Author name: Donna Marie Doherty

Donegal County Council’s Library Service has been named Island of Ireland Regional and Country Winner of Library of the Year at the British Book Awards for its Frances Browne Storytellers: Seeing Beyond Sight project. The initiative, developed through Twin Towns Library in Stranorlar, celebrates the legacy of writer Frances Browne and supports blind and vision-impaired

A 38-year-old man from Derry has been sentenced for possessing pipe bombs that detonated outside homes in the Waterside area between 2017 and 2019. At Laganside Crown Court, he received an eight-year sentence, half in custody and half on license, for three counts of possessing explosives with intent to endanger life. He was found guilty

Letterkenny University Hospital is advising visitors to be vigilant for signs of Norovirus, commonly known as the winter vomiting bug, ahead of a busy weekend and the St Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday. The hospital reports that several wards are currently managing patients with Norovirus, and the Emergency Department is expected to experience higher-than-usual attendances. Those

A High Court judge has strongly criticised two Stormont departments over their handling of a legal case linked to the A5 road upgrade. The Irish News reports that Mr Justice McAlinden said the Department for Infrastructure and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs took an “unprincipled” approach and accused them of “gaslighting” the

Donegal Airport management is meeting officials from the Department of Transport this morning. In a statement, Donegal Cancer Flights and Services say the meeting is extremely important for those who rely on the flights. Last week, the organisation said it was demanding an answer today and that, if the outcome was not the one it

A new dedicated Infant Feeding Room has officially opened at St Conal’s Hospital Campus in Letterkenny, offering a private and comfortable space for mothers and carers to feed infants or express milk while attending the site. The opening coincides with International Women’s Day and highlights the importance of supporting women’s health and wellbeing when accessing

Emergency services are responding to a collision in Rathmullan near the R247. The Rathmullan Road, between the water’s edge and Rathmullan Woods, is currently closed while authorities manage the scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

Police in Derry are monitoring pre-arranged fights among young people tonight and possibly over the weekend as warmer weather arrives. Chief Inspector Cathal Pearce warned officers will take a robust approach against anti-social behaviour, urging young people to consider the harm they cause. Police appealed to parents and guardians to know where their children are

Dr Joe Mulholland, the founder of the Magill Summer School, has died at the age of 85 following a long illness, RTÉ reports. The Ballybofey native was a former Managing Director of RTÉ, retiring at 60 before establishing the Magill Summer School in Glenties. The annual event became a key forum for discussions on politics

The woman who lost her mother, partner, sister and two sons in the Buncrana Pier tragedy says she now lives for her 10-year-old daughter, who survived. Louise James spoke publicly about the incident for the first time last night. She told RTÉ that she is hosting a charity 5km walk and a gala to raise

Gardaí are currently at the scene of a three car collision at Dunwiley in Stranorlar. There are no initial reports of any serious injuries. Local reports indicate traffic delays. Authorities say a full report is awaited.

Met Éireann has issued a Moderate Weather Advisory for Donegal. Spells of heavy and persistent rainfall are expected to continue through the coming week. Rainfall falling on already saturated ground, combined with high river levels and expected high tides, may lead to further flooding along rivers and in coastal areas.

Gardaí in Letterkenny are warning motorists that they are actively policing the roads this bank holiday weekend and have already made a number of detections for traffic related offences. On Friday, one driver was found to be driving without a licence or insurance, resulting in the vehicle being seized and court proceedings to follow. A

Met Eireann’s issued a weather advisory for colder weather next week. It says there will be significantly colder conditions from Monday, which will last through much of the week. Frost and ice are likely, while there is the potential for sleet, snow and hail for some. Showers will be most widespread in the north, and

Around 850 people are diagnosed with cancer in Donegal every year. While last year, 420 in the county died from the illness. The Irish Cancer Society are calling on the next government to fully fund the National Cancer Strategy. It’s been found that cancer care will be a key issue for voters in the upcoming

Second-level teachers in Donegal will join a nationwide protest on Tuesday, to express their concerns over changes to the Senior Cycle. Teachers will hold a lunchtime protest outside their schools to highlight their belief that the changes will undermine standards and threaten fairness and quality for Leaving Cert students. The protest, organised by the ASTI

Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland and Social Enterprise Northern Ireland are joining forces in a new cross-border partnership. The International Fund for Ireland has pledged €286,882 to the DISCOVERY Programme, which aims to connect and support social enterprise leaders from both sides of the border. Donegal-based organisations Bundoran Community Development CLG, Spraoi agus Spórt, Comharchumann