Daniel O’Donnell is the latest to appeal for the Donegal–Dublin flight schedule to remain unchanged, as a draft Public Service Obligation contract is due to be signed in the coming weeks. The Donegal singer took to social media to echo concerns raised in recent days that proposed timetable changes could force patients into overnight stays, […]
Daniel O’Donnell joins calls to retain Donegal–Dublin flight schedule Read More »
Gerard Curran is preparing to take on one of the most intense mountain bike races in the world next month. The Ardara resident, who is on the committee of Tir Conaill Gap Cycling Club, is heading to South Africa to compete in “Cape Epic” – known widely as the “Tour De France” of mountain biking.
Tir Conaill Gap’s Gerard Curran heading for South Africa to take on “Cape Epic” Read More »
€110 million has been commited to alleviate folding issues in Donegal through major alleviation projects and minor works. OPW Minister Kevin Boxer Moran revealed the figure at a meeting with local councillors at County House Lifford this morning. They moneys is to be spent on a number of flood relief schemes in the county over
€110 million committed to flood relief schemes across Donegal Read More »
St Eunan’s College were beaten 2-12 to 0-05 by St Aquinas School in last night’s Mac Larnon Cup Final in Belfast. Peter Devine’s side managed just a single point in the opening period and trailed 1-05 to 0-01 at the break. It was more of the same in the second-half as the Letterkenny school struggled
Muff Community First Responder Group say they responded to four call-outs last month. The group has thanked the public for the support they have received and used social media to raise awareness of their work. They operate in Muff, Quigley’s Point, Redcastle, the Burnfoot Road and Brae Road areas, as well as surrounding locations, and
Muff Community First Responders attended four call-outs last month Read More »
The HSE and the Department of Health are being urged to act on a funding request to improve mental health facilities in Inishowen. Cllr Albert Doherty says progress has been slow on a capital funding request submitted by Donegal Mental Health Services for Radharc na Sléibhte. Plans to significantly upgrade the existing facilities were widely
Councillor urges HSE to progress funding for Radharc na Sléibhte upgrade Read More »
A Letterkenny road will be closed today for emergency repairs. Crieve Road will be blocked from 8am to 5pm to allow the works to be carried out. Local access will be accommodated where possible.
Crieve Road closed for emergency works Read More »
The SSE Airtricity League is about to roar back into action tomorrow night (Friday) when four Premier Division fixtures will kick-off the 2026 campaign. Champions Shamrock Rovers, who did the league and cup double last year, are at home to newly promoted Dundalk, John Caulfield’s Galway United welcome Drogheda United to Eamon Deacy Park, Waterford
The Score 05/02/26 – League Of Ireland Preview Show Read More »
St Eunans College Letterkenny lost out in Thursday evenings MacLarnon Cup Final in Belfast going down 2-12 to 0-5 to St Aquinas Grammer School. The Letterkenny side were on the back foot from early on in difficult conditions at Queens University Dub Arena. Before the game there was alot of talk around the travel requirement
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News, Sport, Farming News and Obituary Notices – Thursday, February 5th:
News, Sport, Farming News and Obituary Notices – Thursday, February 5th Read More »
Derry City get their 2026 SSE Airtricity League Premier Division season up and running with a home fixture against Sligo Rovers tomorrow night (Friday). Tiernan Lynch’s side finished in second spot behind Shamrock Rovers last year in what was Lynch’s first season in charge after joining from Larne in the NIFL Premiership. There is optimism
“Sustained success” the aim for Tiernan Lynch ahead of new season Read More »
Calls to have the current Donegal – Dublin flight schedule remain in situ have been made in the Dáil chamber. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty appealed to the Tánaiste the ensure the Public Obligation Service priorities those who need the flights most, namely those who use the flights for same day travel for medical appointments. A
Donegal cancer flight petition reaches the Dáil chamber Read More »
The Labour Party is calling on EuroGiant to secure the best possible outcome for its workers. 640 jobs are at risk at stores in 20 counties after the company announced the appointment of liquidators yesterday. There are three locations in Co. Donegal. EuroGiant founder Charlie O’Loughlin spoke yesterday, saying he’s deeply sorry about the situation.
