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Collision near Donegal town

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:23:27 GMT

Gardaí and emergency services are attending the scene of a two car collision just south of Abbey Vocational School, Donegal Town.

Planning practices to be reviewed

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:58:01 GMT

A major investigation into alleged planning irregularities in Donegal is on the cards following a High Court decision on Friday.

Reduced resources, fear of housing crisis

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:05:25 GMT

A Stranorlar Electoral Area councillor said the lack of resources for housing will lead to a housing crisis for the next generation.

March shows great support for hospital

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:29:05 GMT

There were no speeches in Dungloe on Saturday, no demonstrations, just hundreds of people marching in the rain to support their local hospital.

Man arrested in connection with Letterkenny murder

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:46:01 GMT

A 47-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Bogdan Michalkiawicz in Letterkenny last month.

Last ever broadsheet edition of the Donegal Democrat

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:51:38 GMT

Don’t miss today’s historic edition of the Donegal Democrat.

Cllr Jim wants to get us all fit

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:15:30 GMT

A Letterkenny Town Councillor is hoping that the local authority will provide exercise bars around the town this summer. Cllr Jim Lynch says the move will will allow people get fitter and more athletic this summer.

€1.3m for brain damaged girl

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:09:06 GMT

A four-year-old Donegal girl who suffered brain damage at birth has received a High Court settlement of 1.3m euro after a case was taken against the Health Service Executive for negligence and breach of duty.

New Coláiste Ailigh set for November opening

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:47:27 GMT

The new Coláiste Ailigh, due to open on Nov. 7th, will not only offer students and staff first-class facilities, but will also address all the school’s needs on the same site for the first time.

Donegal Ice Road Trekkers give €30k to charities

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:43:23 GMT

Three Donegal men who drove and an incredible 1,000 miles through Alaska to the frozen arctic ocean 350 miles north of the arctic circle, have presented nearly €30,000 to local charities.

Donegal man on JFK 50th commemorative An Post stamp

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:39:32 GMT

A 93-year-old Donegal man is featured on one of two commemorative stamps which are being launched today as part of the JFK 50th celebrations in Ireland.

West Donegal man charged with seven alleged sex offences

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:17:20 GMT

A 70-year-old man living in west Donegal has appeared in Dungloe District Court earlier today (Tuesday) charged with seven alleged sex offences.

Three years jail for trying to take detective’s gun

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:53:23 GMT

A Donegal man who tried to take a detective’s gun after being arrested at a republican commemoration parade has received a three year jail sentence.

€3m for Donegal roads maintenance

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:59:50 GMT

€3,027,053 has been allocated to Donegal County Council towards road maintenance in the county.

Barnesmore crash victim named

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:28:49 GMT

The man who died in a collision at Barnesmore Gap was 75 year-old Colman Tourish from St Anne’s House, Lifford.

New dawn for Democrat and People’s Press

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:07:40 GMT

Next Monday the Donegal People’s Press and Donegal Democrat will hit the newstands in a bright new format.

Charlie Collins steps down from Highland Radio

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:49:45 GMT

Charlie Collins has stepped down from his position as General Manager at Highland Radio after almost quarter a century.

Breaking News: Pensioner dies in Barnes collision

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:13:51 GMT

A pensioner from Lifford has died following a serious road accident on the N15 Donegal town to Ballybofey road this afternoon. A female passenger in the car he was driving is understood to be very seriously injured.

Grim discovery at beach

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:35:19 GMT

Gardai at Bunbeg Garda Station are investigating the discovery of what may be human remains which were found on Magheragallon beach, Derrybeg at around 2.30 on Sunday afternoon. The bones were discovered by people who were on the ‘Trá Dhearg’ beach enjoying the good weather.

Jason says thanks for all the support

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:37:39 GMT

European boxing champion, Jason Quigley, has thanked his friends and well-wishers around Donegal for the messages of congratulations he has received since his victory in Belarus at the weekend.