Diarmaid Doherty

Blake’s Bar in Letterkenny rocked to the sounds of two of the biggest names from the dance music scene as part of a very special charity fundraiser on Saturday night. Ticket demands for the charity gig featuring DJs Patrick Topping and Rebüke were off the scale. And those who did manage to get to Blake’s […]

A MAN has died and a woman has been seriously injured following a traffic collision in Donegal this afternoon. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the R232 at Fincashel, Pettigo. The collision, involving a car and 4×4 vehicle, occurred at around 2:45pm on Sunday. Advertisement The driver […]

A number of fundraising events for the RNLI have taken place recently, and more are planned in the coming weeks. And the volunteers who continue to help raise much needed funds have offered a special word of thanks to the Donegal public for continuing to support their efforts. “Huge credit must also go to the […]

OVER 1,200 people attended the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital over a seven-day period last week. And it has emerged that 58 per cent of those patients self-referred or did not seek GP advice prior to attending ED. Today, the hospital’s Emergency Department is again extremely busy with high numbers of people attending the […]

FAMILY-OWNED dairy producer Green Pastures is celebrating another phenomenal triumph after its range of cultured dairy products earned outstanding recognition at the internationally renowned Great Taste Awards 2026. Leading the honours was Green Pastures’ range of cultured dairy products, with its Cultured Sour Cream achieving the coveted 3-Star Great Taste Award—the competition’s highest honour. The Donegal […]

THE funeral took place today in St Eunan’s Cathedral of Leszek Klos, 58 Cashel Park, Letterkenny. A native of Poland, Leszek, who was aged 50, died peacefully on Saturday surrounded by his loving family. Leszek was very well known in Letterkenny where he had lived for over 20 years. Advertisement He will be remembered for […]

THE annual charity Country Music Show was held in Dunlewey on Bank Holiday Monday drawing big crowds who enjoyed another brilliant day of entertainment. The line-up of singers included Clann Mhic Ruairí from Ranafast, John Cannon and his daughter Diane, Shaunie Crampsey, Conor O’Donnell, Daniel O’Donnell and his sister, Margo. This is the sixth year […]

CHRISTMAS is set to sparkle brighter than ever as The Santa Express at Oakfield Park returns for 2026 with its most magical and immersive experience to date. Building on the success of previous years, visitors will once again step aboard the iconic Santa Express train, the centre piece of the entire experience, for a truly […]

WARM congratulations have been extended to Gaoth Dobhair native Margaret Carmichael who recently reached the remarkable milestone of her 100th birthday which she celebrated with family members and friends in Clydebank. Affectionately and better known locally as Maggie Bhán (née Gallagher), she is originally from Sleeghan, Derrybeg and is the daughter of the late Peadar […]

Letterkenny University Hospital is reporting another extremely busy week at its Emergency Department which is again particularly busy today. The hospital said there are high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. In a statement, the hospital has confirmed that yesterday, Wednesday, LUH had 194 attendances […]