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Sowing the seeds for a ‘small but mighty’ Donegal community initiative

Be part of a community pollinator initiative in Donegal

What's On

Sowing the seeds for a ‘small but mighty’ Donegal community initiative

This Zero Waste Pollinator Project is being run from the Termon Complex in Pettigo is an opportunity to contribute in small ways that collectively, make a big difference for bees and other important pollinators

Donegal Libraries win Island of Ireland Library of the Year award

Staff at Twin Towns Library Ursula McKenna, Library Assistant; Sinead Noonan, Executive Librarian, and Aine Taylor, Senior Library Assistant

Local News

Donegal Libraries win Island of Ireland Library of the Year award

Dungloe’s Denim Day for Dementia raises over €600 for charity

Musician Suzanne Wainwright - Harpist & Sax - provided music at the event. Photo: Forbairt Na Rosann

Glenties MD

Dungloe’s Denim Day for Dementia raises over €600 for charity

In pictures: Mulroy College Careers Fair gives students a vision for the future

Pictures & Videos

In pictures: Mulroy College Careers Fair gives students a vision for the future

Man facing fine and costs over €1,000 for illegal salmon net off Donegal coast

Crime & Court

Man facing fine and costs over €1,000 for illegal salmon net off Donegal coast

Seatbelt Slip-Up: Failure to buckle up proves to be costly for Derry van men

The men were travelling in a white Mercedes Vito van (similar to this one) when they were stopped by the guards at Bridgend.

Crime & Court

Seatbelt Slip-Up: Failure to buckle up proves to be costly for Derry van men

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Heralded law firm to hold Donegal personal injury and medical negligence workshops Sponsored Content

Heralded law firm to hold Donegal personal injury and medical negligence workshops

Convoy couple celebrate winning the Lifford Credit Union’s recent Member Car Draw

Winners of Lifford Credit Union’s recent Member Car Draw. Photos: Clive Wasson

Lifford/Stranorlar MD

Convoy couple celebrate winning Lifford Credit Union’s Member Car Draw

It Occurs To Me:  Cecil King and Amelia Earhart, and Brendan Gleeson on Altan

Features

It Occurs To Me: Cecil King and Amelia Earhart, and Brendan Gleeson on Altan

Pearse brothers mosaic to take pride of place in Letterkenny’s Market Square

Artist Macola Vonga and his work, the Pearse brothers mosaic

Letterkenny/Milford MD

Pearse brothers mosaic to take pride of place in Letterkenny’s Market Square

From wash house to townhouse in new Moville housing plan

The former Valu-Clean laundrette on Moville Main Street is set to become a home again.

Inishowen MD

From wash house to townhouse in new Moville housing plan

Popular Donegal restaurant forced to close amid 'grave danger to public health'

The closure order was issued on February 9, 2026, and was lifted on February 19, 2026

Letterkenny/Milford MD

Donegal restaurant forced to close last month amid 'grave danger to public health'

ATU Letterkenny granted planning permission for new nursing classrooms

Atlantic Technological University's Letterkenny Campus

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ATU Letterkenny granted planning permission for new nursing classrooms

Latest phase of Buncrana’s Night-Time Economy Grant Scheme open for applications

Paul Caldwell performing in Christ Church Hall in Buncrana, as part of the Rúnda Sessions, funded by Donegal County Council and the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.

Inishowen MD

Latest phase of Buncrana’s Night-Time Economy Grant Scheme open for applications

Gardaí say no injuries were reported from two-car collision in Donegal

Local News

Gardaí say no injuries were reported from two-car collision in Donegal

A little chilly Saturday morning in Donegal with sunny spells and scattered showers

Weather

A little chilly Saturday morning in Donegal with sunny spells and scattered showers

'We did it Jack': The Killybegs man who shaped Olympic legend Ronnie Delany

Ronnie Delany wins gold at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne and, inset, his former coach Jack Sweeney

Athletics

'We did it Jack': The Killybegs man who shaped Olympic legend Ronnie Delany

Tesco donates €20,000 of products as ATU Green Pantry marks 100 foodcloud donations

The delivery marks the 100th Food Cloud donation to the Green Pantry

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Tesco donates €20,000 of products as ATU Green Pantry marks 100 foodcloud donations

In pictures: Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin officially opens new gym

Pictures & Videos

In pictures: Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin officially opens new gym

In pictures: The Cope still going strong after 120 years, with substance and style

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In pictures: The Cope still going strong after 120 years, with substance and style

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In pictures: The Cope still going strong after 120 years, with substance and style

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In pictures: The Cope still going strong after 120 years, with substance and style

