https://www.donegallive.ie https://www.donegallive.ie/images/logos/6/logo_colored.jpg https://www.donegallive.ie 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 18:28:01 GMT Buncrana,Inishowen Credit Union,Inishowen,Donegal Caoimhinn Barr Councillor’s tribute to swimmer who raised funds for ‘cause close to my own heart’ https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2057047/councillors-tribute-to-swimmer-who-raised-funds-for-cause-close-to-my-own-heart.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2057047/councillors-tribute-to-swimmer-who-raised-funds-for-cause-close-to-my-own-heart.html

"My father and grandmother sadly passed away from Motor Neurone Disease, and I had the privilege of meeting Paddy during his travels. That is something I will always be grateful for" - Cllr Joy Beard
An Inishowen County Councillor has expressed her deep sadness following the passing of Paddy

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:27:04 GMT Inishowen,Buncrana,Arranmore,Donegal,Charity Caoimhinn Barr Expert advice on everything from alpines to polytunnels at Swilly Gardening Club https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2056378/expert-advice-on-everything-from-alpines-to-polytunnels-at-swilly-gardening-club.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2056378/expert-advice-on-everything-from-alpines-to-polytunnels-at-swilly-gardening-club.html

Guest speaker for the night is Carol Towey, of Fahan’s Willowhill Garden Centre, who will share her expertise across a wide range of topics
Green fingers at the ready as the Swilly Gardening Club in Buncrana prepares to host its next gathering later this month, offering local enthusiasts a ch

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:00:02 GMT Inishowen,Donegal,Buncrana Caoimhinn Barr Man (20s) charged with sex crimes in Inishowen appears in court https://www.donegallive.ie/news/crime---court/2056766/man-20s-charged-with-sex-crimes-in-inishowen-appears-in-court.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/crime---court/2056766/man-20s-charged-with-sex-crimes-in-inishowen-appears-in-court.html

The man, who is in his 20s, appeared before Letterkenny District Court and was granted bail with certain conditions attached and his case adjourned until July 'to link in with other matters'
A man in his late 20s has been arrested and charged with sex-related crimes alleged to have taken plac

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:56:04 GMT Letterkenny District Court,Inishowen,Donegal Democrat Chris McNulty In pictures: Inaugural Primary School STEM Fair at Scoil Mhuire Buncrana https://www.donegallive.ie/story-telling/pictures---videos/2056528/in-pictures-inaugural-primary-school-stem-fair-at-scoil-mhuire-buncrana.html https://www.donegallive.ie/story-telling/pictures---videos/2056528/in-pictures-inaugural-primary-school-stem-fair-at-scoil-mhuire-buncrana.html

The event showcased 20 innovative projects across a range of STEM disciplines, including: Biological, Chemical and Physical Sciences, Technology, Health and Wellbeing, and Sustainability and Biodiversity
The inaugural Primary STEM Fair 2026 took place at Scoil Mhuire, Buncrana with over 60 pu

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:58:01 GMT Buncrana,Donegal,Scoil Mhuire Buncrana,Inishowen Aoife Gallagher Donegal organisations shortlisted for RDS Foundation Awards https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2056424/donegal-organisations-shortlisted-for-rds-foundation-awards.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2056424/donegal-organisations-shortlisted-for-rds-foundation-awards.html

Spraoi agus Spórt and Future Oak Farm highlighted in nominations
A duo of Donegal organisations have been shortlisted for the RDS Foundation Awards at the Finding Common Ground Festival 2026. Spraoi agus Spórt, based in Carndonagh, and the Future Oak Farm, an organic farm in Stramore, near Gl

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:30:02 GMT Spraoi agus Spórt,Carndonagh,Inishowen,RDS,Letterkenny,Glenveagh National Park Diarmuid Sherry Lough Foyle set for a record-breaking cruise season, with 22 ships coming this year https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2056405/lough-foyle-set-for-a-record-breaking-cruise-season-with-22-ships-coming-this-year.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2056405/lough-foyle-set-for-a-record-breaking-cruise-season-with-22-ships-coming-this-year.html

“We expect eight first-time calls, including the brand-new luxury ship from Explora Journeys, Explora III, which is scheduled to make its debut visit to the island of Ireland here in the North West”
Lough Foyle is preparing for its busiest ever summer cruise season, with 22 ships scheduled to

