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News Ireland » Donegal » People: All-Ireland-winning Donegal football star James McHugh killed in crash

News channel or source: https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/08/10/man-60s-dies-in-co-cavan-road-crash/

Published on: Monday 10 August 2026

James McHugh, the 1992 Donegal football star, was killed in a crash in Co Cavan on Monday afternoon. The collision, involving a car and a van, occurred on the N3 at Drummallaght shortly before 2pm.

News Ireland » Donegal » People: Celtic Pride: The Celtic FC backstory of a Donegal man flying Irish flags for his Celtic hero

News channel or source: https://www.irishcentral.com/opinion/others/donegal-man-irish-flags-celtic-hero

Published on: Friday 25 July 2025

An Irish community is like a great football team. With the All-Ireland GAA final approaching on July 27 between Kerry and Donegal, fans know that when these teams commit to play together with focused ...

News Ireland » Donegal » People: Wife of Donegal footballer James McHugh dies following car crash

News channel or source: https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/08/11/the-generation-that-showed-us-all-that-anything-is-possible-donegal-gaa-pays-tribute-to-all-ireland-winner-james-mchugh/

Published on: Tuesday 11 August 2026

All-Ireland winner also died in Cavan crash as GAA pays tribute to him as part of ‘generation that showed us all that anything is possible’ ...

News Ireland » Donegal » People: Irish firefighters cycle 343 miles to NYC honoring fallen FDNY firefighters ahead of 9/11

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/public-safety-and-emergencies/fire-and-rescue/irish-firefighters-cycle-343-miles-to-nyc-honoring-fallen-fdny-firefighters-ahead-of-9-11/ar-AA2bKCs8

Published on: Monday 07 September 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Six firefighters from Donegal will cycle 343 miles from Boston to New York in the lead up to the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks ...

News Ireland » Donegal » People: Donegal people bereaved by suicide speak out in hope of helping others: ‘There is light and hope’

News channel or source: https://www.independent.ie/county/donegal/donegal-people-bereaved-by-suicide-speak-out-in-hope-of-helping-others-there-is-light-and-hope/a/132523897.html

Published on: Friday 12 September 2025

A number of Donegal people who lost loved ones to suicide have bravely shared their stories of pain and resilience offering their voices in the hope of helping others. Letterkenny Community ...

News Ireland » Donegal » People: Donegal impresses at the Rose of Tralee 2026

News channel or source: https://donegalnews.com/donegal-impresses-at-the-rose-of-tralee-2026/

Published on: Wednesday 19 August 2026

THE Rose of Tralee International Festival 2026 featured plenty of Donegal representation. Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh was eventually crowned the Rose of Tralee last night. Donegal Rose Emma ...

News Ireland » Donegal » People: ‘Heartbreaking’ McHugh deaths have cast dark cloud over Donegal, funeral hears

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-ie/family-and-relationships/marriage/heartbreaking-mchugh-deaths-have-cast-dark-cloud-over-donegal-funeral-hears/ar-AA2abiof

Published on: Saturday 15 August 2026

All-Ireland winner James McHugh and his wife Noreen died following a road accident in Co Cavan.

News Ireland » Donegal » People: Exploring Ireland’s west coast: from Dingle to Donegal, Achill Island and the Cliffs of Moher

News channel or source: https://www.cleveland.com/travel/2023/06/exploring-irelands-west-coast-from-dingle-to-donegal-achill-island-and-the-cliffs-of-moher.html

Published on: Wednesday 14 June 2023

The Dingle Peninsula is one of several scenic peninsulas along Ireland’s southwest coast. The Iveragh Peninsula, with its well-known Ring of Kerry scenic drive, is directly south and more popular. But ...

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