Donegal News

The Donegal News, previously known as Derry People, is a local newspaper that publishes twice a week in the northwest region of Ireland. It was first established in 1902. Initially focused on Derry in Northern Ireland, the newspaper shifted its operations to Letterkenny, County Donegal, at the start of World War II, leading to a greater emphasis on Donegal news. The Donegal News is part of the North-West News Group, which also owns a number of other regional publications, including the Ulster Herald, Fermanagh Herald, Strabane Chronicle, Tyrone Herald, and Gaelic Life.

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Glenfin hold on for important win over St Eunan's

5 days ago | donegalnews.com | Daire Bonnar

Glenfin 0-15 St Eunan’s 1-11Glenfin held on for a one point win to take an important two points against St Eunan’s in Páirc Taoibhoige. The hosts had a great start with four points in the first ten minutes but Eunan’s hit back with two of their own through young pair Luke McGuinness and Oisin Scanlon, while Aaron McGlynn kicked a second score for the hosts.
Second Christy Ring defeat for Donegal as Wicklow prevail

5 days ago | donegalnews.com | Daire Bonnar

Donegal 1-10 Wicklow 1-11Donegal suffered a second defeat in as many games in the Christy Ring Cup as they lost by a point to 14-man Wicklow in O’Donnell Park. In a low scoring affair, Donegal led by 0-6 to 0-5 at the break, four coming from Gerard Gilmore and one each from Declan Coulter and Ruairi Campbell, but they had eight wides at half-time.
Dara McGuinness hits second half brace as Harps win

6 days ago | donegalnews.com | Daire Bonnar

Finn Harps 4 Kerry 2A second half brace from Dara McGuinness saw Finn Harps come from behind in the second half to defeat Kerry in Finn Park. In his first game on the touch line, Kevin McHugh’s side took the lead after great work from Gavin Hodgins on the right to beat Sean O’Connell before being taken down in the box, and via the post, Hodgins fired into the bottom right corner.
Teenage girl allegedly assaulted in Ballybofey

6 days ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault on a teenage girl at Lower Main Street in Ballybofey on Wednesday afternoon. The teenager was reportedly hospitalised following the incident, which occured at 6.30pm. A spokesperson for An Garda Siochanána told the Donegal News: “Gardaí received a report of an assault at Lower Main Street, Ballybofey, Co Donegal, at approximately 6.30pm on Wednesday, 16th April, 2025. “Investigations ongoing.” Receive quality journalism wherever you are, on any device.
Eddie Friel to be laid to rest on Sunday

6 days ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

The funeral of a man who was found dead at his home in Killybegs will be held on Easter Sunday,Eddie Friel, who was aged in his 60s and lived at Harbour View Drive was found dead at his home on Sunday, April 13. A man was arrested and has since appeared in court in connection to Mr Friel’s death following a garda investigation. Mr Friel’s remains are reposing at McBrearty’s Funeral Home, Killybegs today and tomorrow from 4pm to 8pm.
Pensioner fears he’ll be made homeless

1 week ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

By Róise CollinsA LETTERKENNY pensioner says he is facing the prospect of homelessness as pressure mounts from Donegal County Council to remove the mobile home he has been living in for more than a decade. Desmond Morrison, who is 78 years old, moved into the mobile home in the Glebe area of Letterkenny after the roof of his family home collapsed. Since then, the original house has fallen into severe disrepair, with trees now growing up through its foundations.
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, April 16

1 week ago | donegalnews.com | Dionne Meehan

The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:Joe (Joseph) Patton, Dublin and RathmullanJoseph (Josie) Friel, FalcarraghShane McGrory, BallintraBella McClafferty, KillybegsJohn Connaghan, Churchill and LetterkennyJohn Browne, Ballyshannon and WaterfordJoe (Joseph) Patton, Dublin and Rathmullan The death has occurred of Joe (Joseph) Patton, Raheny, Dublin and formerly of Rathmullan.
Market Square works

1 week ago | donegalnews.com | Dionne Meehan

UNCERTAINTY still surrounds the future of the vacant site beside the Market Square, where hoardings were erected following the demolition of several old buildings. In response to a question submitted by Cathaoirleach of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council, Cllr. Gerry McMonagle has been notified that there is an “ongoing review” of the case and finalisation of the costs associated with the works carried out.
Man to appear before court following the discovery of a body in Killybegs

1 week ago | donegalnews.com | Dionne Meehan

A MAN in his 50s, charged in connection with the discovery of a body in Killybegs over the weekend, is set to appear before Carrick-on-Shannon District Court today. The body was discovered in Killybegs on Sunday at about 12.20pm, when gardaí and emergency services responded to a report of man found unresponsive at a residence on Harbour View Drive. The man, aged in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later.
Emergency accommodation figures are released

1 week ago | donegalnews.com | Dionne Meehan

by Caolagh GrimesTHIRTY-two men, nine women and three families consisting of eight children and three adults are in emergency accommodation in Donegal. There have been recent enhancements in emergency accommodation to improve the quality oversight and effectiveness of homeless support in Donegal. But, despite this, figures have risen by 10 per cent since December. To aid the homeless community, two providers are on board and operating services in Letterkenny and Bundoran.