https://www.donegallive.ie https://www.donegallive.ie/images/logos/6/logo_colored.jpg https://www.donegallive.ie 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 10:47:43 GMT Galway,Donegal,Ballybofey Alan Foley A Donegal man’s journey to Galway through the fuel protests - by ambulance https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2057331/a-donegal-mans-journey-to-galway-through-the-fuel-protests-by-ambulance.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2057331/a-donegal-mans-journey-to-galway-through-the-fuel-protests-by-ambulance.html

‘In those moments, grievance gave way to something deeper - an unspoken social contract. That life takes precedence. That urgency, real human urgency, still matters.’
Eight hours on the road to Galway and back - and the world felt both very small and very exposed. There is something surreal a

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:50:04 GMT Fuel crisis,Letterkenny University Hospital,Galway Siobhan McNamara Sixth arrest made over attempted murder of Charles Dooher in Lifford https://www.donegallive.ie/news/crime---court/2056469/sixth-arrest-made-over-attempted-murder-of-charles-dooher-in-lifford.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/crime---court/2056469/sixth-arrest-made-over-attempted-murder-of-charles-dooher-in-lifford.html

A man, aged in his 50s, who was arrested on Sunday has since been released without charge while detectives probing the brutal attack on the young farmer are preparing a file for the DPP
A man was arrested on Sunday in connection with the attempted murder of Charles Dooher in January 2025. The

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:48:01 GMT Lifford,Donegal Democrat,An Garda Siochána,PSNI Chris McNulty ‘It shouldn’t have come to this’ as Donegal turns out in force for fuel protest https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2056216/it-shouldnt-have-come-to-this-as-donegal-turn-out-in-force-for-fuel-protest.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2056216/it-shouldnt-have-come-to-this-as-donegal-turn-out-in-force-for-fuel-protest.html

Over 100 companies came out to protest, as well as local representatives at the North West Hub in Sligo
A large fleet left Letterkenny this morning to join a nationwide fuel protest. The Donegal convoy, led by McGettigan Travel, went to Sligo to meet at the N4/N15 interchange this morning. Ov

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:45:17 GMT Donegal County Council,Dail Éireann,Pearse Doherty,Fuel crisis,cost of living,Brian Carr Aoife Gallagher Illegally parked car in Donegal had no NCT, insurance and was six years without tax https://www.donegallive.ie/news/crime---court/2055897/illegally-parked-car-in-donegal-had-no-nct-insurance-and-was-six-years-without-tax.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/crime---court/2055897/illegally-parked-car-in-donegal-had-no-nct-insurance-and-was-six-years-without-tax.html

'Never block access to footpaths for wheelchair users, pedestrians with/without pushchairs,' gardaí warned, having seized the car
An Garda Soichana in Ballybofey seized a car for a litany of reasons - including having no tax in six years. The vehicle was illegally parked on double-yellow line

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:02:37 GMT An Garda Siochána,Ballybofey,Stranorlar Alan Foley Republican Sinn Féin figure accuses rivals of 'selling out' at Easter commemoration https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2055280/republican-sinn-fein-figure-accuses-rivals-of-selling-out-at-easter-commemoration.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2055280/republican-sinn-fein-figure-accuses-rivals-of-selling-out-at-easter-commemoration.html

Sean Scott delivered the main oration at the Easter Sunday commemoration by Republican Sinn Féin in Stranorlar and was sharply critical of those in Sinn Féin - 'reformist elements', he called them - who have 'cynically sold out'
Click on the arrows to go through the photos by North West Newsp

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:15:59 GMT Sinn Féin,Stranorlar,Drumboe Martyrs,Donegal Democrat Chris McNulty Government blocking progress on Irish unity, Mac Lochlainn tells Drumboe commemoration https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2055241/government-blocking-progress-on-irish-unity-mac-lochlainn-tells-drumboe-commemoration.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2055241/government-blocking-progress-on-irish-unity-mac-lochlainn-tells-drumboe-commemoration.html

The Buncrana-based representative, who is Sinn Féin’s Chief Whip, told a large gathering in Stranorlar on Easter Sunday that while conversations are already 'underway', it will need 'clear political leadership'
Click on the arrows to go through the photos by Joe Boland (North West Newspix) Si

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:09:35 GMT Easter,Pádraig Mac Lochlainn,Donegal Democrat,Sinn Féin Chris McNulty Threats or attempts of violent crime increase by 25% in Ballybofey https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2054043/threats-or-attempts-of-violent-crime-increase-by-25-in-ballybofey.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2054043/threats-or-attempts-of-violent-crime-increase-by-25-in-ballybofey.html