In Pictures: A very celebration to mark International Women's Day in Donegal

Photos: Siobhan McGowan

Pictures & Videos

In Pictures: A special celebration to mark International Women's Day in Donegal

GAA Guide: Here's when and where to watch seven live games on TV and stream this weekend

File photo. Credit: Sportsfile

National News

GAA Guide: Here's when and where to watch seven live games on TV and stream this weekend

Man facing fine and costs over €1,000 for illegal salmon net off Donegal coast

Crime & Court

Man facing fine and costs over €1,000 for illegal salmon net off Donegal coast

Seven things to consider as Donegal look to book NFL Division 1 final spot

Donegal could be back in Croke Park at the end of the month in a NFL Division 1 final

GAA/LGFA

Seven things to consider as Donegal look to book NFL Division 1 final spot

In pictures: Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin officially opens new gym

Pictures & Videos

In pictures: Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin officially opens new gym

Motorist who went wrong way round Buncrana roundabout banned for drunken driving

The 58-year-old was more than three times over the limit when he decided to drive home from a night out in Buncrana.

Crime & Court

Motorist who went wrong way round Buncrana roundabout banned for drunken driving

RIP: Gardai launch investigation following discovery of woman's body in Cork city

The alarm was raised at around 5.30pm this Friday after emergency services responded to the discovery of the woman's body at a house in Ballincollig | FILE PHOTO

National News

RIP: Gardai launch investigation following discovery of woman's body in Cork city

Popular Donegal restaurant forced to close amid 'grave danger to public health'

The closure order was issued on February 9, 2026, and was lifted on February 19, 2026

Letterkenny/Milford MD

Donegal restaurant forced to close last month amid 'grave danger to public health'

Gardaí say no injuries were reported from two-car collision in Donegal

Local News

Gardaí say no injuries were reported from two-car collision in Donegal

ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW Advertise with Us ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW Advertise with Us ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW Advertise with Us Sowing the seeds for a ‘small but mighty’ Donegal community initiative

Be part of a community pollinator initiative in Donegal

What's On

Sowing the seeds for a ‘small but mighty’ Donegal community initiative

This Zero Waste Pollinator Project is being run from the Termon Complex in Pettigo is an opportunity to contribute in small ways that collectively, make a big difference for bees and other important pollinators

Donegal Libraries win Island of Ireland Library of the Year award

Staff at Twin Towns Library Ursula McKenna, Library Assistant; Sinead Noonan, Executive Librarian, and Aine Taylor, Senior Library Assistant

Local News

Donegal Libraries win Island of Ireland Library of the Year award

Developed through Twin Towns Library in Stranorlar, the project celebrates the legacy of Donegal writer Frances Browne while creating opportunities for blind and vision-impaired writers to share their work

Dungloe’s Denim Day for Dementia raises over €600 for charity

Musician Suzanne Wainwright - Harpist & Sax - provided music at the event. Photo: Forbairt Na Rosann

Glenties MD

Dungloe’s Denim Day for Dementia raises over €600 for charity

Musician Suzanne Wainwright played live harp music and Heather Cassidy from the Alzheimer Society of Ireland was in attendance

In pictures: Mulroy College Careers Fair gives students a vision for the future

Pictures & Videos

In pictures: Mulroy College Careers Fair gives students a vision for the future

The day provided an invaluable opportunity for students to gain real-world insight into life beyond school - a particularly special aspect of this year’s event was that many of the guest speakers were past pupils of Mulroy College.

Sport

Donegal minors lose out to Monaghan in Ulster Minor League

Darragh O'Hare on the ball for Donegal Photo Thomas Gallagher

GAA/LGFA

Donegal minors lose out to Monaghan in Ulster Minor League

Karl Lacey's Donegal minors were nine points down in the second half and got within a point of Monaghan, but they couldn't get the levelling score

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Ó Gallchóir is still hurting from last year's U-20 Ulster final defeat

Cathal 'Rua' Ó Gallchóir in action in last year's Under-20 Ulster final against Tyrone.

GAA/LGFA

Ó Gallchóir 'still hurting' from last year's U-20 Ulster final defeat

Tommy Canning wants a faster start as Finn Harps come from two down to draw

Soccer

Tommy Canning wants a faster start as Finn Harps come from two down to draw

Naomh Ultan announce new senior football management team

Aaron Byrne will manage the Naomh Ultan senior side in 2026

GAA/LGFA

Naomh Ultan announce new senior football management team

Seven things to consider as Donegal look to book NFL Division 1 final spot

Donegal could be back in Croke Park at the end of the month in a NFL Division 1 final

GAA/LGFA

Seven things to consider as Donegal look to book NFL Division 1 final spot

Late, late drama as Conor Tourish bags Finn Harps share of spoils against Treaty

Finn Harps battled back from two down to split the points in Ballybofey. PHOTO: Thomas Gallagher

Soccer

Late, late drama as Conor Tourish bags Finn Harps share of spoils against Treaty

Lacey glad to get up and running with Donegal minors

Donegal minor boss Karl Lacey. Photo Matthew Harvey

GAA/LGFA

Lacey glad to get into the thick of it as Donegal minors face Monaghan

Donegal star backs Buncrana Golf Club ‘Drive it Home’ fundraising draw

Buncrana Golf Club Captain Liam Henderson, club member and Donegal footballer Caolan McGonagle, and club President Kevin McDermott pictured at the launch of the ‘Drive It Home’ draw.

