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

Cór Taobh a’ Leithid from Gweedore will be in the shows first episode

Some of the steering members of IBA at a recent site visit to Inishowen Engineering. Pictured are Josephine Noone, of Noone’s Poultry and Inishowen Engineering, Martin McDermott, Ashley Martin Shopfitters, John Farren, Ballyliffin GC, Shane Doherty, of Shane Doherty Architecture, Paul McGonigle IDP, Anthony Doogan, Go Visit Inishowen, Maureen Cuddidhy, Welditz and Andrew Ward IDP.placeholder image

Inishowen firms join forces to form new Business Alliance

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80th birthday raises thousands in memory of Carndonagh woman

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New allegations against former Donegal parish priest Gallagher emerge

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Donegal musician shines light on defective concrete block crisis

Transition year students from Carndonagh Community School and Moville Community College outside Buncrana Garda Station.placeholder image

Carn, Moville students are on the case during Garda work experience

Jamie and family after he completed the Donegal Half Marathon in Augustplaceholder image

Donegal man to take on Dublin Marathon in memory of mum

Sport

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Mac's View: Great Donegal final in Ballybofey on Sunday

Conor McKenna and, inset, Finnbarr Roartyplaceholder image

McKenna outlines task ahead as Roarty jets off to Collingwood

St. Eunan's Shane O'Donnell breaks away from Naomh Conaill's John O'Malley during the Senior Football Championship final in MacCumhaill Parkplaceholder image

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

Premises at countless Donegal sports clubs were constructed with defective blocksplaceholder image

Mica-affected sports clubs can apply for rebuild grants

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St Connell’s Museum in Glenties houses a permanent collection dedicated to Patrick MacGill (inset)placeholder image

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

The Halloween event will raise funds for Annagry Fife & Drum Bandplaceholder image

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

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The late Dónal Lunny was 'a giant of Irish traditional music'

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Buncrana is Ireland’s Tidiest Large Town, missing out on overall title

Victor Nwamkwo and Breda Haden with awards alongside Head Chef Andri Peilouwplaceholder image

Donegal Town hotel and porter delight at Irish Hotel Awards double win

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Expert medical weight management arrives in Letterkenny

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Funeral Mass occurs for Molly Reynolds who recently passed at her home in Creevyplaceholder image

‘Woman of immense heart’ - South Donegal mourns Molly Reynolds

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Donegal driver clocked at 119km/h in an 80km/h zone

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

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'Severe and damaging winds' for Donegal as Storm Bolero approaches

Business

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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)placeholder image

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

Wedding Fayre at Kilcar's The Blue Haven Hotel on Sunday, October 18placeholder image

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

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

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

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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Killybegs author wins national writing award

Spraoi WorkAbility participants Tanya Cavanagh, Rosie McLaughlin and Gillian Treanor, together with Mary Green, pictured with Carndonagh Community First Responders committee members Siobhan Callaghan, Jackie Donaghy, Michelle Donaghy, Tiernan Doherty and Chris Taitt. placeholder image

Inishowen programme raises funds for community first responders

Josephine Kelly’s paintings draw on familiar places, daily walks and passing encounters with people and landscapeplaceholder image

New Josephine Kelly exhibition celebrates her connection to Inishowen

WEEE Ireland CEO Leo Donovan, pictured with Lily Hughes. Donegal householders are being urged to bring their batteries, electrical, and electronic waste to a set of free collection days, hosted by WEEE Ireland in partnership with Donegal County Council. placeholder image

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

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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