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22 Jun 2026 latest- planningPlanning application received: CONSTRUCTION OF EXTENSION TO THE EAST SIDE OF EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE...Lifford
- planningPlanning application received: (1) FORMING A NEW VEHICLE ENTRANCE TO SITE OFF LOCAL RD L-1715-1, (2)...Donegal
- planningPlanning application received: DEMOLITION AND REPLACEMENT OF A PRIVATE DWELLING AND DECOMMISSIONING AND...Letterkenny
- planningPlanning application received: CONSTRUCTION OF A DWELLING HOUSE WITH ASSOCIATED SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM...Donegal Town
- planningPlanning application received: CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DWELLING HOUSE, INSTALLATION OF PROPRIETARY SEWERAGE...Killybegs
- planningPlanning application received: (1) RETENTION OF ACCESS ROAD AND (2) CONSTRUCTION OF DWELLING WITH...Lifford
- planningPlanning application received: CONSTRUCTION OF A DWELLING HOUSE AND DOMESTIC GARAGE, INSTALLATION OF...Donegal
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- planningPlanning application received: GARDEN/HOBBY ROOM WITH GAMES AREA AND SEPARATE DOMESTIC STORE AS...Ballyshannon
- planningPlanning application received: ERECTION OF 660 PV SOLAR PANELS TO COVER A MAXIMUM AREA OF 1265M2 FOR...Lifford
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Donegal Women's Gaelic Footballers Face Mayo in Crucial All-Ireland Group 3 Match
The Donegal Women's Gaelic Football team is set to face Mayo in a decisive Group 3 match of the TG Cahir All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. The game, taking place at...
Pearse Doherty TD asked the Minister for Finance: Tax Yield
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total amount of profits subject to non-trading corporation tax, the total corporation tax take on non-trading income each year...
Pearse Doherty TD spoke in the Dáil: Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
Pearse Doherty TD (Sinn Féin, Donegal) contributed to the questions on “Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions”.
Housing Policy Debate in Donegal as Committee Recommends Eviction Ban
A Donegal TD clashed with Thornistia over housing policy as a new report from the Arrokta's Housing Committee recommends 14 measures to tackle homelessness. The report suggests...
Donegal International Rally Preview and Derelict Sites Inquiry
Local radio previews the Donegal International Rally, highlighting logistical details for attendees. A caller questions why Donegal did not collect derelict sites levies since...
Court Reports
All court cases →27 Apr
Ex-army captain fails in bid to jump up council pay scale
A former Defence Forces captain has failed in a claim against Donegal County Council at the Workplace Relations Commission regarding his starting salary. Daniel McChrystal, who held the rank of captain, took...
Summary on localnews.ie22 Apr'Thrill seeker' who flipped car on M50 after garda chase jailed for two years
A 19-year-old man from Tallaght has been sentenced to two years in custody following two high-speed pursuits by gardaí within four months, including an incident in which his vehicle overturned on the M50....
Summary on localnews.ie17 AprRefusal to comply with unpaid wages ruling was discriminatory, WRC rules
A County Donegal hair salon supplier has been ordered to pay €106,000 to a former salesman following a Workplace Relations Commission ruling that found age and disability discrimination. Damien O'Doherty, who...
Summary on localnews.ie13 AprNative Irish speaker who bludgeoned grandfather to death committed to CMH
A 39-year-old man from Gweedore in Co Donegal has been committed to the Central Mental Hospital following a special verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity in relation to the death of his grandfather....
Summary on localnews.ie13 AprDonaldson murder accused to get book of evidence
A 49-year-old man charged with the murder of former senior Sinn Féin official Denis Donaldson has been remanded in custody by the Special Criminal Court until June. Antoin Duffy, of Braade, Kincasslagh,...
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All planning →Planning applications, decisions and objections.
Planning application received: CONSTRUCTION OF EXTENSION TO THE EAST SIDE OF EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE WITH MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXIS
STEPHEN & LESLEY ANNE MCCAUL — CARROWHUGH GREENCASTLE LIFFORD PO CO. DONEGAL. CONSTRUCTION OF EXTENSION TO THE EAST SIDE OF EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE WITH MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXIS...
Planning application received: (1) FORMING A NEW VEHICLE ENTRANCE TO SITE OFF LOCAL RD L-1715-1, (2) CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DWELLING H
ROISÍN MEEHAN — LETTERTREANE LETTERBARROW DONEGAL PO CO. DONEGAL. (1) FORMING A NEW VEHICLE ENTRANCE TO SITE OFF LOCAL RD L-1715-1, (2) CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DWELLING H...
