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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Rathmullan Pier officially reopened last Friday

3 days ago | donegalnews.com | Dionne Meehan

RATHMULLAN Pier was officially reopened last Friday by Minister Charlie McConalogue TD together with Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy. This major capital refurbishment project was delivered over a nine month period at a cost of over €4.5 million. The pierhead, which was constructed in 1957, is accessed by a 120m long viaduct built in 1934. A condition report confirmed that the pier and particularly the approach viaduct section needed repair.
Weather: Cloudy morning with scattered showers

4 days ago | donegalnews.com | Dionne Meehan

THIS morning will be cloudy as a band of organised showers spread from the northwest before becoming well scattered this afternoon and easing towards evening. Highest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees, coolest in the northwest, in a moderate breeze. Tonight, there will be a mix of clear spells and well scattered showers. Lowest temperatures of 5 to 10 degrees in light to moderate or variable winds. Receive quality journalism wherever you are, on any device.
Susan Hamilton to be laid to rest on Friday - Donegal News

4 days ago | donegalnews.com | Dionne Meehan

By Dionne MeehanDONEGAL’S latest road victim, Susan Hamilton, will be laid to rest on Friday. Ms Hamilton (74), from Manorcunningham, tragically lost her life when the car she was driving collided with a van on the R245 at Bunlin Bridge, Milford last Friday. Her body was removed to Letterkenny University Hospital where a post-mortem examination took place yesterday.
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, June 4

4 days ago | donegalnews.com | Dionne Meehan

The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:Susan Hamilton, ManorcunninghamMary Ita Boyle, GlentiesMonsignor William (Fr Billy) McLaughlin, BallyliffinSheila McDaid, Limerick and GlenvarRobert William (known as Roy Stewart), LetterkennyJames (Jim) Parke, LetterkennyMary O’Brien, Ballintra and BundoranKevin O’Kane, Watford and DoneyloopSusan Hamilton, Manorcunningham The death has occurred of Susan Hamilton (née Craig), 22 Eirry, Manorcunningham.
Tourism boost as Travel Blog Exchange comes to Donegal

4 days ago | donegalnews.com | Dionne Meehan

By Chris AshmoreDONEGAL is set to benefit from massive exposure as a result of a major four-day tourism-related event taking place in Letterkenny in September. The town has been selected to host the TBEX – Europe (Travel Blog Exchange), which is a major gathering for the travel blogging, influencer and content creator community.
Diabetes campaigners welcome recruitment of specialised staff

4 days ago | donegalnews.com | Dionne Meehan

By Róise CollinsTHE Donegal Branch of Diabetes Ireland has welcomed the announcement of funding to recruit a new Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) for the adult diabetes service at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH). Chair of the Donegal Branch, Mr Paul Gillespie, welcomed the news, saying it was a “long time in coming.”The group was also recently informed that a new Consultant Endocrinologist for Adult Diabetes Care is expected to begin work at LUH in early June.
Damage caused to house following burglary in Oldtown

4 days ago | donegalnews.com | Dionne Meehan

INVESTIGATIONS are underway following a burglary at a house in Letterkenny over the weekend. The incident occurred in the Oldtown area on Saturday, May 31 at approximately 10.50pm. A garda spokesperson said: “Entry was gained to a house and damage was caused within but nothing was stolen.”Meanwhile, gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have been in that general area with a dash-cam between 10.30pm and 11.15pm to make the footage available.
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after car set alight in Muff

4 days ago | donegalnews.com | Dionne Meehan

INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after a car was set alight in Muff last Thursday. The incident of criminal damage occurred in the area of Cannings Lane at approximately 4pm. A garda spokesperson said: “A number of youths were observed in the area just before the car went on fire. The fire services attended the scene and extinguished the fire.”Meanwhile, gardaí are appealing to anybody who may have dash-cam footage from the area to get in touch with gardaí in Buncrana on 074-9320540.
Gardaí renew appeal for witnesses following fatal Milford collision - Donegal News

4 days ago | donegalnews.com | Dionne Meehan

GARDAÍ have renewed their appeal for witnesses after a woman was tragically killed in a road traffic collision in Milford on Friday evening. Manorcunningham woman Susie Hamilton (70s) lost her life when the car she was driving collided with a van on the R245 at Bunlin Bridge, Milford at approximately 7.30pm. The male driver of the van, aged in his 50s, was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Busy month for Arranmore RNLI

5 days ago | donegalnews.com | Dionne Meehan

ARRANMORE RNLI volunteer crew have experienced a busy month responding to eight calls for assistance during the month of May, with two calls on Thursday last. The first call out was at 6.40am on Thursday morning to assist in the medical evacuation of a patient with medical issues. The patient was treated by the first responders on Arranmore and then transferred to the lifeboat, removed to a waiting ambulance in Burtonport and on to Letterkenny University Hospital for assessment.