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Killybegs author wins national writing award

Ciara Shines, from Killybegs, has won an award for her cookbook

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Radisson Blu Hotel Letterkenny celebrates triple success at awards

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Traffic management in place to facilitate Glenties roadworks

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A fairytale adventure awaits as Crana College brings Shrek to life

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Retirement dinner for Scoil Mhuire teacher Theresa McElhinney

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Man asks for alleged Ballyshannon assault charge to be struck out

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Wild Ireland ‘achieved the impossible’ through five-year rescue

Sport

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McKenna outlines task ahead as Roarty jets off to Collingwood

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Here's the Donegal Democrat Team of the Senior Championship 2026

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Three south-west clubs all looking for new managers ahead of 2027

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Mica-affected sports clubs can apply for rebuild grants

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Chairman Harkin hails ‘an historic day’ for Finn Harps

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Inaugural Patrick MacGill Festival taking place in Glenties

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RTÉ to broadcast Gortahork's special traditional music concert

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Ardara to celebrate 100 years of electricity

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Fundraising Halloween family Céilí in Annagry

Crime & Courts

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Man sentenced for breaching Sexual Offences Prevention Order

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Donegal man who abused and exploited child jailed for 15 years

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

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‘Substantial amount of money’ stolen from house in Lifford

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Vehicle stolen in Letterkenny spotted in Bridgend

More Donegal News

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Hearing date set for man accused of Bundoran gaming laptop theft

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Judge fines Bundoran resident €250 for motoring offence

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Plans submitted to replace 'outdated' Donegal hostel with 14 houses

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Buncrana missing person appeal stood down after body found

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Expert medical weight management arrives in Letterkenny

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Planning sought for 98-unit Donegal Town housing development

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Emergency works see Lough Salt Road closed

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Weather warnings for Donegal lifted

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Donegal band Delta Minor make a major impression with debut single

Business

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Planning sought by Vertiv for major Letterkenny production facility

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

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Discover the Newly Renovated Blue Haven Hotel at Wedding Showcase

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Planning granted for 40-year Convoy PV Solar Farm to power 2,000 homes

Property

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

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

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Long-standing Donegal favourite The Butterbean seeks a new owner

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Pressure builds as house prices continue to rise in Donegal

Politics

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Senator calls for accessible public transport for Donegal students

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

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

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Different Donegal perspectives on Budget 2027

Community

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New Josephine Kelly exhibition celebrates her connection to Inishowen

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Free e-waste and battery collection days taking place across Donegal

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Glenties woman donates 40th birthday proceeds to local charities

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Cara House calls for Letterkenny 'Befrienders'

National News

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

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Court hears appeal over super junior ministers attending Cabinet meetings

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Court hears appeal over super junior ministers attending Cabinet meetings

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Gardaí investigating deaths of man and woman at house in Bray

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

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