkenny yesterday has been released by Gardaí without charge. The protests, which saw a large demonstration from far-right anti-immigration...
View Article“Madness”– Bridgend locals hit out after viral drifting video
Locals in the border town of Bridgend have called for action to be taken over repeated instances of dangerous driving in the area. The calls come after a video was shared on social media which showed a...
View ArticleLetterkenny Chamber “disappointed and frustrated” with communication over...
Main Pic: Letterkenny Chamber President Jimmy Stafford. A group representing businesses in Letterkenny say that they are “disappointed and frustrated” with the lack of communication from Gardaí about...
View ArticleRamelton man put off the road for drug driving
A Ramelton man has been put off the road after being caught drug-driving. Lee Vambeck was disqualified from driving when he appeared at Letterkenny District Court. Vambeck, now a 39-year-old of Breaghy...
View ArticleDonegal Women’s League – this week’s results and match reports
Here are all of the results and match reports from this week’s Donegal Women’s League fixtures. DWL 9 aside senior Match Reports 28/04/2025 Kildrum Tigers 0-1 Lagan Harps Kildrum welcomed Lagan to...
View ArticleClonmany Shamrocks defeat Cockhill to secure League Cup
Clonmany Shamrocks were victorious over Cockhill Celtic in today’s Clubman Shirts League Cup Final. Clonmany were the underdogs against the reigning League Cup holders, but a super defensive...
View ArticleMan who smashed up his own house appears in court
A man has been charged after causing criminal damage in the house he shares with his fiancée in Donegal. The man, who is in his 30s, appeared before Letterkenny District Court in connection with an...
View ArticleAlmost half Donegal rental properties did not meet standards in 2024
A new report released today shows that almost half of all rental properties that were inspected in Donegal last year did not meet minimum standards. The figures were released by the Department of...
View ArticleSunny weather to continue into next weekend – Met Éireann
The sunny weather is expected to continue through the week and into next weekend. In Ulster, it will be dry today with spells of sunshine, though cloud may build at times into the afternoon. Highest...
View ArticleRoad closures in Letterkenny today for North West 10K
Gardaí are advising motorists of road closures and diversions as thousands descend on Letterkenny for this morning’s charity North West 10K. The fundraising walk and run has a start time of 11am and...
View ArticleDoagh Famine Village online fundraisers ‘may be’ scams
Main pic: The devastating fire at Doagh Famine Village. Pic: Online Video Productions. The owners of the Doagh Famine Village have issued a warning over possible online ‘scam’ fundraisers. The hugely...
View ArticleNational: Girl, 13, killed in Cork motor racing crash named locally
The 13-year old girl who died in a crash during a motor racing event in Co Cork yesterday, has been named locally as Lauren O’Brien from the west Cork village of Tarelton. She was competing with other...
View ArticleOfficial fundraiser launched for Doagh Famine Village
Main pic courtesy of Online Video Productions. An official online fundraiser has been launched to help the beleaguered owners of the Doagh Famine Village which was devastated by a fire at the weekend....
View ArticleFinn Valley AC’s Sean McGinley wins 2025 North West 10k!
Main pic: Sean McGinley after winning this morning’s North West 10K. Finn Valley AC’s Sean McGinley has won the 2025 North West 10K which took place in Letterkenny this morning. He finished in 30:31,...
View ArticleGlenties Fire Station pays tribute to former colleague, Conal ‘Bán’ McNelis
Main pic: The late Conal ‘Bán’ McNelis with his former colleagues at Glenties Fire Station. Glenties Fire Station has paid tribute to one of its former officers who was laid to rest this morning. Conal...
View ArticleAoife, 18, equals Ladies Course Record at Portsalon Golf Club
Main pic: Aoife Browne of Portsalon Golf Club. The wonderfully talented young golfer Aoife Browne scored an incredible 71, one under, in the Ladies Open in Portsalon Golf Club last Friday. A member of...
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