Donegal EuroGiant jobs at risk as Labour seeks protections Read More »
Derry City could play up to five Premier Division fixtures at Celtic Park. At last night’s fans forum club chairman Philip O’Doherty added the June 26th fixture to the list of matches already slated to be played there. From April to June – games against Shamrock Rovers, Galway United, St Patrick’s Athletic, Shelbourne and Bohemians
Five of Derry City’s top flight games in 2026 could be held at Derry GAA’s Celtic Park Read More »
In this week’s programme Chris Ashmore finds out more about Emerald Education which is based in Bundoran. A mum of three daughters, Elaine Lingard wanted them to get the best from her. She left the school system having been a teacher and started tutoring, giving her also a better work-life balance and more time with
Business Matters, Ep 282: Elaine Lingard of Emerald Education Read More »
A judge at Derry Magistrate’s Court today said that he was ‘disappointed’ that there was only one police officer assigned to the case of a priest who is facing sex offences. 58 year old Edward Gallagher of Orchard Park, Lifford had been charged with one count of attempted sexual communication with a child on dates
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Calls have been renewed for a disability audit to be carried out in Letterkenny. Cllr Gerry McMonagle backed previous appeals by Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh at a plenary meeting of Donegal County Council, highlighting concerns raised by the public about limited accessibility in parts of the town. Cllr McMonagle says the council has indicated there is
Letterkenny councillors push for disability audit despite funding issues Read More »
Uisce Éireann’s leak detection crews have located and repaired a significant leak that had been affecting water supply in the Keelogs and Druminor areas of Buncrana. Following extensive investigations, the leak was identified earlier today and repairs have been completed, with normal water supply now restored to all affected customers.
Major leak repaired in Buncrana water system Read More »
News, Sport and Obituary Notices – Wednesday, February 4th:
News, Sport and Obituary Notices – Wednesday, February 4th Read More »
The new Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland is Reverend Richard Kerr. Rev Kerr, who grew up near Ramelton, is currently the minister of Templepatrick Presbyterian Church in County Antrim. He was elected Moderator-Designate yesterday evening during the Church’s annual election for its senior office bearer. The 60-year-old spent over 10 years as a
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ATU Donegal’s men’s soccer team had a big win in the CUFAI Eustace Cup this afternoon. Shane Byrne’s side were 9-2 winners over MTU Cork in Dublin. Adam Duffy and Kyle Martin grabbed a brace each, while today’s other goal-scorers were Josh Maxwell, Conor McGranaghan, Tiernan Browne, Tiernan Callaghan-McElwaine and Charlie McAteer. The Letterkenny-based side
ATU Donegal through to last eight of CUFAI Eustace Cup Read More »
Three new “postboxes of the future” have been installed in Derry. The solar-powered postboxes allow customers to send and return labelled parcels up to the size of a shoebox, request proof of posting, and track parcels using the Royal Mail app. They are located at Spencer Road Post Office, The Rock Post Office, and Park
Three new “postboxes of the future” installed in Derry Read More »
Police received a report of a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the Melmount Road, Sion Mills this morning. The collision, involving a car and a motorcycle, was reported at around 7.50am. The male motorcyclist was taken to hospital for treatment following the collision and the road was clear by 9.40am.
Motorcyclist injured in Sion Mills crash Read More »
Finnbarr Roarty has been voted GAA.ie Footballer of the Week. The Donegal youngster received 5,159 votes on the GAA’s official Instagram page which put him ahead of Galway’s Rob Finnerty (3,464) and Mayo’s Ryan O’Donoghue (3,201). Following a brilliant breakthrough campaign, Roarty continues to make an impact for Donegal. The Naomh Conaill native scored three
Roarty named GAA Footballer Of The Week Read More »
Finn Valley AC return to the European stage this weekend as the club’s senior women take on the European Champions Clubs Cup (ECCC) Cross Country in Albufeira. The competition will bridge a 21-year gap with Finn Valley’s women making the voyage for the first time since a team finishing 12th in Mantua, Italy in 2005.
