A local animal welfare charity says it’s unsure how it will cope in the run-up to Christmas. Animals in Need Donegal has revealed on social media that it has been inundated with surrender requests for both cats and dogs, but every foster and boarding place is now full. The group says its priority remains the […]
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The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation say hospitals are already under pressure because of the spread of flu. According to the INMO there were 635 people on hospital trolleys across the country today, 32 of those in Letterkenny, the 6th highest in the State. INMO General Secretary, Phil Ni Sheaghda, says the HSE should have
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituary Notices – Monday, December 8th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituary Notices – Monday, December 8th Read More »
Drivers are being warned of flooding on the R249 in Ramelton. The council has been notified of section of road after Drummonaghan Woods, Ramelton on the Ramelton-Ballyare Road.
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Four hundred metres of ageing water mains have been replaced in Ballyshannon. The works were carried out as part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme. The project also included installing new water service connections from the public water main to customer boundaries, further strengthening the local supply.
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A motorist was caught travelling nearly 50km/hr over a speed limit in Donegal. Over the past week, Gardaí have been conducting high visibility checkpoints and the driver was caught doing 107km/hr in a 60km/hr zone on the N15 in Stranorlar. Nationally, over 630 vehicles have been seized by Gardaí for a range of offences.
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Gardaí in Buncrana have issued a number of Fixed Charge Penalty Notices over the weekend. They had been conducting high visibility patrols in the town yesterday. One Fixed Charge Penalty Notice was issued for parking in a disabled bay without a permit, while another was issued for driving while unaccompanied on a learner permit. Three
Fixed Charge Penalty Notices issued in Buncrana over the weekend Read More »
The National Novice and Uneven Ages Cross Country Championships took place in Abbotstown on Sunday afternoon. Donegal’s Caolan McFadden claimed gold in the under 19 boys event. The Donegal women finished third in the Novice championship, the team comprised of Nuala Bose, Sally McMenamin, Bronagh O’Gara and Bernie Martin. Meanwhile, in America, Oisin O Gaillin
For the first time in their history, Glenullin have won the Ulster Intermediate Football Championship thanks to a 3-15 to 0-19 victory over Cavan champions Cuchulainns. Ryan McNicholl, Eoin Bradley and Neil McNicholl found the back of the net for the Derry champions. Glenullin manager Michael O’Kane told Michael McMullan he is over the moon…
Carndonagh man Kyle McBride enjoyed a very successful year in 2025. The Donegal man was recently named the Billy Coleman Award for Young Rally Driver Of The Year at the Champions Of Irish Motorsport Awards in Dublin. Earlier in the year McBride, alongside co-driver Darragh Mullen won the Junior British Rally Championship and Stellantis Cup.
Kyle McBride reflects on his successful 2025 Read More »
Jackie Crossan Premier Division Clonmany Shamrocks 1 Cockhill Celtic 2 Aileach FC 0 Buncrana Hearts 2 HML Division One Buncrana Res 1 Carn Youths 0 Cockhill Res 0 Cockhill Youths 7 Sea Rovers 0 Greencastle FC 1 Inishowen Eng Division Two Moville Res 2 Aileach Youths 5 Cockhill Colts 0 Culdaff Rovers 2 QPS Youth
Inishowen Football League Results 07/12/2025 Read More »
Glenullin are Ulster Intermdiate Football champions for the first time in history. They beat Cuchulainns of Cavan 3-15 to 0-19. Goals from Ryan McNicholl, Eoin Bradley and Neil McNicholl saw the Derry champions claim the title. Michael McMullan has the full time report from Clones…
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Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Kilmacrennan Celtic 1 v 2 Letterkenny Rovers Fanad United 5 v 0 Donegal Town Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Rathmullan Celtic 3 v 1 Ballybofey United Gweedore Celtic 7 v 2 Convoy Arsenal Donegal Physiotherapy and Performance Centre Division Two Deele Harps 2 v 1 Lifford Celtic Drumoghill F.C.
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Clogher claimed the Ulster Junior Twinning Club Championship title on Saturday evening thanks to a 2-11 to 1-13 victory over Tara of London. Sean Bogue’s late point proved to be the difference between the sides at the end. The win for the Tyrone champions puts them into the All Ireland semi final and they will
Mountcharles native Jaime Meehan had a year to remember in 2025. The Donegal man signed his first professional contract in August and also finished second in the Ras Tailteann. Meehan also secured the Irish U23 road race title this year. Jamie Meehan joined Ciaran Cannon to discuss his achievements this year…
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There was draws for both Institute and Limavady in the NIFL Championship on Saturday afternoon. Stute drew 2-2 away to Ballinamallard while 2-2 was also the score between Queens University and Limavady. The results means that Limavady are in second level on points with Annagh who have a game less played and Stute are in
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Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Donegal Town 1 v 1 Glencar Celtic Kilmacrennan Celtic 1 v 1 Oldtown Celtic Letterkenny Rovers 2 v 0 Drumbar FC St Catherines FC Res 1 v 0 Erne Wanderers Strand Rovers 1 v 1 Kildrum Tigers Old Orchard Saturday D2 Fintown Harps AFC 3 v 2 Keadue Rovers Finn Travel
Donegal Junior League Results 06/12/25 Read More »
Michael Murphy Sports U21 B Football Championship Ardara 2-19 V 1-20 Glenfin Michael Murphy Sports U21 D Football Championship Bundoran 1-08 V 3-06 Fanad Gaels
Donegal U21 Championship Finals Results 06/12/25 Read More »
Letterkenny Rugby Club ran out big winners over Grosvenor on Saturday afternoon. 26-0 was how it finished in their Ulster Championship 2 clash with Ross Harkin getting man of the match. Elsewhere in the Championship City of Derry were beaten by Limavady 14-10.
