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The scene of the accident this evening just south of Donegal town.

Collision near Donegal town

Gardaí and emergency services are attending the scene of a two car collision just south of Abbey Vocational School, Donegal Town.

Planning practices to be reviewed

A major investigation into alleged planning irregularities in Donegal is on the cards following a High Court decision on Friday.

Cllr. Gerry Crawford pictured outside two boarded up houses at Hollybush Estate in Porthall. Photo Brian Mc Daid.2706bd572

Reduced resources, fear of housing crisis

A Stranorlar Electoral Area councillor said the lack of resources for housing will lead to a housing crisis for the next generation.

Local residents at the public march in support of Dungloe Community Hospital on Saturday. Photo Thomas Gallagher 1706TG58

March shows great support for hospital

There were no speeches in Dungloe on Saturday, no demonstrations, just hundreds of people marching in the rain to support their local hospital.

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Man arrested in connection with Letterkenny murder

A 47-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Bogdan Michalkiawicz in Letterkenny last month.

TODAY'S FRONT PAGE - Don't miss our special souvenir supplement to mark the last ever broadsheet edition of the Donegal Democrat

Last ever broadsheet edition of the Donegal Democrat

Don’t miss today’s historic edition of the Donegal Democrat.

Sport rss

Conor McIlwaine will be in Belgium for four weeks training this summer

McIlwaine called into Irish training camp in Belgium

Errigal Cycling Club’s Conor McIlwaine has been named on Cycling Ireland’s 10-strong panel that will travel to Europe for four weeks this summer.

Lifford Celtic won the Donegal League Premier Division

Donegal League introduce interactive awards

The Donegal Junior League have introduced a Player of the Month Award the public can vote on.

Mark English

English out of European teams

Mark English has withdrawn from the European Team Championships First League in Dublin this weekend.

Darren McElwaine was on target for Letterkenny Rovers in Fanad

Ulster Senior League taking shape

Drumkeen United have proven themselves to be the surprise package in the Ulster Senior League this term to date.

Winners of the MS Golf Classic: Barry Allen, William Laird, Sedan Duffy and Terence Laird.

Successful MS Golf Classic

The Donegal branch of MS Society held a very successful Golf Outing at Ballybofey and Stranorlar Golf Club recently with a very large entry.

GAA Fixtures

Fixtures for GAA in Donegal for the coming week include.

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Awards for Pobalscoil students video

Aodh Mairtín Ó Fearraigh, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta journalist and secretary of the GAA County Board, presented the awards to Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair students recently for their involvement in a range of activities over the year.

Lifestyle rss

Zack Gallagher. Photo Thomas Gallagher 1608TG11

New food tours business hots up

A chef from Donegal Town has joined forces with a chef from Athy to bring ‘foodie’ tourists to Ireland.

Mark Rush and Emily Browne, proprietors of Smuggler's Creek Inn, Rossnowlagh, pictured with head chefs Joe & Deirdre Clinton and commis chef Terri Gallagher with their CATEX Ireland medals.

Gourmet American BBQ as chefs go for gold

Smuggler’s Creek in Rossnowlagh is hosting an All-American BBQ with a difference tomorrow night in aid of the North West Culinary Team.

Beaches such as Rossnowlagh were packed this weekend.

Heat Wave masks the dangers of Rip Currents and Cold Water

Hot weather often lulls people into a false sense of security that will place lives at risk this weekend at beaches, rivers and lakes. Knowing the dangers will reduce the chance of water-related accidents and tragedies.

Will it be happy ever after for David and Rosemary Mortimore aka Joe Walsh and Fran McGloin in Borderline Players' production of It Runs in the Family.

Borderline Players present It Runs in the Family

Following the success of last year’s hit show, Cash on Delivery, Pettigo-based, Borderline Players are back on stage this month with the Ray Cooney comedy It Runs in the Family.

Aidan O'Hara's new book will be launched this weekend in Glencolmcille

Celebrating St Colmcille this weekend

A festival celebrating the heritage of St Colmcille takes place this weekend in Glencolmcille.

Dr Mary Anna Wright

Donegal businesses get free coaching boost

A number of Donegal businesses are getting a helping hand this month as part of an international celebration.

Community rss

Cultural Diversity talk tonight

A Cultural Diversity talk will be given in St Mary’s Parish Centre, Stranorlar this evening (Monday) at 7pm. The event is free.

Drumkeen

Drumkeen Community 4th Annual Car Wash: We are having our annual car wash at the crossroads this Sun 16th June from 10.00 am-3.00 pm, all proceeds towards Drumkeen St. Vincent De Paul. We are inviting everyone in the community to come along and lend a hand on the day and make it another huge success.

The Donegal Rose, Catherine McCarron from Raphoe

Raphoe

Good luck Catherine: The Family Resource Centre would like to take this opportunity to wish local woman Catherine Mc Carron the best of luck in the Rose of Tralee Festival taking place in Kerry in August. Catherine was one of the first group of young people involved in our afterschool programme away back in 1999 and even then it was obvious that Catherine was destined for success!

Creeslough

Kildarragh Fair: The Kildarragh Fair Gathering takes place this year from Wednesday August 7th until Sunday August 11th. The main beneficiary this year is Donegal Mental Health.

European Boxing Champion Jason Quigley. 2412cg210

Twin Towns

Gold for Jason the new European Champion: Well done and congratulations to Jason Quigley who was crowned Senior European Boxing Champion in Minsk. Jason didn’t have an easy run to the final having to get past the two top seeds but he did it in style and all in the Finn Valley would like to wish him well.

Pupils from Gael Scoil na gCeitre Maistri, Donegal Town were presented with with a flag by Jimmy Strongheart Perri on behaf of the Choctaw Indian Nation in 2011. Also pictured, the then Gael Scoil principal Seosamh Mac Suibhne. Photo Thomas Gallagher

Annual Famine Walk in Donegal Town

The ‘Commemorative Walk of Tears’ famine walk will take place in Donegal Town tomorrow morning (Friday, May 31) at 9.30 am.

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