Golf

Donegal star backs Buncrana Golf Club ‘Drive it Home’ fundraising draw

As fifth Irish title beckons, Roisin Hegarty nominated as young sportswoman of the year

Boxing/MMA

As fifth Irish title beckons, Roisin Hegarty nominated as young sportswoman of the year

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Sowing the seeds for a ‘small but mighty’ Donegal community initiative

Be part of a community pollinator initiative in Donegal

What's On

Sowing the seeds for a ‘small but mighty’ Donegal community initiative

Donegal Libraries win Island of Ireland Library of the Year award

Staff at Twin Towns Library Ursula McKenna, Library Assistant; Sinead Noonan, Executive Librarian, and Aine Taylor, Senior Library Assistant

Local News

Donegal Libraries win Island of Ireland Library of the Year award

Dungloe’s Denim Day for Dementia raises over €600 for charity

Musician Suzanne Wainwright - Harpist & Sax - provided music at the event. Photo: Forbairt Na Rosann

Glenties MD

Dungloe’s Denim Day for Dementia raises over €600 for charity

In pictures: Mulroy College Careers Fair gives students a vision for the future

Pictures & Videos

In pictures: Mulroy College Careers Fair gives students a vision for the future

Man facing fine and costs over €1,000 for illegal salmon net off Donegal coast

Crime & Court

Man facing fine and costs over €1,000 for illegal salmon net off Donegal coast

Seatbelt Slip-Up: Failure to buckle up proves to be costly for Derry van men

The men were travelling in a white Mercedes Vito van (similar to this one) when they were stopped by the guards at Bridgend.

Crime & Court

Seatbelt Slip-Up: Failure to buckle up proves to be costly for Derry van men

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Blue Poppy Dental - Striving to provide all dental needs under one roof

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Clinic 45 launches new walk-in healthcare services in Letterkenny and Bridgend

Clinic 45 launches new walk-in healthcare services in Letterkenny and Bridgend

On sale now! Pick up the latest edition of Donegal Life magazine

On sale now! Pick up the latest edition of Donegal Life magazine

National News

Irish premier marking 250 years of US independence during visit to Philadelpia

National News

Irish premier to mark 250 years of US independence during visit to Philadelpia

14/03/26

Man dies after collision involving bus and pedestrian in Co Wicklow

National News

Man dies after collision involving bus and pedestrian in Co Wicklow

Oscars 2026: Who are the potential history-makers and record-breakers?

National News

Oscars 2026: Who are the potential history-makers and record-breakers?

RIP: Gardai launch investigation following discovery of woman's body in Cork city

The alarm was raised at around 5.30pm this Friday after emergency services responded to the discovery of the woman's body at a house in Ballincollig | FILE PHOTO

National News

RIP: Gardai launch investigation following discovery of woman's body in Cork city

Gardai investigate after woman found dead in unexplained circumstances

National News

Gardai investigate after woman found dead in unexplained circumstances

Iran war increases need for good relations between UK and Ireland, says Starmer

Northern Ireland

Iran war increases need for good relations between UK and Ireland, says Starmer

Tanaiste increasingly ‘concerned’ about economic impact of Iran war

National News

Tanaiste increasingly ‘concerned’ about economic impact of Iran war

ALERT: 'Highly flammable' children's Halloween costume recalled over strangulation fears

There are approximately 8 affected products in the Republic of Ireland

National News

ALERT: 'Highly flammable' children's Halloween costume recalled over strangulation fears

GAA Guide: Here's when and where to watch seven live games on TV and stream this weekend

File photo. Credit: Sportsfile

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GAA Guide: Here's when and where to watch seven live games on TV and stream this weekend

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In pictures: Mulroy College Careers Fair gives students a vision for the future

In pictures: Mulroy College Careers Fair gives students a vision for the future

In pictures: Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin officially opens new gym

In pictures: Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin officially opens new gym

In pictures: The Cope still going strong after 120 years, with substance and style

In pictures: The Cope still going strong after 120 years, with substance and style

In Pictures: A very celebration to mark International Women's Day in Donegal

In Pictures: A special celebration to mark International Women's Day in Donegal

In pictures: Great turnout for Eric and Arianna before Dancing with the Stars final