Letterkenny Rugby Club earn big win over Grosvenor Read More »
Ulster Championship 1 Bangor 14 v 20 Omagh Ulster Championship 2 Letterkenny 26 v 0 Grosvner Lisburn 14 v 10 City of Derry Limavady 36 v 20 Academy Ulster Championship 3 Coleraine 61 v 0 Civil Service Provincial North Donegal Town 5 v 14 Inishowen Letterkenny 2 31 v 19 Ballymoney
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St Pat’s have snapped up Ramelton’s Ronan Boyce from Derry City, as they plan for the 2026 Premier Division season. The right-back made 175 appearances for the Candystripes, having joined in 2019. He’s the second signing made by the Saints in the off-season, with ex-Sligo Rovers forward Max Mata also heading to Richmond Park.
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Donegal jockey Patrick McGettigan and trainer Paul Sweeney paired up for a win in Dundalk on Friday evening. McGettigan rode the Sweeney trained Bucky Larson to victory in the fifth race of the night. It was a good night for Donegal with jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle also claiming a victory.
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Dylan Browne McMonagle was amongst the winners at Dundalk on Friday night. The Donegal jockey rode the 6/5 favourite Seola to victory for trainer Joseph O’Brien. The win will be his last in Ireland for a three months as he heads off on Tuesday to Hong Kong to race. Browne McMonagle could add another bit
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Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have reaffirmed their commitment for the establishment of a crematorium in Omagh. In a statement the council confirmed work is progressing to enable a final investment decision in 2026 and the Council has included a financial provision for the project within its Medium Term Capital Plan 2025-2030. The crematorium
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Donegal is set to receive over €303,465 as part of the Local Enhancement Programme 2026. This funding aims to provide essential capital supports for thousands of small community organisations across the country, It has a particular focus on disadvantaged rural and urban areas.
Donegal to receive over €300,000 in Local Enhancement Programme 2026 Read More »
€1.7 million has been paid out to Donegal farmers under the third year of the SCEP scheme. A total of 752 beef farmers in the county have benefited from the scheme. The Department of Agriculture says farmers can expect the money to arrive in their accounts in the coming days. They are also urged to
€1.7m paid out to Donegal farmers under SCEP Read More »
Coláiste Mhuire in Loughanure say they are now seeking legal advice after fake images were created and shared online. The picture features two masked men, wearing camouflage and holding guns at the front door of the Irish language school. In a statement shared on their social media, a spokesperson said that the racist tone of
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CSO figures have revealed that November saw a decline in the number of people signing on the Live Register when compared to last year in Donegal. Last year, 7,513 people were on the list in social welfare offices across Donegal. This has seen a 4% decline to 7,201. Killybegs recorded the largest drop of 13%,
November sees another drop in numbers on Live Register in Donegal Read More »
Donegal, Limerick, Galway and Kerry spent over €2 million on their county teams this year. For the first time. Donegal have broken the €2 million barrier spending €2,094,330 in 2025. With the senior footballers run to the All-Ireland final, the figure is up from €1,861,737 the previous year. Overall expenditure for Donegal GAA increased by
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A Donegal TD was confronted with reality while decorating his home with his son for Christmas. Charles Ward says he was putting outdoor lights on the gable wall and was wearing a go pro camera to capture his childs reaction of them being turned on. Instead he recorded the moment he realised the wall, which
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A young Donegal man is being honoured with a National Bravery Award today, after he ran into a burning house twice to rescue an elderly man. Kealan Dolan was travelling home from lunch with his grandfather when they noticed smoke coming from the house. Kealan, 22 at the time, rushed in after calling the man’s
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Mid-Donegal Bowling Results – Week 8 Ballylennon 11 Ramelton Pres 1 Ramelton 8 St Eunan’s B 4 St Eunan’s A 10 Resource 2 St Johnston BC 8 Manor 4 Cathedral 2 Raphoe Ballindrait BC 10
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Members of the Irish Defence Forces have come under fire in south Lebanon. The 127th Infantry Battalion came under “small arms fire” at 6.30pm yesterday evening, but “all personnel are well and accounted for” The Defence Forces says the Battalion were out on patrol in armoured vehicles when the attack happened, and “initiated immediate action
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The Seanad has heard calls for a debate on the Defective Concrete Block Bill. Senator Eileen Flynn says the conversation on social housing needs to take place in both houses of the Oireachtas, including the Seanad. She added that travellers from Donegal have raised concerns about homes that are not included in the scheme. However,
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A woman from Donegal has been arrested in London on suspicion of attempting to bring drugs into the UK. RTÉ reports that the arrest allegedly took place at Heathrow Airport on November 7th, when she was found in possession of an undisclosed amount of cocaine. The woman, in her 40s, has been remanded in custody