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:58:01 GMT Foyle Port,Greencastle,Inishowen,Tourism Caoimhinn Barr In pictures: Excitement as Easter Bunny visits Carndonagh at Barrack Hill trail https://www.donegallive.ie/story-telling/pictures---videos/2055761/in-pictures-excitement-as-easter-bunny-visits-carndonagh-at-barrack-hill-trail.html https://www.donegallive.ie/story-telling/pictures---videos/2055761/in-pictures-excitement-as-easter-bunny-visits-carndonagh-at-barrack-hill-trail.html

Organised by the Barrack Hill Town Park Steering Committee, the event featured a special visit from the Easter Bunny, an exciting Easter Trail and a range of arts and crafts activities for children to enjoy
The Easter Bunny came to visit at the Barrack Hill Easter Trail in Carndonagh. Organis

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:55:01 GMT Inishowen,Carndonagh,Donegal,Easter Aoife Gallagher Local communities encouraged to take part in the Big Donegal Clean Up 2026 https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2056357/local-communities-encouraged-to-take-part-in-the-big-donegal-clean-up-2026.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2056357/local-communities-encouraged-to-take-part-in-the-big-donegal-clean-up-2026.html

“Year after year, we see the pride and commitment of people right across Donegal who give their time to improve their local environment”
Donegal County Council is calling on communities across the county to get involved in the Big Donegal Clean Up 2026, a countywide initiative that brings tog

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:35 GMT Donegal County Council,Donegal,Inishowen,Tidy Towns Caoimhinn Barr Crashed van was abandoned partially blocking the road in Donegal https://www.donegallive.ie/news/crime---court/2056286/crashed-van-was-abandoned-partially-blocking-the-road-in-donegal.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/crime---court/2056286/crashed-van-was-abandoned-partially-blocking-the-road-in-donegal.html

The single-vehicle road collision occurred at Elaghbeg, Burnfoot on Saturday, April 4 before 5:30pm
A van that had crashed in Donegal was left abandoned, blocking the road. The single-vehicle road collision occurred at Elaghbeg, Burnfoot on Saturday, April 4 before 5:30pm. The red Volkswagen

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:41:01 GMT An Garda Siochána,Donegal,Inishowen,Roads Aoife Gallagher ‘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 10:45:18 GMT Donegal County Council,Dail Éireann,Pearse Doherty,Fuel crisis,cost of living,Brian Carr Aoife Gallagher Concerns that Dublin fuel protest may impact Donegal patients going to hospital https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2056093/concerns-that-dublin-fuel-protest-may-impact-donegal-patients-going-to-hospital.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2056093/concerns-that-dublin-fuel-protest-may-impact-donegal-patients-going-to-hospital.html

Fears have been expressed that significant traffic disruption could prevent families from reaching critical appointments, potentially delaying vital treatment
Concerns have been raised about potential disruption in Dublin today as a protest over rising fuel prices takes place, with particular

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:25:20 GMT Buncrana,Jack Murray,Inishowen,Sinn Féin Caoimhinn Barr Bradley welcomes publication of map and route for Buncrana’s Aghilly Road project https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2055499/bradley-welcomes-publication-of-map-and-route-for-buncranas-aghilly-road-project.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2055499/bradley-welcomes-publication-of-map-and-route-for-buncranas-aghilly-road-project.html

However, Fianna Fail Councillor says it's 'beyond belief' that a footpath from the entrance of Mulberry Avenue down to the top of the Hillhead is not included
Fianna Fail Councillor and Leas Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen MD, Cllr Fionán Bradley, has welcomed the publication of the map identi

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:00:08 GMT Buncrana,Inishowen,Fianna Fail,Fionán Bradley Caoimhinn Barr Go Visit Inishowen launches visitor map guide for 2026 https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2053387/go-visit-inishowen-launches-visitor-map-guide-for-2026.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2053387/go-visit-inishowen-launches-visitor-map-guide-for-2026.html

The pocket-sized guide includes a listing of the majority of the tourism offer across the region including attractions, accommodation, tour guides, arts and crafts, travel, activities and eating and drinking
Go Visit Inishowen has launched its visitor map guide for 2026 after the move to a ne

