Louise Doyle

Londonderry

News editor with @Donegal_News in Letterkenny. Local Media Ireland Awards Feature Journalist of the Year 2024. Views my own. Email: [email protected]

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An Bord Pleanála refuse Creeslough redevelopment

1 week ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

Planning permission for the redevelopment of a site in Creeslough where 10 people lost their lives in 2022 has been refused. An Bord Pleanala has overturned Donegal County Council’s decision to grant permission for the development of a shop and filling station on the site. Ten people were killed in the Creeslough explosion in October 2022. A number of others were injured.
Gardaí remain at scene of serious collision

1 week ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

Gardaí and emergency services remain at the scene of a collision this afternoon. The road traffic collision occured at 11.20am this morning in Rashedoge. A garda spokesperson told the Donegal News: “Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision in Rashedoge, Co. Donegal that occurred at approximately 11:20am this morning, Wednesday 18th June 2025. “No further information is available at this time.” Receive quality journalism wherever you are, on any device.
Concert raises more than €7,500 for Donegal Domestic Violence Services

1 week ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

AN Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Councillor Niamh Kennedy presented a cheque of €7,525 to Dr. Marie Hainsworth, CEO of Donegal Domestic Violence Services, the proceeds of a special concert with Moya Brennan, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and guests. The concert took place in An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny, on Good Friday, April 18.
Meet Ollie the dog bringing joy to young hospital patients - Donegal News

1 week ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

Meet Ollie the therapy dog who is bring much joy to young hospital patients of the Saolta University Health Care Group. Ollie is an eight- year-old Malshi, he is the first four legged team member in the Paediatric Unit at University Hospital Galway (UHG).
Two hospitalised after car left road and entered a field

1 week ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

A DRIVER and passenger were taken to hospital following when a vehicle left the road and entered a field. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the collision involving one vehicle that occurred on the R257 at Stramartin, Derrybeg, on Thursday, June 12 at approximately 11.18am. The vehicle involved was travelling from Lunniagh towards Derrybeg when it left the road and entered a field. The driver and passenger were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital to receive medical treatment.
Monsignor Carr celebrates Diamond Jubilee in St Baithin’s Church

1 week ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

THE former parish priest of St Johnston, Monsignor Dan Carr celebrated his Diamond Jubilee at a special Mass on Thursday night. Large crowds attended the special occasion in St. Baithin’s Church. In an interview with the Donegal News last year as he prepared to step down from his role as St. Johnston Parish Priest after an admirable 55 years of service to the Catholic Church, Monsignor Dan Carr, a Fanad native, reflected on his life in changing times.
Ice-rink plans for Letterkenny welcomed by local councillors

1 week ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

PROPOSALS to set up a temporary ice-skating rink in Letterkenny later this year have been given a warm reception by local councillors. Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council has been approached in relation to the proposed setting up of an ice-rink. It is understood that the site in question will be on council lands adjacent to the Neil T. Blaney Road. Back in 2008, a Christmas on Ice rink in the town – the first of its kind in Letterkenny – proved to be very popular.
‘Everyone is ready to make Pearse proud’

1 week ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

By Jarlath CowanTHE Skyzdalimit performing arts group will make an emotional return to the stage next week with their latest musical comedy, ‘Love Me, Love Me Not’, their first production since the passing of beloved founder Pearse McCloskey, a Kiltoy native. Taking place on Friday, June 20 at 8pm at the Strule Arts Centre, Omagh, the show is inspired by Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’, and follows the unlikely romance between a nerdy book-loving teen, Caroline, and Dwain, a popular sporty boy.
Orange parade set to cast over the Atlantic

1 week ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

By Callum McGuiganTHE ROLLING hills of County Donegal and the Atlantic coastline provide the backdrop to what many believe to be the most scenic setting for any Twelfth parade. The annual Rossnowlagh procession will be held on July 5, one week before the Twelfth demonstrations in the North.
Donegal Donkey Sanctuary lodges planning permission to expand premises

1 week ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

By Dionne MeehanDONEGAL Donkey Sanctuary has lodged plans with Donegal County Council to expand its premises. Founded in 2010 by Sandra and Danny Curran, the sanctuary is family run and located in the tranquil countryside of Castledooey, Raphoe. It began as a result of the Curran family rescuing a donkey that had been found tied to a scrapped car in an area of bog land and left to die.