Author name: Donna Marie Doherty

Sentimental pen among items stolen from parked car near Coravaddy Woods

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following two theft incidents at Listack, Letterkenny, last Friday evening between 5.45 and 6 p.m. Two cars were broken into in the car park near Coravaddy Woods. Nothing was taken from one vehicle, but the other had several items stolen, including a grey-blue cord bag with perfume, a navy coin

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Ballyraine business burgled on St. Patrick’s Day morning

Gardaí are investigating a burglary at a commercial premises in Ballyraine, Letterkenny, in the early hours of St. Patrick’s Day. A silver Toyota Auris carrying four men arrived at the site around 4.45 to 5 a.m., with two entering the building. Windows and doors were damaged, and cash was stolen. Garda Shaun Sweeney made a

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Central Bank updates code to help mortgage holders save

New rules are coming into effect, which will give mortgage holders information on how to save on their monthly repayments. The Central Bank’s Consumer Protection Code has been updated in response to digital and online banking. It’s hoped the changes will make it easier to switch mortgage providers, while insurance companies will no longer be

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Man to appear in Limavady Court over multiple offences

Police investigating an incident in the Limavady area on Sunday have charged a second man. The 27-year-old faces multiple offences, including assault on police, resisting arrest, attempted grievous bodily harm, disorderly behaviour, and theft. He is due to appear before Limavady Magistrates’ Court today. All charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

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The Greg Hughes Show with Donna-Marie Doherty Monday 23/06/2026

  Welcome to the podcast for today’s edition of the Greg Hughes Show with Donna-Marie Doherty. It is a packed Monday morning as we navigate the latest on the retention of the midday flight from Dublin to Donegal, ongoing pressures in the cost of living and one lucky listener wins €1,000. Today’s Highlights Healthcare Breakthrough:

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Minister Calleary makes major Ulster-Scots funding announcement hours ahead of Donegal visit

€6.2 million in funding has been announced for Irish language and Ulster-Scots projects under the Government’s Shared Island Initiative. The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, says the investment will support cultural and community development across Northern Ireland and the border counties. The package includes up to €4.8 million for

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Hard NI border could return if Reform UK wins power

The future of the Northern Ireland–Irish border could be central to an EU–UK “reset” if Reform UK wins power. Danny Kruger says the open north-south border would form part of new negotiations, raising concerns about illegal immigration routes into the UK. Speaking at a Traditional Unionist Voice conference in Cookstown, he said the situation is

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Creggan hosts forum on healthcare plans for a united Ireland

A community discussion on healthcare in a “New Ireland” is taking place tonight in Derry. The event, organised by Irish unity group Think 32, is being held at the Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership at 7 p.m. Think 32 says the event will explore how healthcare could be improved across the island if Ireland were reunified, and

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Senator Boyle pushes emergency fuel support for farmers and fishers

Senator Manus Boyle says climbing fuel prices are hitting Irish farmers and fishers hard. Government talks are underway this weekend on emergency fuel subsidies, which are to be announced on Tuesday in the Dáil. The Donegal Senator has been in discussions with Agriculture and Marine Minister Martin Heydon, urging targeted supports for the fishing fleet,

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Buncrana victims remembered ten years on as hundreds attend memorial walk

A woman who lost her partner, two sons, her mother and sister in Buncrana ten years ago says “their memory lives on”. Hundreds have gathered for a memorial walk today, marking the tenth anniversary of the Buncrana pier tragedy, when a car slipped from a pier into Lough Swilly, killing five people in 2016. The

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Two arrested after Limavady standoff results in use of taser

A man armed with a broken bottle barricaded himself inside a Glenview property in Limavady today before police used a taser to safely arrest him. Two men in their 20s were detained, one on suspicion of assaulting police, resisting arrest, and theft, the other for possession of an offensive weapon, assault on police, disorderly behaviour,

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Two week deadline set as Donegal Cancer Flights protest postponed

Donegal Cancer Flights & Services has postponed its planned protest following contact from the Minister for Transport. The group says the response fell far short, offering no firm commitment or timeline to retain the crucial lunchtime flight in the new PSO contract. They criticised the focus on process, providing no certainty for patients who rely

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Gardaí investigate collision involving a child in Dunfanaghy

A boy avoided serious injury after being hit by a vehicle on Friday evening in Dunfanaghy. Gardaí report the collision occurred at 5:20pm on the Main Street, involving a male juvenile. He did not require immediate medical treatment. The driver has not yet been identified. Anyone with information is asked to contact Gardaí in Milford.

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State seeks to recover nearly €90 million in pandemic overpayments

The state is owed almost €90 million in pandemic overpayments. Almost 950,000 people applied for the Pandemic Unemployment Payment, which was paid out between 2020 and 2022. It’s believed about 65,000 were on a payroll while receiving some or all of the payment, according to the Sunday Independent. Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary says almost

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Councillor highlights “hidden homeless” cases in Donegal

Homelessness is a problem that can be prevented, according to Donegal Cllr Micheál Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig. The member of the Housing Strategic Policy Committee says the issue remains a key concern for local representatives. Speaking after the latest meeting at Lifford Chamber, Cllr Mac Giolla Easbuig said councilors across Donegal are seeing more evidence

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Justice Minister warns no easy solutions for cross border illegal migration

The only way to stop migrants coming to Ireland through the UK would be to erect a hard border with Northern Ireland, which nobody would want to see, according to the Justice Minister. Jim O’Callaghan told the Dáil he can’t export people from Ireland to countries which aren’t willing to accept them back. Minister O’Callaghan

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Clonmany Festival faces organising shake-up as volunteers step down

Thirteen voluntary organisers of the Clonmany Festival have stepped down with immediate effect, citing increasing pressure and demands. They say evolving responsibilities and the stresses of running the growing festival led to the difficult decision. Planning for this year’s festival is already underway, with bands secured and preparations ongoing. The outgoing team says it will

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“Sign of the times” – Owner of Fairytale Day Care which is closing down

The owners of a childcare centre in Milford say its planned closure is a sign of wider problems in the sector. Patrick McBride says he and his wife Patrice announced yesterday that Fairytale Day Care will cease operations this June. He says issues within the childcare sector run deep and that autonomy has been stripped

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Rising fertiliser and fuel costs could drive up food prices

Rising fertiliser and fuel costs will cause a huge price increase in food, according to farmers. 30% of the world’s fertiliser comes through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively shut down amid the conflict with the US and Israel. Farmers are warning that if the Strait remains shut for any longer, there will

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Buncrana Night-Time Economy Scheme launches third phase

Donegal County Council has launched Phase Three of Buncrana’s Night-Time Economy Grant Scheme, with a focus on supporting new events and festivals. Businesses, community groups, artists, musicians, performers and individuals are being encouraged to come up with creative evening events that will help make Buncrana a more vibrant and welcoming place after dark. Phase Three

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Protest to get underway at Buncrana Community Hospital today

A protest is due to get underway later today over the latest delay to refurbishment works at Buncrana Community Hospital. The demonstration was organised by the Inish Theatre Group, who say they represent the friends and families of loved ones now being cared for miles from home due to the hospital beds remaining closed. It

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East Donegal pub to reopen following major fire rebuild

An east Donegal pub destroyed by fire two years ago is set to reopen this weekend. Tinney’s Bar in Castlefinn announced on social media that doors will reopen this Sunday, coinciding with Mother’s Day. The owners thanked the local community for their support during the rebuild and expressed gratitude for the encouragement they have received

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