Alan Foley

Donegal

Managing Editor of Iconic Media Group NW Division (Donegal) - https://t.co/uZNjeg6kR0, Donegal Democrat etc, BAFTA winner 🏆 All views my own

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Mother-of-six bound for Buncrana given special mention following Garda attestation

1 day ago | donegallive.ie | Alan Foley

Mother-of-six Lisa-Marie Fitzgerald was among the 120 Gardaí who were attested as sworn members of An Garda Síochána on Friday. The new garda will now take on operational responsibilities and will be allocated in Buncrana, one of 18 recruits for the North Western Region, which is made up of Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim. Garda Lisa-Marie was joined by five of her children at the Garda College as she passed out and will be stationed in Buncrana.
Donegal delight at LEAP Irish Law Awards at Burlington Road's Clayton Hotel

1 day ago | donegallive.ie | Alan Foley

There were Donegal successes at the LEAP Irish Law Awards as the winners were revealed at a gala awards ceremony at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin, hosted by Anton Savage on Friday night. The Sole Practitioner of the Year was won by Gaoth Dobhair native Natasha McDermott, from McDermott Solicitors in Burt, while the Lawyer of the Year for Connacht/Ulster went to David McGinley, McGinley Solicitors LLP, in Letterkenny and Milford.
Sunny spells with heavy and a few possibly thundery showers for Donegal today

1 day ago | inishlive.ie | Alan Foley

Early morning rain over Donegal will clear eastwards by mid-morning. Sunny spells and showers will follow, some heavy and a few possibly thundery. They will die out through the late afternoon and early evening. Cool with highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees and moderate northwest winds. Tonight will be mainly dry with clear spells. Later in the night some showers will move into the northwest. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 8 degrees with light west and southwest breezes.
Man arrested in Muff after collision between a 4x4 and two parked cars

1 day ago | donegallive.ie | Alan Foley

A man was arrested in Muff last night following a collision on Main Street. At approximately 8:30pm on Friday, Gardaí and the local fire services responded to the collision, where a 4x4 vehicle struck two parked cars. The driver, an adult male, was arrested under the Road Traffic Act and has since been charged to appear before the district court later this month.
A sunny start before widespread showers for Donegal later today

2 days ago | inishlive.ie | Alan Foley

Many areas dry and bright at first today, Friday, with sunny spells and just well scattered showers. Increasingly cloudy this afternoon with showers becoming more widespread, and some turning heavy. Highest temperatures of 12 to 17 degrees, warmest in the east, in a light to moderate westerly breeze. Mostly cloudy tonight, with outbreaks of rain spreading from the southwest. Lowest temperatures of 6 to 10 degrees, in light southwest or variable breezes.
'It’s a great honour' - St Eunan's GAA club given civic reception in Letterkenny

2 days ago | donegallive.ie | Alan Foley

St Eunan’s club chairman John Haran said a civic reception bestowed by the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District for the O’Donnell Park club is a source of great pride. Mayor Gerry McMonagle called for an official event to mark the club’s success on the field and standing in the community at the February meeting. Last year, St Eunan’s moved to the top of the roll of honour in the Donegal Senior Football Championship with a 16th success, when they overcame Dungloe 1-13 to 1-10 in Ballybofey.
Glenswilly GAA club launch their annual 5k

2 days ago | donegallive.ie | Alan Foley

Runners, walkers, and fitness enthusiasts of all levels are invited to lace up their shoes and hit the road for the upcoming Glenswilly GAA club 5K, taking place on Monday, June 17 at 7:30pm. This much-anticipated community event, proudly sponsored by Michael Murphy’s Sport and Leisure, promises a great evening of activity, camaraderie, and local spirit. The Glenswilly 5K has become a favorite on the local calendar, drawing participants from across Donegal and beyond.
€1.3 million allocated to 17 Donegal projects under Community Recognition Fund

3 days ago | donegallive.ie | Alan Foley

Seventeen Donegal projects have been allocated a total of €1.3 million under the 2025 Community Recognition Fund. The largest allocation for a Donegal project goes to Letterkenny Youth & Community Centre – the group is receiving €149,917 for the upgrade of its existing building on Lower Main Street.
A mix of sunny spells and scattered showers today for Donegal

3 days ago | inishlive.ie | Alan Foley

There'll be a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers today in Donegal, with the showers becoming more isolated this afternoon. Highs of 12 to 15 degrees in light to moderate westerly winds. Further scattered showers developing early on tonight but they will quickly clear to isolated showers and clear spells. Lows of 5 to 7 degrees in light to moderate west to southwest winds. Mainly dry at first tomorrow morning, Friday, with sunny spells and just well-scattered showers.
ATU Donegal to is host 36th Irish Signals and Systems Conference

3 days ago | donegallive.ie | Alan Foley

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is hosting the 36th Irish Signals and Systems Conference (ISSC) with the special theme of ‘Signalling our Strength’ - using Fanad Lighthouse as a symbol. Located this year in the Letterkenny campus, the ISSC2025 captures the innovative spirit of County Donegal, with the event on Monday, June 9 and Tuesday, 10. The ISSC2025 reflects the vital signals of communication that enhance connections across our coastal region.