# Donegal

This year

2023

THE MORNING LEAD

Officials to bypass Stormont deadlock to publish review of island's rail network

A report by

Eoghan Dalton

The All-Island Strategic Rail Review is examining how to improve links between the island’s regions and major cities.

The study requires the approval of governments in both jurisdictions due to its 32-county nature.

Draft proposals are understood to involve reviving long-dormant lines - but the plan requires the return of Stormont.

Should the impasse continue in Northern Ireland, transport officials will see whether recently passed legislation will allow the release of the review.

18.4k

Apr 11th 2023, 12:05 AM

# Departure

Ryan McHugh leaves Donegal panel

Kilcar man has not played all year and has departed the set-up

9.8k

Apr 6th 2023, 12:00 PM

# Taking Charge

Aidan O'Rourke to remain as Donegal interim manager for rest of 2023 season

Paddy Carr stepped down as Donegal boss last week.

2.8k

Mar 28th 2023, 5:34 PM

# Eviction

'No emergency accommodation offered' to family of eight evicted from rental home in Donegal

The family, which includes six children, are currently staying at a friends house in their spare room until Friday. They have nowhere else lined up to go.

62.0k

Mar 27th 2023, 7:37 PM

# Five star display

Mayo outgun Donegal in relegation shootout

Michael Moyles’ side built up commanding lead by half-time.

3.6k

Mar 26th 2023, 6:13 PM

# Reaction

'No suggestion of any misconduct relating to Karl' - Donegal to seek Lacey's return to academy

The county has become embroiled in controversy in recent weeks.

6.6k

Mar 24th 2023, 9:39 AM

# Exit

Paddy Carr resigns as Donegal senior football manager

Carr took charge of the team five months ago.

9.1k

Mar 22nd 2023, 3:24 PM

# Courts

Gardaí forced entry to Jasmine McMonagle's home after her daughter seen at window, trial hears

The jury were also told how a Garda saw Ms McMonagle’s lifeless body lying in a pool of blood after he looked through a small gap in the curtains.

22.8k

Mar 21st 2023, 3:45 PM

# Donegal

Mother-of-two Jasmine McMonagle met a 'brutal death', murder trial hears

Richard Burke (32) has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Jasmine McMonagle but guilty to manslaughter.

41.4k

Updated

Mar 20th 2023, 7:07 PM

# Green And Red Rule

Mayo book decider spot with first-ever win in Donegal as relegation looms for hosts

Kevin McStay’s men ran out 1-17 to 0-9 winners.

9.1k

Mar 19th 2023, 6:10 PM

# Anniversary

Twin sister appeals for information on 46th anniversary of Mary Boyle's disappearance

Boyle disappeared while visiting her grandparents in Ballyshannon, Co Donegal.

22.0k

Mar 18th 2023, 5:41 PM

# Dominant Dubs

1-3 for star forward Tyrrell as Dublin swat strugglers Donegal aside

Maxi Curran’s side will be relegated if Mayo avoid defeat at home to Galway on Sunday.

3.2k

Mar 17th 2023, 4:58 PM

# Saturday Night Lights

Armagh bounce back with win over Donegal, Lowry stars in Laois victory

A three-point success at the Athletic Grounds for Kieran McGeeney’s team.

6.1k

Mar 4th 2023, 9:19 PM

# Lidl NFL Division 1

Dominant Cork able to make 14 substitutions against Donegal

Coppinger and Leahy hit two goals each for Rebels.

7.9k

Feb 26th 2023, 3:13 PM

# honours even

Donegal snatch injury-time equaliser to ensure share of the spoils with Galway

Donegal failed to score in the second-half until the 66th minute as the sides played out a cagey tie.

6.5k

Feb 26th 2023, 2:29 PM

# Tory Island

'When I saw the ferry I thought - ohhh': The Ukrainians who have made Tory Island home

“When we read about Tory Island and that it only has around 130 people, we thought, ‘wow, this will be interesting’.”

51.3k

Feb 25th 2023, 12:05 AM

# Treatment Table

Hamstring injury setbacks for key Donegal and Cork forwards

Both Patrick McBrearty and Cathail O’Mahony have been hit with injury blows.

6.7k

Feb 20th 2023, 7:08 AM

# Gardaí

Gardaí appeal for information ahead of anniversary of murdered man Andrew Allen

Andrew was 24 when he was shot dead at his home in Buncrana in 2012.

9.4k

Feb 8th 2023, 10:43 PM

# TG4

TG4 confirms its documentary on Creeslough tragedy will air tonight as planned

The father of one of the ten victims has questioned the timing of the documentary, which is due to air tonight.

