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Europcar announces €100 million investment with new locations in Dublin, Donegal and Tipperary

Europcar announces €100 million investment with new locations in Dublin, Donegal and Tipperary

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025

New locations are now open in Sandyford, Co Dublin, Clonmel, Co Tipperary and Donegal Airport.
July 2025 was 9th hottest on record with highest temperature of 31 degrees

July 2025 was 9th hottest on record with highest temperature of 31 degrees

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

The 31 degrees was reported on Saturday 12th, during a hot spell, at Mount Dillon, Co Roscommon.
2,700 homes remain without power in the wake of Storm Floris

2,700 homes remain without power in the wake of Storm Floris

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Met Éireann has warned of dangerous travelling conditions, power outages, and structural damage.
Man (40s) seriously injured after collision in Donegal

Man (40s) seriously injured after collision in Donegal

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025

A teenage girl who was a passenger in the same car did not require hospital treatment.
Woman (50s) dies after getting into difficulty swimming off Donegal coast

Woman (50s) dies after getting into difficulty swimming off Donegal coast

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025

A woman in her 50s has died after getting into difficulty off the coast of Donegal
EVs and plug-in hybrids lead new car sales in July

EVs and plug-in hybrids lead new car sales in July

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

EVs now account for 17 per cent of new car sales but it varies from 10 per cent in Mayo to 25 per cent in Wicklow
'Jekyll and Hyde’ character jailed after going on a road rampage in Co Donegal

'Jekyll and Hyde’ character jailed after going on a road rampage in Co Donegal

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

Orr, who has 31 previous convictions, appeared at Letterkenny Circuit Court where he pleaded guilty to a range of offences which all occurred on the same evening.
Gardaí forced to use stinger after pursuit of cocaine-fuelled driver

Gardaí forced to use stinger after pursuit of cocaine-fuelled driver

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

The driver is now expected to appear at a future sitting of the local District Court.
Sunday sport: Kerry win All-Ireland, Spain lead Euros final

Sunday sport: Kerry win All-Ireland, Spain lead Euros final

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025

Croke Park will be sea of green and gold today as Donegal and Kerry battle it out in the All-Ireland football final.
Donegal woman cops an All-Ireland ticket thanks to heroic Kerryman

Donegal woman cops an All-Ireland ticket thanks to heroic Kerryman

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

The cop turned out to be Conor Holly, a Canadian cop whose father Michael is from Ballylongford in Kerry and mother is from Belfast.
Woman (60s) rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after Donegal crash

Woman (60s) rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after Donegal crash

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

The driver of one of the vehicles is being treated for life-threatening injuries at Letterkenny University Hospital.
Kerry v Donegal: All you need to know ahead of the All-Ireland football final

Kerry v Donegal: All you need to know ahead of the All-Ireland football final

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

Here is all you need to know ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland final.
Man (20s) appears in court charged with trying to communicate with child (13) for sexual purposes

Man (20s) appears in court charged with trying to communicate with child (13) for sexual purposes

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

The accused man, who is in his 20s, was brought before Letterkenny District Court by detectives.
Only 6,000 housing commencement notices issued so far in 2025

Only 6,000 housing commencement notices issued so far in 2025

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

That is less than half of the notices issued in the last comparable year, 2023.
Woman in court after kicking detective in crotch during search of her home

Woman in court after kicking detective in crotch during search of her home

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Jana Milaniakova appeared at Letterkenny District Court charged with assaulting the Garda at her home on January 2nd, 2024
Women seek home for 12ft by 11ft woollen map of Ireland

Women seek home for 12ft by 11ft woollen map of Ireland

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

A group of up to 18 women in Co Wicklow, made up of skilled knitters, sewers and crocheters, started the project in 2019.
Disability groups approved for millions in funding left waiting more than a year

Disability groups approved for millions in funding left waiting more than a year

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Funding from The Children’s Disability Service Grant has yet to be released to groups in Donegal.
Man admits dangerous driving causing death of bride-to-be

Man admits dangerous driving causing death of bride-to-be

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Sean Connaughton appeared at Letterkenny Circuit Court where he pleaded guilty to a single charge arising out of a hit-and-run incident
Irishman killed in US by suspected drunk driver named as beloved father of two

Irishman killed in US by suspected drunk driver named as beloved father of two

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

An Irishman killed in the US following a road traffic incident by a suspected drunk-driver has been named as father-of-two Damien O'Brien
Young Irishman (30s) killed in road accident in US

Young Irishman (30s) killed in road accident in US

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

The man, who was a native of Co Donegal, was struck by a car in the early hours of Sunday morning (local US time) in a suburb of California.
'Just devastating': Mother and daughter (6) killed in Donegal road crash named locally

'Just devastating': Mother and daughter (6) killed in Donegal road crash named locally

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

The collision, involving a van and a car, took place on the R240 at Carrowmore in Glentogher, Carndonagh before 6.30pm on Wednesday.
Donegal man (47) jailed for sexual offences against two young girls

Donegal man (47) jailed for sexual offences against two young girls

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

Friel initially faced 26 charges, but tendered guilty pleas on a full facts basis on a scheduled trial date.
Community 'raw with grief' after death of child in Co Donegal collision

Community 'raw with grief' after death of child in Co Donegal collision

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

Cllr Doherty told RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland that conditions for driving at the timer had been favourable, but that the road in question has been the scene of previous fatal accidents.
Child dies and three people seriously injured in Co Donegal collision

Child dies and three people seriously injured in Co Donegal collision

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

Two adults and another child are in a serious condition in hospital in Derry.
Poll: Who is most likely to lift the Sam Maguire? Who is least likely?