Drug and Road offences also rise in Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District in 2025
Central Statistics Office (CSO) details that attempts or threats of murder, assaults, harassments or related offences in Ballybofey increased by 25% from 2024 to 2025. The rise of this category of crime in Ballu

]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:30:06 GMT Central Statistics Office,Ballybofey,Carrigans,Lifford,Stranorlar,Castlefin,Convoy,Raphoe Diarmuid Sherry We love our beautiful spring bluebells in Donegal, but they could be under threat https://www.donegallive.ie/news/features/2054127/we-love-our-beautiful-spring-bluebells-in-donegal-but-they-could-be-under-threat.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/features/2054127/we-love-our-beautiful-spring-bluebells-in-donegal-but-they-could-be-under-threat.html

People are asked to keep an eye out for an invasive species of bluebell. We have included key details that help tell them apart from our native species
A carpet of native bluebells in full bloom is a sight that lifts heart and soul, and there is no shortage of places to witness this beautiful

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:14 GMT Donegal,Lough Eske Siobhan McNamara Neurodivergent support group launched in Ballybofey and Stranorlar https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2053569/neurodivergent-support-group-launched-in-ballybofey-and-stranorlar.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2053569/neurodivergent-support-group-launched-in-ballybofey-and-stranorlar.html

Seo Mise is a volunteer group working to support neurodivergent people and families
A new volunteer-led group, Seo Mise / This Is Me, has launched in the Twin Towns to support neurodivergent people and their families. The Ballybofey & Stranorlar Integrated Community Company (BASICC) has been

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:00:23 GMT Ballybofey,Stranorlar,Donegal,Christmas Diarmuid Sherry Bishop Niall Coll uses oil imagery to reflect on war and faith at Chrism Mass https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2053555/bishop-niall-coll-uses-oil-imagery-to-reflect-on-war-and-faith-at-chrism-mass.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2053555/bishop-niall-coll-uses-oil-imagery-to-reflect-on-war-and-faith-at-chrism-mass.html

Bishop Niall Coll presided at the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday in St Eunan’s Cathedral, joined by dozens of clerics from across the Raphoe Diocese
The Bishop of Raphoe, Niall Coll, has spoken of the rich symbolism of oil - those in traditional Irish kitchens and the now war-torn lands - in ex

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:56:03 GMT Bishop Niall Coll,Raphoe Diocese,Letterkenny,Donegal Democrat Chris McNulty Something for everyone in our guide to what's on in Donegal this Easter https://www.donegallive.ie/story-telling/what-s-on/2053346/something-for-everyone-in-our-guide-to-what-s-on-in-donegal-this-easter.html https://www.donegallive.ie/story-telling/what-s-on/2053346/something-for-everyone-in-our-guide-to-what-s-on-in-donegal-this-easter.html

Family fun with the Easter bunny, country music events, spiritual reflection, markets and more, Donegal has it all these Easter holidays
There is no shortage of events and activities taking place around Donegal over the Easter holidays. From fun days out to nighttime entertainment, from activ

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:23:23 GMT What’s on,Donegal Town,Buncrana,Letterkenny,Rossnowlagh,Dungloe,Easter Siobhan McNamara Donegal woman takes on Arctic Challenge for the Irish Heart Foundation https://www.donegallive.ie/news/lifford-stranorlar-md/2053338/donegal-woman-takes-on-arctic-challenge-for-the-irish-heart-foundation.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/lifford-stranorlar-md/2053338/donegal-woman-takes-on-arctic-challenge-for-the-irish-heart-foundation.html

AnneMarie McColgan from Carrigans was part of a team of 14 who signed up for the week-long expedition to the Arctic Circle
A Donegal woman has taken on a gruelling, week-long Arctic Challenge to raise vital funds for the Irish Heart Foundation. AnneMarie McColgan from Carrigans was part of a

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:13:13 GMT Carrigans,Dublin,Charity,Donegal Naomi Hamilton O’Donnell Power outage affecting almost 3,000 customers in Stranorlar https://www.donegallive.ie/news/lifford-stranorlar-md/2053033/power-outage-affecting-almost-3-000-customers-in-stranorlar.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/lifford-stranorlar-md/2053033/power-outage-affecting-almost-3-000-customers-in-stranorlar.html

