https://www.donegallive.ie https://www.donegallive.ie/images/logos/6/logo_colored.jpg https://www.donegallive.ie One of Ireland’s ‘cherished’ heritage buildings in Donegal awarded €93,498 funding https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2057838/one-of-irelands-cherished-heritage-buildings-in-donegal-awarded-93-498-funding.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2057838/one-of-irelands-cherished-heritage-buildings-in-donegal-awarded-93-498-funding.html

The funding will allow critical stabilisation of the church’s gable walls, structural repairs to internal cracking, protection of the bellcote, and repairs to the historic stained‑glass window
The Donegal Town Methodist Church has been awarded €93,498 for essential conservation works under th

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:08:00 GMT Donegal Town,Pat the Cope Gallagher,Manus Boyle Alan Foley Donegal man who won a brand new €340,000 house in Galway says he's 'still shaking' https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2057819/donegal-man-who-won-a-brand-new-340-000-house-in-galway-says-he-s-still-shaking.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2057819/donegal-man-who-won-a-brand-new-340-000-house-in-galway-says-he-s-still-shaking.html

Dean Doherty from Ballybofey is the new owner of the magnificent new home in the beautiful seaside village of Kinvara after winning the hugely exciting Win a Home on Galway Bay GAA fundraising draw
A Donegal man who won a house worth €340,000 in Galway has admitted that he is “still shaking.”

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:47:40 GMT Galway,Donegal,Ballybofey Alan Foley Status Yellow wind warning in place for Donegal for Friday https://www.donegallive.ie/news/weather/2057765/status-yellow-wind-warning-in-place-for-donegal-for-friday.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/weather/2057765/status-yellow-wind-warning-in-place-for-donegal-for-friday.html

Forecasters have warned that the conditions 'may lead to difficult travelling, particularly on exposed routes, along with the risk of fallen trees and branches'
A Status Yellow wind warning has been issued for Donegal ahead of expected strong and gusty south to southeast winds on Friday. The

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:23:29 GMT Weather,Donegal,Met Éireann Alan Foley Condé Nast names Northwest Donegal among ‘7 Wonders of Ireland’ https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2057762/conde-nast-names-northwest-donegal-among-7-wonders-of-ireland.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2057762/conde-nast-names-northwest-donegal-among-7-wonders-of-ireland.html

Acclaimed magazine declares Waterford as top destination
Northwest Donegal has been named as a must-see destination to visit in Ireland by acclaimed travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller. The respected travel publication often publicises summaries of the best places to visit in countries acros

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:19:45 GMT Donegal,Waterford,Kilkenny,The Burren,Fermanagh,Glenveagh National Park,Errigal,Dunfanaghy,Tory Island,Fanad Diarmuid Sherry Donegal man breaches bail conditions by entering the city of Derry https://www.donegallive.ie/news/crime---court/2057760/donegal-man-breaches-bail-conditions-by-entering-the-city-of-derry.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/crime---court/2057760/donegal-man-breaches-bail-conditions-by-entering-the-city-of-derry.html

The 29-year-old of Lower Main Street in Letterkenny was on bail for a number of domestic matters, including non-fatal strangulation and criminal damage
A man has appeared at Derry Magistrate's Court following a breach of his bail conditions that stated he was not to enter the city of Derry. P

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:17:24 GMT Derry,Donegal,Derry Magistrates Court Alan Foley Letterkenny University Hospital second most overcrowded in Ireland today, INMO says https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2057759/letterkenny-university-hospital-second-most-overcrowded-in-ireland-today-inmo-says.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2057759/letterkenny-university-hospital-second-most-overcrowded-in-ireland-today-inmo-says.html

In figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO), Letterkenny University Hospital is the second most overcrowded hospital today with Sligo University Hospital next on the list
Letterkenny University Hospital and Sligo University Hospital are among the most overcrowded

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:16:56 GMT Letterkenny,Sligo,Letterkenny University Hospital,Donegal Democrat Chris McNulty Discover the magic: New digital arts and crafts kiosk launches in Inishowen https://www.donegallive.ie/news/what-s-on/2057740/discover-the-magic-new-digital-arts-and-crafts-kiosk-launches-in-inishowen.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/what-s-on/2057740/discover-the-magic-new-digital-arts-and-crafts-kiosk-launches-in-inishowen.html

Developed by Irish Hands, a Carndonagh-based digital start-up, this pioneering project offers visitors a unique and interactive way to explore the peninsula’s vibrant arts and crafts scene
A new chapter in showcasing Inishowen’s rich artistic and creative offering begins this April with the o