Poll: Who is most likely to lift the Sam Maguire? Who is least likely?

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Which team do you think is most likely to lift the Sam Maguire Cup out of the eight quarter finalists? Let us know your ranking!
Person rushed to hospital after falling from cliff in Co Donegal

Person rushed to hospital after falling from cliff in Co Donegal

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

The alarm was raised shortly after 7am when a member of the public heard calls for help at Cliff Fall at Bundoran's West End.
Planning permission refused for new petrol station on site of Creeslough tragedy

Planning permission refused for new petrol station on site of Creeslough tragedy

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Donegal County Council had granted permission to Vivo Shell Limited to redevelop a service station and shop at the site
Young driver (25) caught doing doughnuts by gardaí before leading them on chase

Young driver (25) caught doing doughnuts by gardaí before leading them on chase

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Ben Murray (25) appeared before Letterkenny District Court in Co Donegal charged with dangerous driving.
Families of Creeslough tragedy victims outraged after being refused hearing

Families of Creeslough tragedy victims outraged after being refused hearing

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

It follows a decision by An Bord Pleanala to rule out a request for an oral hearing in the case.
Sunday sport: Mayo knocked out of All-Ireland Championship, Tyrone trash Cavan

Sunday sport: Mayo knocked out of All-Ireland Championship, Tyrone trash Cavan

Sun, 15 Jun, 2025

They suffered a heart-breaking 19 point to 1-15 loss to Donegal in Group 1's final game on Sunday evening.
Man (26) jailed for sexual assault of woman in Co Donegal park

Man (26) jailed for sexual assault of woman in Co Donegal park

Sun, 08 Jun, 2025

Billy Diver appeared at Letterkenny Circuit Court after pleading guilty to the sexual assault at Swan Park in Buncrana on the evening of June 24th, 2020.
Man who attacked victim after being invited to house for food jailed for six years

Man who attacked victim after being invited to house for food jailed for six years

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Tristan McAteer attacked his victim with a knife, slashing his face after he was invited back to Stephen Doherty's house in Ballybofey on October 16th, 2024
Man jailed for making bogus calls claiming bodies were floating in the sea

Man jailed for making bogus calls claiming bodies were floating in the sea

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

Nathan Coughlan also admitted breaking into and robbing churches during a crime spree over a five year period.
Man jailed for sexual assaults at Lough Derg pilgrimage site

Man jailed for sexual assaults at Lough Derg pilgrimage site

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

Tomas Gallagher (42) preyed on female victims by asking them to help him repair washing machines and tumble dryers
Woman (70s) dies after two-vehicle collision in Co Donegal

Woman (70s) dies after two-vehicle collision in Co Donegal

Sat, 31 May, 2025

The driver of the van, a man in his 50s, was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries.
Ireland's 67,000 empty holiday homes: Find out how many are in your area

Ireland's 67,000 empty holiday homes: Find out how many are in your area

Sun, 25 May, 2025

Are holiday home owners contributing to Ireland's housing crisis?
Man (60s) arrested over Creeslough explosion released without charge

Man (60s) arrested over Creeslough explosion released without charge

Sat, 24 May, 2025

He was taken in for questioning on Friday, as part of the investigation into the deadly explosion at a filling station in the County Donegal village in October 2022.
Woman (26) who took part in violent Co Donegal assault avoids jail

Woman (26) who took part in violent Co Donegal assault avoids jail

Thu, 22 May, 2025

During the video, Ms Quill can be seen acting in an aggressive manner and kicking Sloan Murphy in the back.
Second tragedy for family as man (45) killed in Galway accident named

Second tragedy for family as man (45) killed in Galway accident named

Tue, 20 May, 2025

The incident happened at Clareview Park in Ballybane at about 2.50pm on Sunday, May 18th.
Man shouted 'you will get it, bang bang' during Donegal church brawl, court told

Man shouted 'you will get it, bang bang' during Donegal church brawl, court told

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Michael McDonagh (35) is charged with threatening and abusive behaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace.
Inquest into Danielle McLaughlin’s murder in India to take place in Co Donegal

Inquest into Danielle McLaughlin’s murder in India to take place in Co Donegal

Thu, 15 May, 2025

News of the decision to hold an inquest was confirmed in a statement from the McLaughlin family
Funeral of Donegal drowning victim to take place on Saturday

Funeral of Donegal drowning victim to take place on Saturday

Wed, 14 May, 2025

Emmanuel Familola died along with his friend Matt Siband when a group of teenagers got into difficulty while swimming off Ned's Point in Buncrana on Saturday afternoon last.
Two friends who died in Donegal swimming tragedy named

Two friends who died in Donegal swimming tragedy named

Sun, 11 May, 2025

It follows an incident off the Inishowen Peninsula yesterday afternoon that sparked a huge search and rescue mission.

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