In pictures: Great turnout for Eric and Arianna before Dancing with the Stars final

In pictures: Warm welcome as President Catherine Connolly visits Ardara

In pictures: Warm welcome as President Catherine Connolly visits Ardara

In pictures: Letterkenny Chamber hosts informative AI seminar at ATU Donegal

In pictures: Letterkenny Chamber hosts informative AI seminar at ATU Donegal

In pictures: Local women take to the catwalk for Muff Community First Responders

In pictures: Local women take to the catwalk for Muff Community First Responders

In pictures: All smiles in Letterkenny as Little Angels opens new sensory room

In pictures: All smiles in Letterkenny as Little Angels opens new sensory room

In Pictures: A trip down memory lane for students of iconic Donegal school

In Pictures: A trip down memory lane for students of iconic Donegal school

In pictures: Chef Neven Maguire goes down a treat at Donegal cookery fundraiser

In pictures: Chef Neven Maguire goes down a treat at Donegal cookery fundraiser

In Pictures: 104-year woman cuts ribbon to open new Donegal sports facilities

In Pictures: 104-year woman cuts ribbon to open new Donegal sports facilities

What's On

Kind-hearted Maggie's Tavern to host fundraiser for brave toddler Daibhín Curran

A son of Barry and Megan Curran from St Johnston, Daibhin was diagnosed with myocarditis and cardiomyopathy

What's On

Maggie's Tavern to host fundraiser for brave toddler Daibhín Curran

Music on the night will be provided by Ryan Lynch, a contestant in TG4's Glór Tíre competition, who is expected to draw a strong crowd for what organisers hope will be an enjoyable and well-supported evening

13/03/26

The Cope hosting Donegal showcase as part of its 120-year celebrations

The Cope, located on Dungloe Main Street was founded in 1906

Glenties MD

The Cope hosting Donegal showcase as part of its 120-year celebrations

In pictures: Great turnout for Eric and Arianna before Dancing with the Stars final

Pictures & Videos

In pictures: Great turnout for Eric and Arianna before Dancing with the Stars final

Northern Tribe Motorcycle Club preparing for charity Annual Easter Egg Run

Organisers are encouraging participants to bring along an Easter egg on the day, which will be donated as part of the fundraiser

What's On

Northern Tribe Motorcycle Club preparing for charity Annual Easter Egg Run

Aisteoirí Árainn Mhór to take to the stage for the first time ever

This light-hearted drama will include music by Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde and other special guests

What's On

Aisteoirí Árainn Mhór to take to the stage for the first time ever

'There’s always a kettle on the boil' - Relay for Life launches new addition

Daniel O'Donnell is a passionate supporer of Relay for Life

What's On

'There’s always a kettle on the boil' - Relay for Life launches new addition

Open invite to An Garda Síochána Donegal Women's Network's coffee morning

The coffee morning will take place at Letterkenny Garda Station

Local News

Open invite to An Garda Síochána Donegal Women's Network's coffee morning

ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW Advertise with Us Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Saturday morning, March 7

Death notices for Donegal

Deaths

Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Saturday morning, March 14

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Local News

Key step welcomed for Buncrana three-school campus after decades of ‘false dawns’

3D Visuals of the proposed school campus by Kennedy Fitzgerald Architects

Inishowen MD

Key step welcomed for Buncrana three-school campus after decades of ‘false dawns’

‘I love talking about them, because I have so many happy memories of them’

Never forgotten; Ruth, Jodie, Mark, Sean and Evan all died in the Buncrana Pier Tragedy on the evening of Sunday, March 20, 2016.

Inishowen MD

‘I love talking about them, because I have so many happy memories of them’

Credit Union seeks planning approval for former Raphoe Ulster Bank renovation

Subject site of the planning application for Raphoe branch of the Lifford Credit Union

Home

Credit Union seeks planning approval for former Raphoe Ulster Bank renovation

Motorist who went wrong way round Buncrana roundabout banned for drunken driving

The 58-year-old was more than three times over the limit when he decided to drive home from a night out in Buncrana.

Crime & Court

Motorist who went wrong way round Buncrana roundabout banned for drunken driving

Calls for safer pedestrian crossing for ATU Donegal students at Letterkenny campus

ATU Donegal's Letterkenny campus

Letterkenny/Milford MD

Calls for safer pedestrian crossing for ATU Donegal students at Letterkenny campus

Buncrana chef had been using cannabis to ‘self-medicate’ his ADHD, court told

The Buncrana man told the court he was using cannabis for health reasons, but is now clean and sober for more than a year.

Crime & Court

Buncrana chef had been using cannabis to ‘self-medicate’ his ADHD, court told

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