Finn Valley AC women take to European stage Read More »
Find Insurance, the Business Insurance Broker based in Derry, has announced a landmark partnership with Derry GAA, becoming the first-ever stadium naming rights sponsor of both Celtic Park in Derry City and the Owenbeg Derry GAA Centre near Dungiven. The multi-year agreement represents one of the most significant commercial partnerships in the county’s history. As
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An Inishowen Councillor has called on Uisce Eireann to scale up investment in infrastructure, development and implementation of backup plans for water outages. It follows a number of prolonged water outages and boil water notices in the county recently. Cllr Jack Murray says Slavery Water Plant, for example, will fail if there is no back-up
Councillor warns Slavery Water Plant could fail without investment in backup systems Read More »
Cllr Micheal Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig has called for more staff to be employed at piers and harbours across the county. During a recent plenary meeting, it was confirmed by Donegal County Council that they will meet with the fishing sector to address the issue. Cllr Mac Giolla Easbuig says that islands down the west
Cllr Mac Giolla Easbuig calls for more staffing at Donegal piers and harbours Read More »
ATU Donegal bowed out of the Higher Education Trench Cup at the semi final stage on Tuesday evening. The Letterkenny based college who had hopes of returning to the final and making the step back to the Sigerson tier had a shakey first half against Mary Immaculate which proved costly as ATU conceded three goals
First half goals prove costly as ATU exit Trench Cup Read More »
Dr Joe Mulholland, the Ballybofey native and founder of the MacGill Summer School in Glenties, will be laid to rest in Dublin on Monday. The former Managing Director of RTÉ Television passed away on Friday following a long illness. Funeral Mass will take place at 11am on Monday, 9 February, in the Church of the
Funeral arrangements announced for Dr Joe Mulholland Read More »
Mark English set yet another new Irish Indoor 800m record on Tuesday evening. Competing at the Czech Indoor Gala, a World Indoor Tour Gold Meet in Ostrava, the Finn Valley man clocked 1:44.23 to take 3rd in a stacked race. English took 0.42 off the previous record which he set last month in Luxembourg. He
Record breaking English sets another new 800 indoor mark Read More »
News, Sport and Obituary Notices – Tuesday, February 3rd:
News, Sport and Obituary Notices – Tuesday, February 3rd Read More »
An additional batch of Nestle’s SMA First Infant Milk is being recalled, due to the possible presence of a contaminant which can lead to food poisoning. Cereulide can cause severe vomiting and is extremely heat resistant. The affected product has a pack size of 800 grams and an expiry date of December 2027. The Food
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The office of a Derry MLA was defaced over the weekend in what police are treating as a sectarian-motivated hate crime. MLA Sinéad McLaughlin shared an image on social media showing the words “Give us a park in Tullyally” spray-painted in blue on the shutter of her Spencer Road office. Police, who received the report
Office of Derry MLA Sinéad McLaughlin defaced over weekend Read More »
Uisce Éireann leak detection crews are continuing work today in the Keelogs and Druminor areas of Buncrana in search of a significant leak. The leak is putting pressure on the daytime water supply, with night-time restrictions in place to allow reservoirs to recover. Restrictions will run from 11pm tonight until 7am tomorrow to help ensure
Night-time water restrictions continue in Buncrana as leak search ongoing Read More »
A petition is calling for the retention of the afternoon air link between Donegal and Dublin. It has attracted over 1,000 signatures so far and highlights the importance of the service for medical travel, particularly for cancer patients who rely on same day return journeys. Concerns arise under a new draft Public Service Obligation contract
Petition launched for retention of vital afternoon Donegal–Dublin cancer flight Read More »
A Bundoran native has been honoured for his service to the Snowy Monaro community in New South Wales, Australia. Paddy Kerrigan, who is 95, received the Cooma Citizen of the Year award last year. He has been recognised for his contributions to tourism and local history, as well as his role in the Snowy Mountains
95-year-old Bundoran native recognised for commitment to community in Australia Read More »
