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Moville Tidy Towns committee chairperson, Marian McDonald

Inishowen Towns shine as TidyTowns scores continue to climb
Inishowen TidyTowns groups celebrate success as communities improve scores. Moville secures a Gold Medal and Malin takes Silver as several local towns record impressive point increases

Trevor Johnston with his two new books, "Drumhome – An Open Door" and "The Ballintra Bard"

Ballintra author to release two books

Rena Donaghey, Chairperson of Buncrana Tidy Towns, pictured with the trophy after Buncrana was crowned Ireland’s Tidiest Large Town for 2026 at the SuperValu TidyTowns awards.

'We clean 365 days a year': The dedication behind Buncrana’s TidyTowns

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Donegal Gardaí warn against use of illegal fireworks this Halloween

Renovations underway at Ballyshannon Squash Club

Ballyshannon Squash Club to officially reopen with renovated court

Ballyshannon Courthouse

Man remanded until November for alleged South Donegal theft offences

The cost of cigarettes has risen following the Budget’s €1 price increase, with daily smokers in Donegal facing an estimated annual spend of €50.6 million, according to new analysis.

Donegal's €50m cigarette bill: The true cost of the smoking habit

Sport

Action from MacCumhaills' U-21 A championship win over Naomh Conaill.

MacCumhaills edge Naomh Conaill in U21A opener

The Letterkenny AC quartet following their success in the Dublin marathon

Letterkenny AC take men's team title at Dublin Marathon

St Eunan's boss Kieran Donnelly and, inset, Barry O'Hagan

Barry O'Hagan well aware of threat posed by St Eunan's

Donegal’s Eamonn Kelly and co-driver Niall Burns in their Toyota Yaris Rally2

Frosses' Eamonn Kelly wins Tipperary Stonethrowers Rally

The Ballybofey United side that progressed on Sunday

McMahon hat-trick sees Ballybofey Utd progress in Ulster Junior Cup

What's On

Abba Forever is coming to Letterkenny marking 20 years

In pictures: Donegal-based artist's Cailleach Dhubh opens at RCC

Colleen, Derena and Síle

Three Donegal women, six homes and a whole lot of mess!

Cór Thaobh a ‘Leithid performing at St Columb's Hall, Derry City

Donegal choir in the running for TG4's best choir in Ireland

Crime & Courts

New allegations against former Donegal parish priest Gallagher emerge

Alun Cleary

Man sentenced for breaching Sexual Offences Prevention Order

Alan Brennan

Donegal man who abused and exploited child jailed for 15 years

Gardaí in Ballyshannon are appealing

‘Man in white clothing’ attempts to break into a Donegal home

A sum of money was stolen from the house

‘Substantial amount of money’ stolen from house in Lifford

More Donegal News

Private Sean Rooney

Defence Minister to discuss Private Sean Rooney in Lebanon visit

In pictures: Halloween fancy dress at Abbey Arts Centre

Laoighseach Ní Choistealbha

East Donegal poet appointed as Seamus Heaney Fellow

In pictures: Aras Mhic Shuibhne's Big Pink Breakfast

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Home renovation in Donegal using Cedral Tecta Texture Slates. Slates were sourced from Coyles Homevalue, Buncrana.

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Efficient Renewables is a 40-strong local team covering Solar PV, Heat Pumps, Retrofit, Plumbing and MVHR

Get your home winter ready with Efficient Renewables

The Weight Loss Medics

Expert medical weight management arrives in Letterkenny

More News

Donegal County Council has granted retention planning permission for a modular classroom at Newtowncunningham Community Playgroup

Planning approval secured for modular classroom in Newtowncunningham

Spending time in nature can help us feel part of something greater than ourselves. Beneath the trees or beside the water, we can pause, breathe and reconnect with a sense of wonder.

Health & Happiness: Giving a little kindness back to the earth

Road closure in Letterkenny as water works near completion

The large group of experienced divers conducted three in-water training drills

Donegal divers take part in St John’s Point training exercise

Business

Vital Pharmacy rebranding in Killybegs

Killybegs pharmacy to celebrate rebranding with Love Island guest

Planning permission granted for business near Pettigo

Approved planning in South Donegal gives ‘potential for more jobs’

Artist's impression of proposed Vertiv Letterkenny facility

Planning sought by Vertiv for major Letterkenny production facility

Eleanor Hanna and Daithi Ward with NBC Anchor Dylan Dreyer (left) and The Hanna Hats team with NBC filming crew and Keir Simmons (right)

NBC’s Today Show thanked for shining a ‘bright light on Donegal’

Property

A vacant property in Tipperary before the VPRG

Over €34m spent refurbishing Donegal's vacant and derelict properties

The 27.3-acre farmland at Linsfort, overlooking Lough Swilly, is being offered for sale by Franklins Estate Agents with an asking price of €370,000.

27 acres of Donegal farmland, the size of Ellis Island, up for sale

The Butterbean restaurant and B&B in Carndonagh has been put up for sale after 15 years in business.

Long-standing Donegal favourite The Butterbean seeks a new owner

Pressure builds as house prices continue to rise in Donegal

Politics

‘Betrayal of neutrality’: Donegal councillor condemns triple lock vote

Senator calls for accessible public transport for Donegal students

'We want our people to stay at home in Carrick'

Donegal deputy Charles Ward

Ward: ‘Budget 2027 shows lack of respect for homeowners’

Community

The publication is a collaboration between Laura Buchanan, left, and Isla McGuckin

Donegal creative duo launch new book celebrating life stories

Short story: Dinner at Galmount Hall

The Pier Car Park in Donegal Town will be closed from 4pm this afternoon until Monday morning

Update Storm Boelo: Donegal public urged to avoid non-essential travel

Danielle Bonner, WCI-Donegal Coordinator, Mary Kara from Angel’s Cove, RoseMary Ward, Bluestack Centre Manager, Martina and Fiona from McElhinneys Lingerie Department, and Rachel Fitzgerald-Feeley from Breast Cancer Ireland.

Donegal organisations raise breast cancer awareness

National News

Brian Stack murder

Taoiseach says Brian Stack ‘badly failed’ by investigation into murder

Paul Murphy, People Before Profit-Solidarity TD

Court hears appeal over super junior ministers attending Cabinet meetings

Paul Murphy, People Before Profit-Solidarity TD

Court hears appeal over super junior ministers attending Cabinet meetings

Gardai at the scene at a house on Old Connaught Avenue in Bray, Co Dublin

Gardaí investigating deaths of man and woman at house in Bray

Sally Rooney

PM backs ‘rigorous process’ behind Palestine Action ban after Rooney book halt

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