29.1k

Updated

Feb 8th 2023, 5:40 PM

# Wrap

Tyrone bounce back against Donegal as Meath and Derry triumph

It was a busy afternoon in the Allianz football leagues.

6.5k

Feb 5th 2023, 4:12 PM

# RIP

Young fisherman drowns off Donegal coast

The incident happened 70 miles north-west of Arranmore Island.

20.5k

Feb 5th 2023, 2:30 PM

# Sharpshooters

Kerry edge Donegal by two points in league thriller

Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh hit 1-8 to propel Kerry to a two-point win in the Lidl NFL Division 1.

6.0k

Feb 4th 2023, 2:58 PM

# Trucking for Creeslough

Truck run organised by one of the first responders to Creeslough tragedy taking place today

It’s being organised by Colin Kilpatrick, who was one of the first people on the scene the day of the explosion.

13.5k

Feb 4th 2023, 6:30 AM

# Donegal

Trial date set for man accused of murdering mother in house fire

Guenter Lohse will go on trial on 8 April 2024 at the Central Criminal Court.

7.9k

Jan 31st 2023, 3:14 PM

# creeslough

Together for Creeslough concert an opportunity to 'look forward with hope'

Last night’s concert in Letterkenny began with a reflection to honour the ten people who died in the explosion.

14.6k

Jan 31st 2023, 9:02 AM

# Bundoran

Man charged after alleged assault of Garda in Donegal

The incident is alleged to have happened on Monday.

11.9k

Jan 25th 2023, 9:11 AM

# Tune in

7 GAA matches live on TV next weekend as Allianz football league begins

Plenty for GAA fans to get stuck into.

20.4k

Jan 23rd 2023, 2:41 PM

# patrol car

Investigation underway as Garda car discovered on fire outside Co Donegal station

The alarm was raised shortly before 4:15am.

38.2k

Jan 21st 2023, 7:32 PM

# Letterkenny

Passengers evacuated as Bus Éireann Expressway coach catches fire in Co Donegal

The incident occurred at the Dry Arch Roundabout in Letterkenny yesterday evening.

13.2k

Jan 6th 2023, 7:43 AM

Last year

2022

# Sean Rooney

Funeral honours 'national hero' and 'kind and loving' Private Seán Rooney in Dundalk

Seán’s funeral took place in Dundalk this morning before a burial service in Donegal later today.

32.5k

Updated

Dec 22nd 2022, 8:11 PM

# Funding

Operational funding of over €21 million announced for five regional airports

Cork will receive the biggest allocation, at just over €10.4 million.

9.2k

Dec 6th 2022, 4:44 PM

# Addition

Derry legend Paddy Bradley joins Donegal backroom team

The management set-up is ’90% complete,’ a statement from Donegal GAA confirmed.

3.8k

Nov 26th 2022, 9:47 PM

# Donegal

Gardaí have concluded their examination of Creeslough blast site

Forensic scientists and engineering experts were examining the site in Donegal since 7 October.

17.9k

Nov 17th 2022, 1:46 PM

# Goat

'He's not going to be lost for Donegal for too long' - Murphy backed for future county senior role

Former Donegal manager Declan Bonner pays tribute to the retired Michael Murphy, and ponders if a move into management awaits the Glenswilly man.

5.6k

Nov 17th 2022, 1:15 PM

# Time to go

Donegal All-Ireland winning captain Michael Murphy retires from inter-county football

Murphy captained Donegal to five Ulster senior football titles.

33.0k

Nov 16th 2022, 7:03 PM

# RIP

Teenager dies after road traffic collision in Letterkenny

The drivers of the two vehicles involved in the collision have been taken to hospital.

10.8k

Nov 10th 2022, 12:24 PM

# Weather Warning

Status yellow wind warning currently in place across Donegal, Galway and Mayo

Met Éireann warns strong to gale force winds with gusts of to 110km/h are expected.

9.9k

Nov 10th 2022, 7:24 AM

# creeslough

Businesses affected by Creeslough blast to receive grants to repair damage

Emergency funding is to be made available for firms and community groups affected by the explosion which claimed 10 lives.

12.9k

Nov 9th 2022, 7:28 PM

# Donegal Delight

'It was my sister who saw it first' - Ireland's latest teenage call-up chasing World Cup dream

19-year-old Peamount United midfielder Erin McLaughlin is in her first senior camp this week.

7.4k

Nov 9th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Hotseat

Carr-O’Rourke team set to be proposed to take charge of Donegal

A meeting to ratify the new ticket will take place on Monday night.

7.4k

Oct 23rd 2022, 8:51 PM