Opposition to plans for shop at Creeslough explosion site Plans to rebuild a shop and petrol station on the site of the Creeslough explosion in Co Donegal are being met with opposition by some of the bereaved families who have launched a petition calling for a memorial garden to be developed there instead. Ireland • 12 Apr 24
Opposition to plans for shop at Creeslough explosion site Plans to rebuild a shop and petrol station on the site of the Creeslough explosion in Co Donegal are being met with opposition by some of the bereaved families who have launched a petition calling for a memorial garden to be developed there instead. Ireland • 12 Apr 24
Devices seized in connection with €4m Donegal drug haul Electronic devices and documents have been seized in connection with the discovery of cocaine with an estimated value of over €4m off the coast of Co Donegal last year. Ireland • 28 Mar 24
Devices seized in connection with €4m Donegal drug haul Electronic devices and documents have been seized in connection with the discovery of cocaine with an estimated value of over €4m off the coast of Co Donegal last year. Ireland • 28 Mar 24
Up to 1,000 people attend mica meeting in Donegal Up to 1,000 people attended a public meeting in Buncrana, Co Donegal, last night, which was organised by Mica Action Group, the 100% Redress party and Redress Focus Groups. Ulster • 27 Mar 24
Up to 1,000 people attend mica meeting in Donegal Up to 1,000 people attended a public meeting in Buncrana, Co Donegal, last night, which was organised by Mica Action Group, the 100% Redress party and Redress Focus Groups. Ulster • 27 Mar 24
Mica redress campaigners to run in Donegal elections A new political party which is campaigning for 100% redress for homes affected by defective blocks has now confirmed four candidates who will run in the local elections in Donegal. Ulster • 26 Mar 24
Mica redress campaigners to run in Donegal elections A new political party which is campaigning for 100% redress for homes affected by defective blocks has now confirmed four candidates who will run in the local elections in Donegal. Ulster • 26 Mar 24
Young male sperm whale washes ashore in Donegal The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group have been examining a sperm whale which was washed ashore on a beach in Gleann Cholmcille in south Donegal at the weekend. Ulster • 25 Mar 24
Young male sperm whale washes ashore in Donegal The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group have been examining a sperm whale which was washed ashore on a beach in Gleann Cholmcille in south Donegal at the weekend. Ulster • 25 Mar 24
Two men released without charge over Creeslough explosion Two men arrested in connection with the garda investigation into the explosion at a service station in Creeslough, Co Donegal have been released without charge. Ulster • 23 Mar 24
Two men released without charge over Creeslough explosion Two men arrested in connection with the garda investigation into the explosion at a service station in Creeslough, Co Donegal have been released without charge. Ulster • 23 Mar 24
Mica groups join forces in 100% redress campaign A number of campaign groups in Donegal, who are calling for 100% redress for people living in homes with defective blocks, have joined forces to publish a 'People's Document'. Ulster • 26 Feb 24
Mica groups join forces in 100% redress campaign A number of campaign groups in Donegal, who are calling for 100% redress for people living in homes with defective blocks, have joined forces to publish a 'People's Document'. Ulster • 26 Feb 24
Watch: Four rescued after boat runs aground off Donegal Four people have been rescued after a fishing boat ran aground off the coast of Co Donegal in the early hours of this morning. Ulster • 31 Jan 24
Watch: Four rescued after boat runs aground off Donegal Four people have been rescued after a fishing boat ran aground off the coast of Co Donegal in the early hours of this morning. Ulster • 31 Jan 24
Donegal rental properties 'practically non-existent' Renters in Donegal are experiencing "the perfect storm", according to North West Simon Community. Ulster • 17 Jan 24
Donegal rental properties 'practically non-existent' Renters in Donegal are experiencing "the perfect storm", according to North West Simon Community. Ulster • 17 Jan 24
Murder inquiry after woman found dead in Scotland Police in Scotland have launched a murder investigation after the death of a woman with strong family connections to Donegal. Donegal • 24 Dec 23
Murder inquiry after woman found dead in Scotland Police in Scotland have launched a murder investigation after the death of a woman with strong family connections to Donegal. Donegal • 24 Dec 23
Miss Earth Ireland to highlight mica issue in Vietnam A Co Donegal woman will highlight the mica defective block problem in the final of the 2023 Miss Earth pageant in Vietnam tomorrow. Ulster • 21 Dec 23
Miss Earth Ireland to highlight mica issue in Vietnam A Co Donegal woman will highlight the mica defective block problem in the final of the 2023 Miss Earth pageant in Vietnam tomorrow. Ulster • 21 Dec 23
Man in 70s dies following assault in Co Donegal A man in his 70s who was assaulted at his home in Co Donegal earlier this week has died in hospital. Ireland • 21 Dec 23
Man in 70s dies following assault in Co Donegal A man in his 70s who was assaulted at his home in Co Donegal earlier this week has died in hospital. Ireland • 21 Dec 23
Former Tánaiste elected chair of GAA County Board Former Tánaiste Mary Coughlan was last night elected as the new chairperson of the Donegal GAA County Board. Donegal • 14 Dec 23