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:46:27 GMT Carndonagh,Buncrana,Donegal,Inishowen Alan Foley Donegal Association New York makes €10,000 donation to Pobail Mhuire in Doirí Beaga https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2057258/donegal-association-new-york-makes-10-000-donation-to-pobail-mhuire-in-doiri-beaga.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2057258/donegal-association-new-york-makes-10-000-donation-to-pobail-mhuire-in-doiri-beaga.html

The Association vice-president, James McLaughlin, met with Fr Brendan Ward, Fr Brian O Fearraigh, Mary Coyle, Geraldine Boyle, and John Eves, members of Meitheal Mhuire, which is the committee working to restore the church
The Donegal Association New York has made a donation of €10,000 toward

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:00:13 GMT Gweedore,Donegal Alan Foley Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday morning, April 9 https://www.donegallive.ie/news/deaths/2057311/death-notices-and-funeral-arrangements-for-donegal-on-thursday-morning-april-9.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/deaths/2057311/death-notices-and-funeral-arrangements-for-donegal-on-thursday-morning-april-9.html

The following deaths have taken place: - Frank Hannan, Ballyshannon, Sligo and Clare - David Alexander Baxter, Convoy - Philomena O'Neill, Killybegs, Meath and Wicklow - Daniel Patrick Gallagher, Ballyshannon and Meath - Hans Dieter Hotz, Arranmore, Ballintra and Germany - Una Healy, Dublin and Ball

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:03:02 GMT Ballyshannon,Convoy,Killybegs,Arranmore,Creeslough,Ardara Siobhan McNamara Cloud in Donegal will clear and be followed by sunny spells with scattered showers https://www.donegallive.ie/news/weather/2057594/cloud-in-donegal-will-clear-and-be-followed-by-sunny-spells-with-scattered-showers.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/weather/2057594/cloud-in-donegal-will-clear-and-be-followed-by-sunny-spells-with-scattered-showers.html

Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees in moderate to fresh and gusty westerly winds, strong near coasts
Cloud and rain or drizzle in Donegal today, Thursday, will clear eastwards this morning and will be followed by sunny spells and scattered blustery showers, some heavy with a chance of ha

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:44:49 GMT Donegal,Met Éireann,Weather Alan Foley Fundraiser launched in memory of the inspirational Paddy Conaghan https://www.donegallive.ie/news/glenties-md/2057189/fundraiser-launched-in-memory-of-the-inspirational-paddy-conaghan.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/glenties-md/2057189/fundraiser-launched-in-memory-of-the-inspirational-paddy-conaghan.html

All funds raised will be donated to Gemma's Legacy of Hope, a free counselling nonprofit founded by Paddy's friend in 2020
A fundraiser has been launched in memory of the inspirational late Paddy Ann Conaghan. The fundraiser was arranged by Paddy's close friend and sidekick, Elaine Barney Gra

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:34:02 GMT Donegal,Arranmore,Wild Atlantic Way,GoFundMe,Charity,RNLI Aoife Gallagher Donegal property prices rise by a massive €10,000 in one year https://www.donegallive.ie/news/property/2057324/donegal-property-prices-rise-by-a-massive-10-000-in-one-year.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/property/2057324/donegal-property-prices-rise-by-a-massive-10-000-in-one-year.html

The report for Q1 2026, in association with Bank of Ireland, shows that the median asking price for a property in the county is now €252,500
Property prices in Donegal have risen by €10,000 in the last year, according to the latest MyHome Property Price Report. The report for Q1 2026, in asso

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:24:32 GMT Property Watch,Donegal Alan Foley Letterkenny listed among top 10 environmentally conscious towns https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2057010/letterkenny-listed-among-top-10-environmentally-conscious-towns.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2057010/letterkenny-listed-among-top-10-environmentally-conscious-towns.html

Greystones declared most environmentally conscious town
Letterkenny has been ranked amongst the top 10 most environmentally conscious towns in Ireland according to a new study. Cork-based electrical company, Buckley Electrical, conducted the study by analysing search behaviour across key envi

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:29:01 GMT Letterkenny,Environment,Ennis,Newbridge,Donegal Diarmuid Sherry Bundoran coffee morning to aid survivors of domestic abuse https://www.donegallive.ie/news/what-s-on/2057363/bundoran-coffee-morning-to-aid-survivors-of-domestic-abuse.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/what-s-on/2057363/bundoran-coffee-morning-to-aid-survivors-of-domestic-abuse.html

