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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ULSTER FINAL REACTION: Murphy

3 days ago | donegalnews.com | Diarmaid Doherty

By Dáire BonnarDONEGAL forward Michael Murphy admitted on Saturday that picking up a sixth Ulster title is something he never thought would happen. The Glenswilly man was named Man of the Match in the Ulster final as Donegal beat Armagh by 2-23 to 0-28 after extra-time in St Tiernach’s Park, Clones. Murphy’s last championship game before this season was in June 2022 as Armagh disposed of Donegal with ease at the same venue.
LUH introduce two-way text reminder service for outpatient appointments

3 days ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

LETTERKENNY University Hospital (LUH) has launched a two-way SMS text messaging reminder service for patients who have Physiotherapy outpatient appointments. Over time, LUH aims to expand this service to include all outpatient appointments, making it available to the wider public. The new service will enhance patient engagement and reduce missed appointments by engaging with patients via text, allowing them to confirm or cancel appointments directly.
ULSTER FINAL REACTION: Ciaran Moore - in the right spot, at the right time

3 days ago | donegalnews.com | Diarmaid Doherty

DONEGAL star Ciaran Moore said he was fortunate to be in the right spot to score the crucial second goal for Donegal on Saturday. Moore was replaced in normal time but when the match went to extra-time, he was called upon again and his running power really came to the fore. He got stuck into the contest once more and came up with a huge contribution when he fired the ball to the net in the 83rd minute after receiving a pass from Michael Langan. “It was unreal,” Moore said.
Former contestants join calls to ban Israel from Eurovision

3 days ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

By Róise CollinsFORMER Eurovision contestants, including Donegal’s Charlie McGettigan and Mickey Joe Harte, have demanded Israel be excluded from the popular song contest ahead of the finals this weekend. Previous participants from across Europe have published a letter calling on the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to ban Israel’s public broadcaster KAN from the popular song contest.
No secret anymore - New Donegal brochure highlights golfing hidden gems

3 days ago | donegalnews.com | Diarmaid Doherty

DONEGAL has always been able to boast some of the most spectacular golf courses across Ireland. And following the launch of a special new tourism brochure, the hope is that the county will attract even more golfers to the fabulous fairways on offer here.
Thousands walk together for Darkness into Light

3 days ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

by Evelyn CullenTHE streets of Letterkenny came alive with quiet chatter in the small hours of Saturday morning, as around 1,500 people turned out to do the 17th annual Darkness into Light walk to raise funds for mental health charity Pieta House, which supports those affected by suicide and self-harm.
FRESH TAKE: Taking a stand - just for a bit of basic comfort

3 days ago | donegalnews.com | Diarmaid Doherty

By Sabrina Sweeney“Act first, apologise later” is a phrase I associate with the police detective Harry Bosch in Michael Connelly’s best selling series, which I can confess to having binge-watched in a dangerously short amount of time. For anyone not familiar, Bosch is the tenacious type who’s known for breaking a few rules if it means taking a stand for what’s right and just. I was reminded of the sentiment last weekend, but it was after a camogie match rather than reading crime fiction.
Council urged to hold future public gatherings in town parks

3 days ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

by Louise DoyleCALLS are to be made for any future public events in Letterkenny to be held in the town park(s) after local businesses suffered financial loss when the town’s main street was closed during a protest and counter protest last weekend. Councillor Michael McBride, pictured below, is to table a motion at tomorrow’s Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District meeting urging that the council consider holding any planned public gatherings going forward in the town park(s).
- Donegal News

3 days ago | donegalnews.com | Diarmaid Doherty

The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:Bernadette McIntyre, BallyshannonFrank McGloin, BallyshannonNuala McCahill, RanafastBasil McGill, Oranmore and Letterkenny Gunborg Benvick, GlentiesBernadette McIntyre, BallyshannonThe death has occurred of Bernadette McIntyre, The Whitehill, The Abbey, Ballyshannon. She died peacefully at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
The Way We Were - Donegal News

4 days ago | donegalnews.com | Dionne Meehan

Caolagh Grimes delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to [email protected] 10,1975ANGRY PARENTS AND CRYING CHILDREN, WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO TOWNCrying children and angry parents turned away from the visit of Courtney’s Circus to Letterkenny on Monday last after having bitter arguments regarding the price admission.