Former Tánaiste elected chair of GAA County Board Former Tánaiste Mary Coughlan was last night elected as the new chairperson of the Donegal GAA County Board. Donegal • 14 Dec 23
Donegal GPs call on Minister for Health to visit LUH Doctors in Donegal have called on the Minister for Health to get into his car and drive to the county to see the situation at Letterkenny University Hospital for himself. Ulster • 17 Oct 23
Donegal GPs call on Minister for Health to visit LUH Doctors in Donegal have called on the Minister for Health to get into his car and drive to the county to see the situation at Letterkenny University Hospital for himself. Ulster • 17 Oct 23
Creeslough community still coming to terms with tragedy At 17 minutes past 3pm on this day last year, an explosion at one of the focal points of a Donegal village claimed ten lives and changed the world for many more. Ireland • 09 Oct 23
Creeslough community still coming to terms with tragedy At 17 minutes past 3pm on this day last year, an explosion at one of the focal points of a Donegal village claimed ten lives and changed the world for many more. Ireland • 09 Oct 23
Man charged in connection with Donegal hit-and-run A man has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run in Co Donegal last weekend in which a nine-year-old boy died. Ulster • 26 Sep 23
Man charged in connection with Donegal hit-and-run A man has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run in Co Donegal last weekend in which a nine-year-old boy died. Ulster • 26 Sep 23
Three hurt as car hits outdoor seated area in Donegal Three people have been injured - one seriously - after they were hit by a car while sitting outside a pub and restaurant in Donegal town. Ulster • 07 Sep 23
Three hurt as car hits outdoor seated area in Donegal Three people have been injured - one seriously - after they were hit by a car while sitting outside a pub and restaurant in Donegal town. Ulster • 07 Sep 23
Historic single malt whiskey released in Co Donegal Sliabh Liag Distillers in Co Donegal has released the first legally distilled whiskey in the county since 1841. Regional • 25 Aug 23
Historic single malt whiskey released in Co Donegal Sliabh Liag Distillers in Co Donegal has released the first legally distilled whiskey in the county since 1841. Regional • 25 Aug 23
Music takes centre stage for 10th Nursing Homes Week National Nursing Homes week is celebrating its tenth year this week, with a special focus on music and its importance in meeting the medical and social care needs of residents. Regional • 24 Aug 23
Music takes centre stage for 10th Nursing Homes Week National Nursing Homes week is celebrating its tenth year this week, with a special focus on music and its importance in meeting the medical and social care needs of residents. Regional • 24 Aug 23
Fears over Atlantic fish stock as sea temperatures soar Soaring temperatures in the North Atlantic Ocean over the summer months have raised fears that fish could be pushed to colder waters, heaping pressure on the already struggling fishing industry. Climate Change • 17 Aug 23
Fears over Atlantic fish stock as sea temperatures soar Soaring temperatures in the North Atlantic Ocean over the summer months have raised fears that fish could be pushed to colder waters, heaping pressure on the already struggling fishing industry. Climate Change • 17 Aug 23
14th century Donegal landmark to be sold next month O'Doherty's Keep, a 14th-century tower house in Buncrana, which once belonged to the O'Doherty Clan, Lords of Inishowen from the 1300s to 1608, is to be sold by online auction next month. Ulster • 14 Aug 23
14th century Donegal landmark to be sold next month O'Doherty's Keep, a 14th-century tower house in Buncrana, which once belonged to the O'Doherty Clan, Lords of Inishowen from the 1300s to 1608, is to be sold by online auction next month. Ulster • 14 Aug 23
Siblings compete in 'Olympics of sheep shearing' Over two days, around 1,400 sheep have been sheared at the Clonmany Agricultural Show in Co Donegal, 1,000 of those were sheared today. Ulster • 09 Aug 23
Siblings compete in 'Olympics of sheep shearing' Over two days, around 1,400 sheep have been sheared at the Clonmany Agricultural Show in Co Donegal, 1,000 of those were sheared today. Ulster • 09 Aug 23
Uniform swap shop aims to ease back-to-school costs The cost-of-living crisis was the spark that led Gary Doherty and Noeleen Killen to set up a 'uniform swap shop', which will take place in Castlefinn in Co Donegal tomorrow. Ireland • 29 Jul 23
Uniform swap shop aims to ease back-to-school costs The cost-of-living crisis was the spark that led Gary Doherty and Noeleen Killen to set up a 'uniform swap shop', which will take place in Castlefinn in Co Donegal tomorrow. Ireland • 29 Jul 23
Raphoe resident describes flooding as 'horrendous' A resident of Raphoe, Co Donegal has described Saturday night's flooding as horrendous, saying it was the third time that she experienced water entering her home. Ulster • 24 Jul 23
Raphoe resident describes flooding as 'horrendous' A resident of Raphoe, Co Donegal has described Saturday night's flooding as horrendous, saying it was the third time that she experienced water entering her home. Ulster • 24 Jul 23
Donegal fearful of more rain following weekend floods Donegal County Council has said that it will be pressing for the two OPW flood relief schemes in Raphoe and Castlefinn to be advanced as quickly as possible following Saturday night's flooding in the areas. Ulster • 24 Jul 23
Donegal fearful of more rain following weekend floods Donegal County Council has said that it will be pressing for the two OPW flood relief schemes in Raphoe and Castlefinn to be advanced as quickly as possible following Saturday night's flooding in the areas. Ulster • 24 Jul 23