The coffee morning will be held in Bundoran Community Centre on Monday, April 13 from 10am until 2pm, raising money for Hopeful Handbags Global NonProfit
A coffee morning will take place in Bundoran in aid of survivors of domestic abuse. The coffee morning will be held in Bundoran Community C

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:01:10 GMT Bundoran,Charity,Donegal Naomi Hamilton O’Donnell New Capsule Endoscopy and Double Balloon Pump Enteroscopy equipment at LUH https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2057319/new-capsule-endoscopy-and-double-balloon-pump-enteroscopy-equipment-at-luh.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2057319/new-capsule-endoscopy-and-double-balloon-pump-enteroscopy-equipment-at-luh.html

Dr Vikrant Parihar and Dr Emer Gibbons showed the new Capsule Endoscopy and Double Balloon Pump Enteroscopy equipment that was commissioned following the funding of €120,000 by the Friends of LUH
Two Consultant Gastroenterologists at Letterkenny University Hospital have demonstrated new techn

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:25:01 GMT Letterkenny University Hospital Alan Foley Jam-packed event schedule for Donegal Social Inclusion Week https://www.donegallive.ie/news/what-s-on/2057352/jam-packed-event-schedule-for-donegal-social-inclusion-week.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/what-s-on/2057352/jam-packed-event-schedule-for-donegal-social-inclusion-week.html

The week, which runs from Thursday, April 9, to Friday, April 17, aims to bring attention to the work that members of the council and other statutory and community groups are doing to raise awareness of issues related to social inclusion in the county
One Donegal Social Inclusion Week will ta

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:02:02 GMT Donegal County Council,Buncrana,Letterkenny,Gweedore,Dungloe Aoife Gallagher Tributes paid to 'gentle, well-liked' woman who died after Letterkenny road collision https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2057447/tributes-paid-to-gentle-well-liked-woman-who-died-after-letterkenny-road-collision.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2057447/tributes-paid-to-gentle-well-liked-woman-who-died-after-letterkenny-road-collision.html

Tributes have been paid to Sadia Hussain Afzal who passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital on after being involved in a road traffic collision and her family are making arrangements to have her remains repatriated to her native Pakistan for burial
Sadia Hussain Afzal, who died as a res

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:41:33 GMT Letterkenny,An Garda Siochána,Donegal Democrat Chris McNulty Top of the Class: Buncrana school quiz team makes the grade for national final https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2057231/top-of-the-class-buncrana-school-quiz-team-makes-the-grade-for-national-final.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2057231/top-of-the-class-buncrana-school-quiz-team-makes-the-grade-for-national-final.html

Talented Scoil Iosagain team targets All-Ireland glory in Credit Union Schools Quiz Final at Dublin's RDS on April 19
A talented Buncrana school team is preparing to take to the national stage after securing a place in the grand finals of the Credit Union School Quiz 2026, set to take place i

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:28:02 GMT Buncrana,Inishowen Credit Union,Inishowen,Donegal Caoimhinn Barr Over 120 Easter Eggs donated to Letterkenny's We Care Foodbank https://www.donegallive.ie/news/letterkenny-milford-md/2057291/over-120-easter-eggs-donated-to-letterkenny-s-we-care-foodbank.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/letterkenny-milford-md/2057291/over-120-easter-eggs-donated-to-letterkenny-s-we-care-foodbank.html

We Care Foodbank, a vital not-for-profit charity in Letterkenny, works tirelessly to combat food poverty, providing crucial support to local families and individuals in need across Donegal
TCS and their staff at the Letterkenny Global Delivery Centre donated over 120 Easter eggs to We Care Fo

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:31:02 GMT Letterkenny,Donegal,Easter Aoife Gallagher Metal Melodies: Jeweller Annie Quinn on legendary Bent Exner and music inspirations https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2057263/metal-melodies-jeweller-annie-quinn-on-legendary-bent-exner-and-music-inspirations.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2057263/metal-melodies-jeweller-annie-quinn-on-legendary-bent-exner-and-music-inspirations.html

'If you are a designer you are always looking for more ideas and inspiration' - Annie Quinn spoke Donegal Life magazine, produced by Donegal Democrat
Donegal-born and Dublin-based jeweller Annie Quinn traces much of her creative influence to her childhood in her family pub, The Glen Tavern, w

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:00:23 GMT Donegal,Dublin,Glenties,Letterkenny Diarmuid Sherry