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Short story: The Reunion at Villa Jasmine

Two old friends arrive in Majorca expecting to hear news of a new romance, but their reunion with Sarah brings an unexpected and deeply personal family revelation

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‘The craic, fun and the banter between everybody was electrifying’

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Barrtalk: Lost in the headlines – newspaper howlers from times gone by

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One F on Foley: How Street Fighter inspires the travel world

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Just minutes from horror, as Donegal couple escapes Krakow attack

Derry's historic Guildhall will host its popular Christmas Craft Fair from November 13 to 15.placeholder image

Donegal shoppers urged to get crafty ahead of festive Guildhall fair

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Annual farmers’ charity auction taking place in Ballyshannon

Sport

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Ardara U-21s into semi-finals with hard-earned MacCumhaills win

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Harsh red card thwarts Naomh Columba's Ulster final bid against Truagh

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Finn Harps MU17 win Tier Two Plate final over Klub Kildare

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Buncrana’s William O’Connor guides UCD to Premier Division return

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Tobin says St Eunan's are putting a 'serious focus' on Ulster Club SFC

What's On

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Fiddle talent to gather for Dunkineely music weekend

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Finnish choir to perform at free Letterkenny event

The next Hooley at Leghowney Hall is dedicated to the memory of Sally Martin of Laghey placeholder image

Leghowney Hooley to remember much-loved hall supporter Sally Martin

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Festive fun as tractor run comes to Fintown

Crime & Courts

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Judge orders James Spendley to be produced at Donegal District Court

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‘Substantial damage’ caused to business premises in south Donegal

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Car damaged as a result of hit-and-run in Donegal

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House ransacked during east Donegal burglary

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Male youth sought after lit firework thrown into Donegal home

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Councillor Beard seeks rapid-build homes for Defective Block families

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In Pictures: Launch of Inishowen Business Alliance (IBA) in Buncrana

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In pictures: Michael O'Cleirigh Summer School Book launch

Charlene on her graduation day, pictured alongside her youngest son, Conor, daughter Alisha and her boyfriend, Ethan McCullaghplaceholder image

'A step in the right direction to bring neurology services' to Donegal

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Ad Feature A Stronger Start for Your New Home

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Get your home winter ready with Efficient Renewables

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Expert medical weight management arrives in Letterkenny

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In Pictures: Fahan and Inch Community Care Afternoon Tea

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It Occurs to Me: The GAA and ‘influencers’!

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West Donegal pub obtains planning permission to keep beer garden

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When the clocks go back, why does everything feel a little heavier?

Business

McCallion Group receiving the Contractor of the Year – SME award at the 2026 Irish Construction Industry Awards, Dublinplaceholder image

Donegal construction company named Contractor of the Year

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Planning sought for artisan farmshop between Ramelton and Letterkenny

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Planning permission sought for new 'modern' Bundoran Supermarket

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Killybegs pharmacy to celebrate rebranding with Love Island guest

Property

The two farmland plots at Derryvane, just outside Muff village and close to the Derry border, are being offered for sale separately with a combined guide price of €700,000.placeholder image

Donegal farmland goes on the market for €700,000

The Cove Restaurant near Dunfanaghy has been listed for saleplaceholder image

Popular North Donegal restaurant listed for sale ahead of closure

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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.placeholder image

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

Politics

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Donegal TD calls on Taoiseach to push for Ballyconnell Estate transfer

Caitlín Ní Bhroin is from Machaire Rabhartaighplaceholder image

West Donegal woman to contest Seanad by-election

Boyle at Democratic National Convention in Chicago, August 2024placeholder image

Son of a Donegal emigrant's rise continues in the United States

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Climate Action Summer Works Scheme to benefit 14 Donegal schools

Community

Donegal Mela – Indian Culture Festival Letterkenny, represented by Apoorva Deshpande, Asmita Soman and Sharmila Kamat, receive their presentation from Virginia Teehan, Heritage Council CEO and MC Síle Seoige at the Heritage Council's National Heritage Week awards ceremony in the Grand Hall, RDS.placeholder image

Donegal Indian culture festival wins National Heritage award

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Brendan’s Cross: Completed and unveiled in Oregon, USA

The annual fundraising day at St Bridget’s Community Centreplaceholder image

Ballintra Active Retirement Group to hold annual fundraiser

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Hall of Fame for Joe Boland at DLDC Community Recognition Awards

National News

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Two more arrests in investigation into suspected murder of Carrie Mullane

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Government makes ‘substantially improved’ pay offer to public sector unions

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No ‘one figure’ on united Ireland, Tánaiste says

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Taoiseach and Northern Ireland Secretary attend Enniskillen commemoration

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King leads nation in honouring the fallen at Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday

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