Planning application received: DEMOLITION AND REPLACEMENT OF A PRIVATE DWELLING AND DECOMMISSIONING AND PROPOSAL OF A NEW WASTEWATE
DAVID KENNEDY — CARNBOY LETTERKENNY PO CO. DONEGAL F94 KR25. DEMOLITION AND REPLACEMENT OF A PRIVATE DWELLING AND DECOMMISSIONING AND PROPOSAL OF A NEW WASTEWATE...
Planning application received: CONSTRUCTION OF A DWELLING HOUSE WITH ASSOCIATED SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM AND DOMESTIC GARAGE. A NAT
JOHN BOYLAN — TAWNYVORGAL LOUGH ESKE DONEGAL TOWN CO. DONEGAL. CONSTRUCTION OF A DWELLING HOUSE WITH ASSOCIATED SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM AND DOMESTIC GARAGE. A NAT...
Planning application received: CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DWELLING HOUSE, INSTALLATION OF PROPRIETARY SEWERAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM AND PERCOL
TOMMY BLAINE & KELSEA BOYLE — MEENYHOOGAN KILLYBEGS DONEGAL PO CO. DONEGAL. CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DWELLING HOUSE, INSTALLATION OF PROPRIETARY SEWERAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM AND PERCOL...
Planning application received: (1) RETENTION OF ACCESS ROAD AND (2) CONSTRUCTION OF DWELLING WITH ATTACHED GARAGE, CONNECTION TO NE
JONATHAN BRADLEY — SHARAGORE LINSFORT LIFFORD PO CO. DONEGAL. (1) RETENTION OF ACCESS ROAD AND (2) CONSTRUCTION OF DWELLING WITH ATTACHED GARAGE, CONNECTION TO NE...
Politics & TDs
Meet your TDs →Dáil contributions and parliamentary questions from your TDs.
Pat the Cope Gallagher TD spoke in the Dáil: Cost of Disability Strategic Focus Network Summit: Discussion
Pat the Cope Gallagher TD (Fianna Fáil, Donegal) contributed to the debate on “Cost of Disability Strategic Focus Network Summit: Discussion”.
Charles Ward TD spoke in the Dáil: Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Charles Ward TD (100% RDR, Donegal) contributed to the debate on “Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine”.
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD spoke in the Dáil: Proposal for Inshore Fisheries Income Stabilisation and Climate Compensation Scheme: National Inshore Fishermans Association (Resumed)
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD (Sinn Féin, Donegal) contributed to the debate on “Proposal for Inshore Fisheries Income Stabilisation and Climate Compensation Scheme: National Inshore...
Pearse Doherty TD asked the Minister for Finance: Departmental Appointments
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of meetings since 2020 he and his officials had with a company (details supplied) in relation to EU Savings and Investments...
Pearse Doherty TD spoke in the Dáil: Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
Pearse Doherty TD (Sinn Féin, Donegal) contributed to the questions on “Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions”.
Charlie McConalogue TD spoke in the Dáil: Update on Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Charlie McConalogue TD (Fianna Fáil, Donegal) contributed to the debate on “Update on Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Department of Culture, Communications and Sport”.
Crime & Gardaí
596 storiesGarda appeals, incidents and crime news.
Ex-army captain fails in bid to jump up council pay scale
A former Defence Forces captain has failed in a claim against Donegal County Council at the Workplace Relations Commission regarding his starting salary. Daniel McChrystal, who...
'Thrill seeker' who flipped car on M50 after garda chase jailed for two years
A 19-year-old man from Tallaght has been sentenced to two years in custody following two high-speed pursuits by gardaí within four months, including an incident in which his...
Refusal to comply with unpaid wages ruling was discriminatory, WRC rules
A County Donegal hair salon supplier has been ordered to pay €106,000 to a former salesman following a Workplace Relations Commission ruling that found age and disability...
Native Irish speaker who bludgeoned grandfather to death committed to CMH
A 39-year-old man from Gweedore in Co Donegal has been committed to the Central Mental Hospital following a special verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity in relation to the...
Donaldson murder accused to get book of evidence
A 49-year-old man charged with the murder of former senior Sinn Féin official Denis Donaldson has been remanded in custody by the Special Criminal Court until June. Antoin Duffy,...
Extradited man charged with murder of Denis Donaldson
A 49-year-old man extradited from Scotland has been charged at the Special Criminal Court with the murder of Denis Donaldson, a former Provisional IRA member and senior Sinn Féin...
GAA & Sport
3 storiesFixtures, results and club news.
