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It’s the little Irish-language series set in a local parish as it aimed to unravel a troubling and mysterious death. Now Irish crime drama Crá has become a global sensation with audiences – after being snapped up by TV networks and streamers in no fewer than 68 countries. Among the international broadcasters showing the series are BBC, high-profile French channel ARTÉ and the AMC/Acorn TV networks in the US. Crá’s growing international appeal has come as welcome news to its cast and crew – including Cork actor Alex Murphy, who brushed up on his Irish to take on his first-ever…

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to acknowledge that the Pentagon has developed plans to take over Greenland and Panama by force if necessary, but refused to answer repeated questions on his use of Signal chats to discuss military operations during a hotly combative congressional hearing on Thursday. Democratic members of the House Armed Services Committee repeatedly got into heated exchanges with Mr Hegseth, with some of the toughest lines of questioning coming from military veterans as many demanded yes or no answers and he tried to avoid direct responses about his actions as Pentagon chief. Pete Hegseth fields questions from…

Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty is urging the government to take immediate action to address the shortage of childcare places in Donegal. The Sinn Fein TD highlighted the crippling cost of childcare for many parents, exacerbated by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. He stated that the cost is often comparable to taking out another mortgage. He said, “Securing a spot for a child in a creche or with a childminder is becoming increasingly difficult for parents. My office has been overwhelmed with calls from desperate parents seeking childcare in Donegal.” “When this issue is raised with the government, they rely on outdated…

A proposed extension to a warehouse in Letterkenny aims to provide crucial storage space. The application for the development at Kiltoy indicates that the expanded facility will offer storage solutions specifically for homeowners affected by defective building blocks. Secure Storage Services Letterkenny Limited is behind the proposal to add two new extensions to their current storage site. According to the applicant’s architect, “We strongly support this application given the ongoing Defective Blocks crisis in Donegal. There’s a clear need for increased storage options for families undertaking the remediation process.” Local council planners are expected to reach a decision on the…

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Donegal GAA has released crucial traffic information for fans heading to Dr Hyde Park in Roscommon this Sunday for the highly anticipated match. The All-Ireland Round 3 clash, expected to completely sell out all 20,000 tickets, kicks off at 4pm. Please take note of the following traffic advisory if you are planning to attend: A section of the N61 between Boyle and Tulsk has been closed for construction since May 19th (see details below). This section is impassable. The segment of the N61 between Boyle and Tulsk that is currently closed to traffic. This closure affects the most direct route…

Rosses AC athletes delivered a series of impressive performances at the NI & Ulster U14-U20 Age Group Championships, held at the Antrim Forum in Belfast over the weekend. On the track, Ayva Boyle finished 3rd in her 75m Hurdles heat (U14G), while Niamh Doogan showcased her speed and consistency by claiming 3rd place in both the 80m and 250m Hurdles Finals (U16G). Lucas Parker clocked a 4th place finish in his 200m heat. The Rosses U14G team also secured a strong 5th place in the 4x100m Relay. In the 800m races, Shauna McGovern and Molly Sharkey finished 5th and 4th…

More and more people are discovering the unique satisfaction of putting their very own home-grown produce on the table, with some digging their early potatoes by now. However, local authorities in many areas don’t seem interested in providing allotments to people wishing to grow fruit and vegetables for themselves. Community Gardens Ireland has written to Local Government Minister James Browne calling for a new survey of authorities to find out their position on the provision of allotments and community gardens. Only 16 of 31 local authorities responded to a survey, carried out last year, with no local authority in Dublin…

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Donegal has seen a significant drop in planning permissions granted during the first quarter of this year, with a decrease of nearly 30%. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) data reveals that 119 permissions were granted for houses and 9 for apartments (a total of 125) in Donegal between January and March. This represents a 27.7% decrease compared to the 164 permissions granted in the same period in 2024. Across the country, the total number of dwelling units approved in Quarter 1 (Q1) 2025 fell by 2.5% year-on-year, reaching 8,177 units, down from 8,387 units in Q1 2024.   Large decrease…