The outage was reported at 8:59am this morning, Thursday, and ESB Networks estimates a restoration time of 10am
A power outage is affecting 2,829 customers in Stranorlar this morning, Thursday. The outage was reported at 8:59am and ESB Networks estimates a restoration time of 10am. They said:

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:31:00 GMT ESB,Stranorlar,Ballybofey,Donegal Naomi Hamilton O’Donnell In pictures: Raphoe Livestock Mart Easter Lamb Show and Sale winners https://www.donegallive.ie/story-telling/pictures---videos/2052288/in-pictures-raphoe-livestock-mart-easter-lamb-show-and-sale-winners.html https://www.donegallive.ie/story-telling/pictures---videos/2052288/in-pictures-raphoe-livestock-mart-easter-lamb-show-and-sale-winners.html

The Easter Lamb Show and Sale took place in Raphoe Mart
The Easter Lamb Show and Sale took place in Raphoe Mart with rosettes awarded to the winners. Please click on the arrows to go through the gallery Pictured at the Raphoe Livestock Mart Easter Lamb Show and Sale are back from left Damain

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:00:06 GMT Raphoe,Farming,Agriculture,Gallery,Donegal Naomi Hamilton O’Donnell ‘We’re all Donegal people - there’s something special about working close to home’ https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2052698/were-all-donegal-people-theres-something-special-about-working-close-to-home.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2052698/were-all-donegal-people-theres-something-special-about-working-close-to-home.html

Based at the Goldrum Water Treatment Plant, the team consists of Sampling Officers Michael McMenamin and Sabrina Mongan, led by Sampling Supervisor Dearbhaile MacIntyre
The Donegal sampling team are responsible for carrying out accredited water and wastewater sampling at more than 100 locatio

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:01:07 GMT Donegal,Uisce Éireann,Water Outages,Ramelton,Castlefin,Barnesmore Aoife Gallagher Work commences to tackle vacancy and dereliction in Ballybofey and Stranorlar https://www.donegallive.ie/news/lifford-stranorlar-md/2052509/work-commences-to-tackle-vacancy-and-dereliction-in-ballybofey-and-stranorlar.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/lifford-stranorlar-md/2052509/work-commences-to-tackle-vacancy-and-dereliction-in-ballybofey-and-stranorlar.html

Findings from the most recent GeoDirectory Commercial Vacancy Report (Q4 2025) have identified Ballybofey/ Stranorlar as having the second highest level of national commercial vacancy recorded
Donegal County Council is pleased to announce that work has commenced in respect of activity to tack

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:19:57 GMT Ballybofey,Stranorlar,Donegal,Donegal County Council Naomi Hamilton O’Donnell Latest crash sparks urgent calls for traffic calming measures in St Johnston https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2051683/latest-crash-sparks-urgent-calls-for-traffic-calming-measures-in-st-johnston.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2051683/latest-crash-sparks-urgent-calls-for-traffic-calming-measures-in-st-johnston.html

The homeowners, who only moved into the house in recent weeks after renovating the property, have been left terrified at the frequency of the collisions and the speed travelled by some vehicles on the road in St Johnston where two young men lost their lives in February
There are fresh calls f

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:55:07 GMT St Johnston,Donegal County Council,Kildrum Tigers,Donegal Democrat Chris McNulty Tyres slashed of parked vehicle in east Donegal https://www.donegallive.ie/news/crime---court/2051324/tyres-slashed-of-parked-vehicle-in-east-donegal.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/crime---court/2051324/tyres-slashed-of-parked-vehicle-in-east-donegal.html

The incident occurred in the area of Railway Ave, Killygordon on Thursday March 26, between approximately 10:30pm and 10:50pm
A parked vehicle had its two tyres slashed in east Donegal. The incident occurred in the area of Railway Ave, Killygordon on Thursday March 26, between approximately 1

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:31:18 GMT Donegal crime,An Garda Siochána,Killygordan,Donegal Naomi Hamilton O’Donnell Window smashed in criminal damage crime at East Donegal house https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2051305/window-smashed-in-criminal-damage-crime-at-east-donegal-house.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2051305/window-smashed-in-criminal-damage-crime-at-east-donegal-house.html

Incident occurred in Doneyloop near County Tyrone border
A conservatory window of a house near the County Tyrone border was smashed with a rock in the evening of Sunday, March 22. Gardaí are investigating the incident of criminal damage that occurred in Doneyloop, Castlefin, at approximately

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:08:54 GMT Castlefin,Clady,Donegal,Crimecall,Ballyshannon Diarmuid Sherry