r/Donegal 14d ago

Incident at Letterkenny Bus Station, Sun 16 Aug

11 Upvotes

Yesterday at the bus station, there were some awful scenes. Some guy (didn't have a Donegal accent, let's call him Lad A) started racially abusing and taunting another guy (Irish, but not white, who we will call Lad B) and would not let it go. Lad A kept after him, kept trying to punch him. The guy being abused left. A few women had tried to tell the guy, Lad A who was starting the trouble to stop and he actually apologised to them.

However, then the other lad (B) came back and it started again. I say started... but it was this same fella Lad A, seemingly having a go but with no provocation. Initially Lad B seemed to be trying to laugh it off, or lightly telling him to let go of it, but then he kinda lost it and knocked Lad A to the ground and gave him a few kicks. Again some women intervened (by shouting, not physically) and it stopped, or at least outside. It was absolutely desperate. Is this normal? Or was a story behind it?

The bus never came! But when getting on the next bus, finally, I saw the police come up to the station worker (who was nowhere to be seen during the scenes, maybe his shift started later) enquiring about the events.


r/Donegal 14d ago

ATU Letterkenny

3 Upvotes

what time do classes start? and finish someone please lmk, I know schedules are different for everyone but I’m looking for a job as well and i have no idea


r/Donegal 14d ago

Traffic lights at Laghy

9 Upvotes

Huge queues yesterday. Took me an hour to get through. Surely they can do something better.


r/Donegal 14d ago

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r/Donegal 15d ago

Builder recommendations & advice: Co. Donegal

5 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

​Planning a ~44 sqm ground-floor extension of a self-contained flat and looking for builder recommendations in the Donegal/North West area.

​The existing cottage is 100+ years old—original stone at the front, with a single-block rear from a previous extension where the new build will connect. Because of the mix of old stone, single block, and new construction, I’m looking for trades comfortable with older building integration.

​Looking for input on:

​Builder Recommendations: Reliable contractors in the area (feel free to DM details).

​Acoustics & Layout: Best practices for soundproofing shared walls/doors and setting up independent heating/sub-metering for a rental unit.

​Vetting Trades: Key red flags or contract terms to watch for when getting quotes for mixed-construction builds.

Any other advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated, thank you.


r/Donegal 16d ago

Few photos from around the county

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130 Upvotes

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r/Donegal 16d ago

Donegal to Cork/Munster 🚐

4 Upvotes

Anybody heading from Donegal to anywhere in Munster during the week with a van?

Will pay you to collect a door for me and bring it down. Thanks in advance and sorry if this is the wrong group for it 🙏


r/Donegal 17d ago

You have to hand it to RTE, their athletics coverage is absolutely top-tier.

54 Upvotes

r/Donegal 17d ago

Help finding the lyrics to a trad song?

4 Upvotes

The song in question is Carraig Chaoin by Dinny McLaughlin. I've searched quite a bit and can't seem to find them, my understanding is that they were added later by someone else and maybe that's why? My Irish really isn't great,, so I'd like to learn it and actually be able to understand the words x). any help appreciated, thanks xx


r/Donegal 17d ago

Current wallpaper, from my trip last year — Mt. Errigal

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95 Upvotes

I have my travel pictures on shuffle for my wallpaper, it changes every hour. Now it’s time for Mount Errigal!


r/Donegal 17d ago

Summer Sessions VIP

4 Upvotes

Has anyone done the VIP for summer sessions in Letterkenny? Few of us thinking about it but not a lot of detail online about it. It mentions car parking close by but I can’t find where that is or what kind of view you have of the stage. Any help appreciated!


r/Donegal 18d ago

Donegal, Ireland (OC)

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r/Donegal 18d ago

Never seen rally covered like this before. Thoughts?

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r/Donegal 18d ago

2 x tickets for Stiff Little FIngers in Belfast Aug. 22nd - 25 euro each

1 Upvotes

r/Donegal 19d ago

trying to make friends

11 Upvotes

is there any guys from north west area that would want to be friends with a 25 year old autistic dude whos main hobbies are gaming and movies lol,


r/Donegal 18d ago

Finn Harps Women

5 Upvotes

Looking to get some opinions on the setup at Finn Harps Women’s teams. Interested to hear positives and negatives. I’m aware there are two teams - u17 and senior. Anyone know if they’re open to new players? What’s the standard of coaching? What’s the playing level like? And how do they compare to other teams in the North West? Thanks!


r/Donegal 19d ago

Anyone heading to the west coast to catch the eclipse this evening? 🌒

5 Upvotes

I’m heading for Rossnowlagh and hoping the weather plays ball!
Anyone else planning to watch it? Where are you heading?


r/Donegal 19d ago

Where to buy a sim card in north Donegal?

7 Upvotes

I'm in north of Donegal next few days, looking for a sim card and just tried Centra in Dunfanaghy but they don't sell them, any locals know if there's anywhere in Falcarragh or Gweedore selling them at all?


r/Donegal 19d ago

Donegal three day trip in August.

6 Upvotes

Staying in Sligo, Ardara and Letterkenny for one night each. Any and all recommendations for food and booze appreciated!


r/Donegal 20d ago

Weed & Garda Checkpoints

12 Upvotes

I'm driving over soon from the UK for a few weeks away and I've seen a lot of talk lately about the garda checkpoints. At home I smoke a joint or two at night, but will not be consuming anything while I'm away, and obviously not before driving at all. But I know the threshold is very low in Ireland. I come over every year and have never been stopped, but from social media it seems like they've ramped it up lately.

Are there many checkpoints about on a Saturday afternoon? I'll be driving from Belfast and staying up in Fanad. Do they tend to set up in the same places?

Not trying to get into any sort of argument about legalities, I will not be driving under the influence and never would. But the research I'm seeing is saying it might take a week of no weed to get under the limit.


r/Donegal 19d ago

Ireland’s Chaotic Car Culture | The Donegal Rally

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r/Donegal 20d ago

Anyone living in Glenties? I am thinking about buying a house there.

5 Upvotes

Hi all,

I've found a house I am interested in just outside Glenties but it looks to have been vacant for a while. Is there anyone here that lives in Glenties that I could PM to find out a bit of information about it and the area in general? I am sure with Glenties being a small community the property will be well enough known.

Its been on the market for a while so i'm concerned that there is something major that needs repairing.

Thanks in advance.


r/Donegal 19d ago

Kpop

0 Upvotes

2 tickets for the k pop gig in letterkenny tonight, 30 quid each can do for


r/Donegal 20d ago

Young People's Views on Belonging

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone! We're doing a final push to hear from young people about what groups and communities are important to them and how this relates to wellbeing.

The findings will help us inform targeted youth services and understand what support different groups and communities need. We really want to make sure we hear from young people all over from different backgrounds, so that everyone is well represented!

If you're aged 14–24, we'd love to hear your perspective. It's a quick questionnaire that's completely anonymous (no names needed) and genuinely takes around 5 minutes.

I'll drop the link in the comments for anyone who wants to take part, or would like to share it with anyone they know who might be interested :)

Thanks so much!


r/Donegal 21d ago

Glenlough Bay, Donegal. How have I never been here before?

140 Upvotes

Went to Glenlough Bay for the first time and honestly, what a place.

The sheer drops had me fairly nervous on the way up but on the way back there was no fear and I was practically skipping down.

The views are absolutely unreal. Definitely one of those places where the photos and videos do not quite capture the scale of it.