Shane Ó Curraighín

North West Correspondent

Shaun Duffy was attacked and fatally wounded at his home in the early hours of 29 January 2005

Appeal on 20th anniversary of Donegal man's murder

An appeal for information has been made by gardaí on the 20th anniversary of the murder of 36-year-old Shaun Duffy from the west Donegal Gaeltacht.

Ulster • 29 Jan

The man was attacked at his home on Monday morning

Two men arrested over Lifford assault released

Two men arrested in Derry earlier this week in connection with the investigation into the serious assault of a man in his 20s in Lifford, Co Donegal have been released.

Regional • 24 Jan

Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland, Dr Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid, visited ATU's Sligo campus today

ATU to explore partnerships with Palestinian universities

Atlantic Technological University is set to explore ways to allow students in Gaza and the West Bank continue and expand their studies, particularly in areas that will contribute to the rebuilding of the region.

Regional • 23 Jan

Graduates of technical universities, other universities and institutes of technology will, in future, elect all six senators

Alumni urged to register for new Seanad constituency

Alumni from more than 15 designated institutions are being encouraged to apply to be included in the first Register of Electors for the new Seanad Higher Education Constituency ahead of tomorrow's registration deadline.

Politics • 22 Jan

The Upper Shannon, Shannon-Erne, and Border Destination and Experience Development Plan aims to extend the tourism season and spread business across the region, which is part of 'Ireland's Hidden Heartlands'

Plan to boost tourism in Leitrim, Cavan, north Roscommon

Fáilte Ireland has launched a five-year plan that aims to drive and sustain tourism in Cavan, Leitrim and the northern part of Roscommon.

Regional • 22 Jan

A garda investigation is under way into the attack

Investigation after man attacked with iron bars in home

A man is his 20s from Lifford, Co Donegal is in a serious condition at the Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast after a gang of five men entered his home and attacked him yesterday morning.

Ulster • 22 Jan

A technical examination is under way at the scene

Man, 20s, airlifted to hospital after assault in Donegal

Gardaí are investigating after two men were seriously assaulted at a house in Lifford, Co Donegal.

Ulster • 20 Jan

The Letterkenny Chamber runs the ShopLK Gift Card with support of the Department of Social Protection's Community Employment Programme

Record breaking year for Letterkenny shop local scheme

A shop local initiative in Letterkenny, Co Donegal achieved sales of more than €7 million last year – a 23% increase on 2023. The significant increase in sales followed the introduction of a digital gift card that can be used for 'tap to pay' and an increase in corporate sales.

Regional • 20 Jan

Ireland is the first country in Europe to roll out the Building Safer Communities initiative devised by WHO (Stock image)

Project to question visibility of alcohol in communities

A national initiative to reduce and prevent alcohol harm in communities will be launched in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, this morning - the first of 12 locations where the initiative will be rolled out.

Ireland • 17 Jan

Danielle McLaughlin's mother Andrea has expressed disappointment over further delays to proceedings in the murder trial in India

Donegal family concerned at delays in Indian murder trial

The family of Danielle McLaughlin, a 28-year-old Donegal woman who was killed in horrific circumstances in India almost eight years ago, are concerned the murder trial of the man accused of killing her will be further delayed.

Ulster • 15 Jan