Funding has been announced for a newly established family resource centre in Gweedore based at Machaire Chlochair, Doirí Beaga. This announcement, from Minister for Children Norma Foley, comes alongside a National Expansion of the Family Resource Centre Network. Donegal Deputy Pat ‘the cope’ Gallagher has welcomed this funding calling it a strong investment in community
Cope welcomes funding for Gweedore Family Resource Centre Read More »
Gardaí carried out a heightened road presence over the St. Brigid’s Day Bank Holiday Weekend. This began on Thursday last at 7am and ended this morning at 7am. During the operation 12 people were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Garda Grainne Doherty appeared to give a full update
12 arrests on suspicion of DUI during Garda operation Read More »
Gardaí are appealing for information following multiple occurrences of theft of home heating oil in Rathmullan. These thefts happened between the 16th and 29th January in the Markets Square area. Garda Grainne Doherty gave details of the incidents on today’s Greg Hughes Show:
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Gardaí are appealing for information after a three vehicle collision which occurred in Dunwiley, Stranorlar on Sunday last shortly after 1:45pm. Two vehicles were stationary on the road waiting for the vehicle in front to turn off onto a side road when they were struck from behind by a third vehicle. The driver of the
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The Minister for Transport is facing calls to protect an afternoon air-service from Donegal Airport to Dublin. Under a new draft Public Service Obligation Contract there are plans to alter current flight times significantly which could have an impact on those travelling to Dublin for vital medical appointments. Additionally, the new plans show a plane
Donegal Airport director expresses concern on new PSO Read More »
Donegal have made it two wins from two games in this years National Football League Division 1. Jim McGuinness’ men ran out 1-22 to 1-18 winners over Kerry. Donegal had 11 different scorers on the day with Daire O’Baoill netting the goal in the first half. After the game, Donegal boss Jim McGuinness spoke with
Jim McGuinness on Donegal’s victory over Kerry Read More »
Lauren Callaghan of Finn Valley AC has set a new Donegal record at the Scottish Indoor Championships in Glasgow at the weekend. Her jump of 6.40 metres beat the previous record set by herself just last weekend. Patsy McGonagle has the details as well as a wrap of the weekends action…
Lauren Callaghan sets new Donegal record at Scottish Indoor Championships Read More »
Kerry slipped to their first defeat of this seasons National Football League Division 1 after they were beaten by Donegal in Ballyshannon. 1-22 to 1-18 was how it finished in Fr Tierney Park. Sean O’Shea was the star man for the Kingdom, scoring 11 points. Kerry boss Jack O’Connor told the media after the game
Jack O’Connor enjoyed the game but not the result as Kerry suffer defeat against Donegal Read More »
Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan in their Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 have won the Galway International Rally for the very first time. The pair had 37.1 seconds to spare ahead of Eddie Doherty and Tom Murphy in a Skoda Fabia RS. Josh Moffett and Andy Hayes finished in third, a further 9.5 seconds behind. David
Callum Devine claims first success at Galway International Rally Read More »
Letterkenny Rovers got their hands on the Area Shield of the Brian McCormick Cup on Sunday afternoon. Goals from Aidy Delap, Shane McNamee, Joel Gorman and Lee McMonagle helped them to a 4-0 win over Bonagee United. The pick of the goals was from Gorman who scored from the half way line and after the
Joel Gorman on Letterkenny Rovers win in Area final of Brian McCormick Cup Read More »
Donegal Ladies made it two wins from two in the National Football League Division 2 on Sunday afternoon. They ran out 2-10 to 0-13 winners away to Monaghan. Goals from Susanne White and Ava Caulfield proved to be the big scores for James Daly’s side.
Donegal claimed their second win in as many games in this seasons National Football League Division one after they beat Kerry 1-22 to 1-18 in Ballyshannon. It was a strong pefromance from Donegal in which they had 11 different scorers, with Daire O’Baoil netting the goal for Jim McGuinness’ men. Kerry grabbed a goal late
Donegal hold firm to make it back to back wins in National Football League Division 1 Read More »
Jackie Crossan Premier Division Cockhill Celtic 7 QPS 0 Buncrana Hearts 6 Redcastle United 2 Carn FC 5 Aileach FC 0 Clonmany Shamrocks 1 Culdaff FC 0 HML Division One Cockhill Res 3 Buncrana Res 5 Aileach Res p Gleneely Colts p Sea Rovers 0 Carn Youths 1 Greencastle FC 1 Cockhill Youths 3 Dunree
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