A young Letterkenny man has been fined €400 after being caught with cocaine in a Letterkenny hotel. Felix Connors appeared before Letterkenny District Court charged with two drugs offences. The 19-year-old, with an address at Canal Road in Letterkenny, was represented by solicitor Michael Shiel. Garda Sergeant Jim Collins outlined the details of both cases … Read more
Not even the damp and the cold could keep the crowds away from Donegal’s biggest St Patrick’s Day parade in Letterkenny. Hundreds lined the town’s Main Street, cited as Ireland’s longest thoroughfare, for the annual festival organised by the Letterkenny Chamber. Despite the wind and the rain, crowds gathered to watch an assortment of floats, … Read more
A coffee morning for Denim Day held in Dungloe raised €611.45 for The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Musician Suzanne Wainwright played live harp music and Heather Cassidy from the Alzheimer Society of Ireland was in attendance. “A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came along and donated this morning at our Denim Day for Dementia,” … Read more
An investigation was launched after two incidents of electrical shock at rooms at the Atlantic Technological University in Letterkenny yesterday. A circular was sent to both staff and students following the incidents on the Port Road campus. Nobody was hurt during the incidents which have now been blamed on build-ups in static electricity. Both rooms … Read more
A walk to raise awareness about Parkinsons will take place at Bernard McGlinchey Town Park, Letterkenny. Organised by Parkinson’s Ireland – A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s – will take place in 20 locations across the country on Saturday, 11 April at 11am as part of Parkinson’s Awareness Month. The event aims to raise … Read more
Daniel O’Donnell is stepping back from touring to focus on his health. 05:00, 08 Mar 2026Updated 08:08, 08 Mar 2026 Daniel and Majella O’Donnell on RTEs High Road, Low Road(Image: RTE) One of Ireland’s most loved couples Daniel and Majella O’Donnell were once again a hit with viewers when they returned to our screens last … Read more
The teenager was first diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of four and faced a number of devastating relapses with remarkable courage Kaitlyn Louise Glackin Heartbreaking tributes have been paid following the death of a ‘brave young lady’ from Co Donegal who has sadly passed away following a long illness. Kaitlyn Louise Glackin, 15, from … Read more
People living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their families are invited to a free information event in Letterkenny. The event will feature expert speakers addressing both the medical and well-being aspects of living with MS. The event, organised by MS Ireland, will take place at the Clanree Hotel on Saturday, March 28 at 11am. It … Read more
When asked if his refusal to meet families affected by the Creeslough tragedy was insensitive, Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan said his job was not to be sensitive, but to ensure that justice was delivered. He was speaking to reporters during a cross-Border police conference held by An Garda Síochána and the Police Service of … Read more
Tributes paid as Tyrone road crash victim named as Donegal footballer and chef The Journal Sadness in Donegal as local chef dies in A5 collision Donegal Daily Man killed in Omagh crash named as Donegal chef Highland Radio ‘He will be greatly missed but never forgotten’: Tributes to ‘skilful footballer’ who died in A5 crash Belfast Telegraph Man, 36, … Read more