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:00:05 GMT Buncrana,Inishowen Declan Magee Temporary measures on Buncrana Bridge 'Failing Miserably' after latest incident https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2055818/temporary-measures-on-buncrana-bridge-failing-miserably-after-latest-incident.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2055818/temporary-measures-on-buncrana-bridge-failing-miserably-after-latest-incident.html

The temporary water-filled barriers and one-way traffic system on the bridge were introduced around 12 months ago by Donegal County Council as a low-cost measure aimed at improving pedestrian safety.
Serious safety concerns have been raised after barriers and bollards on the Mill Bridge in Bu

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:30:05 GMT Buncrana,Inishowen,Fionán Bradley,Fianna Fail,Donegal County Council Shane Scarry ‘Boats identify a safe haven at Bunagee and then they can’t get in’ https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2055712/boats-identify-a-safe-haven-at-bunagee-and-then-they-cant-get-in.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2055712/boats-identify-a-safe-haven-at-bunagee-and-then-they-cant-get-in.html

Cllr Ali Farren and Cllr Martin McDermott raised the issue of sand build-up at Portmór and Bunagee Pier and called on Donegal County Council to improve the leisure facilities
A request was made to Donegal County Council to improve the facilities at piers and harbours across the county. A moti

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:04:01 GMT Donegal County Council,Inishowen,Ali Farren,Martin McDermott,Malin Head,Culdaff Aoife Gallagher Moville Tidy Towns collects first-ever gold medal ahead of weekend Spring Clean https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2055350/moville-tidy-towns-collects-first-ever-gold-medal-ahead-of-weekend-spring-clean.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2055350/moville-tidy-towns-collects-first-ever-gold-medal-ahead-of-weekend-spring-clean.html

Volunteers from across the community are being encouraged to get involved in the annual clean-up on Saturday, April 11
The Moville Tidy Towns association has announced details of its annual Spring Clean, set to take place on Saturday, April 11, as it continues its efforts to build on recent n

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:00:14 GMT Moville,Inishowen,Tidy Towns,Donegal Caoimhinn Barr Health & Happiness: Spring baking reimagined, nourishing treats that fuel you https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2055259/health-happiness-spring-baking-reimagined-nourishing-treats-that-fuel-you.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2055259/health-happiness-spring-baking-reimagined-nourishing-treats-that-fuel-you.html

Columnist Aileen Casey is a Buncrana-based writer, parent and healthy-living enthusiast with a background in early childhood care and elderly support
As the days grow brighter and the evenings begin to stretch out, there’s a natural shift in how we eat. Heavier winter meals start to ease off

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:29:01 GMT Buncrana,Inishowen,Donegal Caoimhinn Barr New book celebrates Inishowen’s Boxing Quinns and the ‘Knock-out Kings of Ireland’ https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2055418/new-book-celebrates-inishowens-boxing-quinns-and-the-knock-out-kings-of-ireland.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2055418/new-book-celebrates-inishowens-boxing-quinns-and-the-knock-out-kings-of-ireland.html

‘The Boxing Quinns’ recalls the amazing ring exploits of brothers, Joe, Jimmy and Sonny Quinn, during the postwar years 1945 to 1955
A new book, ‘The Boxing Quinns’, recalls the ring exploits of one of Inishowen’s greatest boxing family dynasties of the last century. The book has been written

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:28:01 GMT Buncrana,Carndonagh,Inishowen,Derry,Donegal Caoimhinn Barr Free energy saving event in Carndonagh to offset the 'crippling' cost of fuel https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2055626/free-energy-saving-event-in-carndonagh-to-offset-the-crippling-cost-of-fuel.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2055626/free-energy-saving-event-in-carndonagh-to-offset-the-crippling-cost-of-fuel.html

“Filling up the family car and home heating oil is crippling household budgets. The price hikes also highlight how dependent we are on these fuels”
As fuel costs continue to rise, Spraoi agus Spórt is offering households the chance to learn more about cutting energy bills, with a free Home En

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:11:38 GMT Inishowen,Donegal,Spraoi agus Spórt,Carndonagh Caoimhinn Barr