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In this week’s edition, Chris Ashmore looks at the new auto enrolment pension scheme in Ireland, called “My Future Fund” which will begin on January 1, 2026, automatically enrolling eligible employees into a retirement savings plan. Thousands of people in Donegal are set to benefit. You will be automatically enrolled in the new pension scheme if you are an employee and you: Are aged between 23 and 60; Do not
The development of a veterinary course at ATU Letterkenny is part of a €4.5 billion plan to transform third level education in Ireland’s research, and innovation sectors. The Tertiary Sector Capital Investment Plan 2026–2030 has been published today. Also to benefit is Finn Valley College in Stranorlar under the Strategic Infrastructure and Upgrade Programme. Minister
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The future of the Eurovision Song Contest is uncertain, after multiple broadcasters have announced they will not participate in next year’s competition. It follows the decision to allow Israel to compete. At a meeting of the European Broadcasting Union in Geneva yesterday, a majority of members decided a vote on the country’s participation was not
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The coastguard in Greencastle fears they will be unable to launch efficiently due to the harbour needing to be dredged. In a recent meeting of Inishowen Municipal District representatives from the locals piers and harbours made a presentation, saying staffing levels need to be increased to ensure proper maintenance. Efforts are ongoing to see a
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An Inishowen-based councillor has expressed hope that a new Garda station will be established in Carndonagh. The existing station was deemed not fit for purpose in 2018 and was omitted from the Garda Building and Refurbishment Programme 2016–2021. Following a Parliamentary Question from Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, it has been confirmed that a preliminary business
Calls renewed for New Carndonagh Garda Station as business case progresses Read More »
Donegal County Council has passed a budget for the year 2026, which omits any increase in commercial rates. The motion with a 0% increase in commercial rates was proposed by Cllr Michael McBride. A counter motion, tabled by Cllr Ciaran Brogan, was defeated by 20 votes to 15 with one abstention, allowing for Cllr McBride’s
Donegal County Council approves 2026 Budget with 0% Commercial Rate increase Read More »
The following routes will be gritted from 7PM: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta East 12: Binswilly 13: Stranorlar North 14: Stranorlar East 15: Stranorlar West 18: Donegal South LT: Letterkenny Town BT: Buncrana Town
Gritting Update: More Donegal routes to be treated from 7pm Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport, Farming News and Obituary Notices – Thursday, December 4th:
Main Evening News, Sport, Farming News and Obituary Notices – Thursday, December 4th Read More »
Derry and Strabane District Council has issued an appeal for cemetery visitors to use bins correctly. There have been instances where soil and garden waste has been placed in waste containers, making them difficult to empty. As a result, delays and overflows occur, with rubbish sometimes ending up on graves. The Council is asking for
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The Ireland Funds has awarded €40,000 to three organisations in Donegal under the Heart of the Community Fund. Spraoi agus Spórt Family Centre was awarded €20,000, Liquid Therapy received €15,000, and Bluestack Special Needs Foundation €5,000. They are three of 62 national recipients granted funding to strengthen communities through their services.
Donegal Charities Awarded €40,000 to Strengthen Community Services Read More »
Donegal GAA and O’Neill’s have launched the new Donegal jersey for 2026 with the footballers and the hurlers set to be kitted out in a retro style top. Ciaran Moore, Shane O’Donnell, Shaun Patton and Eoin McHugh along with hurlers Brian McIntyre and Gerard Gilmore were among those who attended the event at Michael Murphy
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The Western Development Commission has reached a milestone with its 50th MedTech and Life Sciences investment, highlighting the West and Northwest of Ireland as a centre for medical innovation. Over 25 years, the Western Investment Fund has supported companies in the region that have generated €1.7 billion in revenues, created nearly 6,000 jobs, and developed
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One route on Donegal’s Winter Maintenance Programme is to be treated this evening. From 6 o’clock, gritters will take to Route 5 in Inishowen East. Donegal County Council is reminding drivers to assume that no road is ice-free.
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A Vatican commission has ruled against allowing women to become deacons. It maintains the Catholic Church’s practice of an all male clergy. The move was backed by a vote of 7 to 1. There’s a recommendation to carry out further studies on the issue.
Vatican Rules Against Women Becoming Deacons in 7–1 Vote Read More »
Ciaran Moore is looking for Donegal to push on again in 2026 and in the new Donegal jersey that was launched today in Michael Murphy’s Sports. The year will start in a month time’s with the McKenna Cup followed by a league campaign ahead of a championships start against Down. Speaking to Highland’s Oisin Kelly
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