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A young man from Donegal has died in Dubai. It’s reported he died as a result of a fall. The man, understood to be from Mountcharles, was working as a teacher. His family have been informed.

Thousands of people are gathering across Donegal today to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Most of the festivities will be getting under way between one and two o’clock this afternoon. As well as parades and fancy dress, key buildings in towns across the county are being lit up green in honour of our patron saint’s day.

A Ballyshannon man, who was caught importing 3000 diazepam tablets from the Cameroon, has been fined €1000. 22-year-old Shane Heraty with an address at Finner, Ballyshannon, was sentenced yesterday at Ballyshannon District Court. Inspector Denis Joyce told the court how the customs intercepted a package at Portlaoise addressed to the defendant from Cameroon, on July

The HSE has confirmed that the key consultant psychiatrist post for Inishowen will become operational again early next month. Donegal Seantor Padraig MacLochlainn received the confirmation during a meeting with senior HSE officials yesterday. The post has been vacant now since last year with many concerns raised by patients and local doctors in Inishowen over

€97,151 has been approved by Minister of State McHugh for Áislann Chill Chartha, Co. Donegal, to help with the extension of the building Government Chief Whip Minister Joe McHugh said; “There is no doubt that The Resource Center is providing a high standard of education, training, recreation and sports facilities for the community of Cill Chartha

A man has been arrested in connection with a vicious attack on a Letterkenny woman last year. 18 year old Shannan Reid McDaid was walking in the Market Square area of the town at around 3am on Sunday morning 15th October last when a man approached her and proceeded to punch her repeatedly in the

The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has announced the appointment of an intermediary in the dispute regarding the Tory ferry service. In a statement issued by the department they say that in agreement with the Comharchumann Thoraí, Pól Ó Gallchóir, former CEO of TG4 has now been appointed to act as an intermediary.

  Irish Water has confirmed that there is no provision in the current Capital Investment Plan for sewerage infrastructure along the planned new four lane road coming into Letterkenny. However, the utility say that a new trunk water main between the Pole Star and Dry Arch Roundabouts will be constructed prior to the road work

Gardai in Killybegs have arrested and detained two people in Donegal Town last night and seized a substantial quantity of drugs. Both were held overnight and released this morning pending a file being sent to the DPP. Gardai are satisfied that the drugs were destined for the Killybegs area. The drugs seized were cocaine and

Failte Ireland has announced major plans for Malin Head and the wider Inishowen area. As part of phase three of works at Malin, which includes a visitor centre, a series of funding packages will also be available to those who wish to enhance the tourist experience. While Malin Head will act as a focal point,

Gardai believe that two missing Sligo teenagers could be in Donegal.  16-year-old Sam Milosiu – who is 5’9″ in height, with black hair and brown eyes – hasn’t been seen since the 19th of February. His 14-year-old sister Zmeranda – who’s described as 5’1″ in height, of slim build and with long black hair –

A group of British MPs thinks their government won’t have time to introduce so-called “invisible” customs arrangements at the Irish border before Brexit. The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee wants ministers to clarify how they’ll ensure the current frictionless barrier will continue. The members think the UK may need to remain in – or parallel to

The Health Minister has today, ordered a national review of hospital car parking charges. It comes after it was revealed earlier this week that car parking charges at Letterkenny University Hospital are among the cheapest in the country for long term parking but among the highest for visits under an hour. The Minister for Health,

The HSE has confirmed that three new health centres are to be developed in Donegal. New health centres for Donegal Town and Dunfanaghy are being progressed through Public Private Partnerships with plans now due to go to construction stage. While, a new health centre for Burtonport has been approved and will be loacted in a

The Buncrana to Clonmany road has reopened following a fatal collision last night. 59 year old Bernadette Fullerton died after being struck by a car at Umricam shortly after 9pm last night.   Gardai are continuing to appeal to witnesses to come forward.

The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has welcomed the ruling by Judge Paul Kelly at Letterkenny District Court this week in which he imposed a fine of €500 on Mr. Charles Friel, Derry, Master of the Catriona, for an offence committed under section 8 of the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006. Mr. Friel had pleaded

  Gardai in Buncrana have confirmed that they engaged with the female pedestrian who was killed in an overnight collision prior to the incident occurring. The woman who is in her 50s died after being struck by a car on the main Buncrana – Carndonagh road shortly after 9pm last night. Her body has been

A judge has ordered for a case to proceed against 23-year-old Vikat Bhagat on charges of murdering Donegal woman Danielle McLaughlin. Danielle was killed while visiting India in March of last year. The matter came up before a court in India yesterday and later, an order was passed saying charges are to proceed against him.

  Donegal County Council has been asked to explore all options with a view of creating a walkway along the River Swilly. The proposed walkway would link Letterkenny with the New Mills Corn Flax. The local authority says that some preparatory work on the idea has already begun with a local community group having submitted

A female pedestrian has been killed in an overnight collision just outside Buncrana. The 59 year old woman was struck by a car at Umricam on the main Buncrana to Carndonagh road shortly after 9pm last night. Her body has been removed to Letterkenny University Hospital where a post mortem examination will take place later

  Donegal County Council has been asked to widen its approach in the treatment of Japanese Knotweed. The invasive plant is known to affect other native plants with the issue said to be worsening in various parts of the county. In its response, the local authority say that it’s treatment of the plant has been

It’s been claimed that the issue of potholes in Donegal is escalating with the local authority not properly resourced to fix them. Following the recent cold snap, there are reports of potholes increasing in size while new ones emerging at a number of locations across the county. Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District Cllr Michael

A Donegal Senator is to meet with senior HSE officials tomorrow seeking answers as to why, over two years since a funding announcement, work has yet to commence at Buncrana Nursing Unit and Carndonagh Community Hospital. In February 2016, it was confirmed that almost €3 million was being made available to carry out new building