James Nominated for FAI Schools International Footballer of the Year
A student from St. Joseph's Patrician College in Galway has been shortlisted for the FAI Schools International Footballer of the Year award, becoming the first Galway player to...
Turman defeat Neve Connell in Donegal football league clash
Turman secured a 2-12 to 12-point victory over Neve Connell at Davyburn Memorial Park in the Men's Senior Football League. The result sees defending league champions Turman...
Dunnegal's Challenging Road in All-Ireland Championship
Dunnegal faces a tough path in the All-Ireland championship after recent home losses, while other teams like Monaghan, Kerry, and Derry secured key victories. The upcoming...
Community & Events
2 storiesParish bulletins, fundraising, festivals.
Deputy Calls for Extended Fuel Support as Transport Sector Struggles
Deputy Martin Kenny has urged the government to extend fuel support for the transport sector amid rising costs, while a mother from County Donegal continues to seek a public...
Local ladies raise funds for North West Hospice in Bundoran
A group of women in Bundoran collected donations for North West Hospice on Friday, with local radio presenter Marian expressing gratitude for their efforts. The collection was...
People & Faces
Homecomings, anniversaries, weddings, retirements — the lighter local-radio chatter. More once the radio-share sync resumes.
Towns in Co. Donegal
Letterkenny
Planning application received: DEMOLITION AND REPLACEMENT OF A PRIVATE DWELLING AND DECOMMISSIONING AND PROPOSAL OF A NE
406
stories
Lifford
Planning application received: CONSTRUCTION OF EXTENSION TO THE EAST SIDE OF EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE WITH MODIFICATIONS
195
stories
Convoy
Planning conditional: DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DWELLING DUE TO DEFECTIVE CONCRETE BLOCKWORK AND ERECTION OF A REPLACEMENT
124
stories
Buncrana
Planning application received: INSTALLATION OF A NEW ON-SITE EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANT TO SERVE EXISTING DWELLING AND ALL
71
stories
Donegal Town
Planning application received: CONSTRUCTION OF A DWELLING HOUSE WITH ASSOCIATED SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM AND DOMESTIC GAR
61
stories
Ballyshannon
Planning application received: CONSTRUCTION OF (1) NEW DWELLING HOUSE WITH PROPRIETARY EFFLUENT TREATMENT SYSTEM AND PER
47
stories
Bundoran
Planning conditional: CONSTRUCTION OF EXTENSIONS TO SIDE AND REAR OF EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE, REPLACEMENT DRAFT LOBBY TO
38
stories
Killybegs
Planning application received: CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DWELLING HOUSE, INSTALLATION OF PROPRIETARY SEWERAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM
33
stories
Carndonagh
REFURBISHMENT OF EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE WITH INCREASE OF EAVES HEIGHT
31
stories
Glenties
Planning conditional: DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DEFECTIVE CONCRETE BLOCK DWELLING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW REPLACEMENT DWE
25
stories
Rathmullan
Planning conditional: DEMOLITION OF EXISTING MICA DAMAGED DETACHED DWELLING AND CONSTRUCTION OF REPLACEMENT DWELLING AND
23
stories
Ballybofey
(1) DEMOLITION OF EXISTING REAR EXTENSION AND DETACHED DOMESTIC GARAGE AND (2)
19
stories
Mountcharles
ALTERATIONS TO APPROVED PLANNING PERMISSION REF. NO. 24/60229 WHICH CONSISTS OF THE
9
stories
Raphoe
Planning application 2660404
8
stories
Ardara
CONSTRUCTION OF EXTENSION AND RENOVATION OF EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE WITH ELEVATIONAL
7
stories
Ramelton
Planning conditional: BITMAC/BLACK TOPPED DRIVEWAY FINISH IN LIEU OF AGGREGATE AS PER CONDITION NO. 9 OF PLANNING PERMIS
5
stories
Gweedore
Native Irish speaker who bludgeoned grandfather to death committed to CMH
3
stories
Dunfanaghy
ERECTION OF A DWELLING HOUSE, DOMESTIC GARAGE, WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM WITH
3
stories
Milford
James Nominated for FAI Schools International Footballer of the Year
3
stories
Castlefinn
10 years for "extreme" sexual abuse of cousin
2
stories
Falcarragh
Planning application 2660393
1
story
Dungloe
Planning application 2660399
1
story
Annagry
Planning application received: (1) DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDING AND (2) CONSTRUCTION OF A DOMESTIC DWELLING AND GARAG
1
story
Stranorlar
Planning application received: RENEWAL AND UPGRADE OF THE WASTEWATER SYSTEM SERVING EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE
1
story