Religious bookstore chain reopens former Letterkenny Veritas outlet
The international religious bookstore chain, St Pauls, has reopened the former Veritas store in Letterkenny. The move comes just over three months after the town lost Veritas when it closed its doors...
View ArticleWatch: Buncrana warrior Christine Gill surprised with VIP Westlife invite!
Remarkable Buncrana woman Christine Gill got the surprise of her life yesterday when members of her all-time favourite band, Westlife, sent her a VIP gig invite. Christine (39), who has been battling a...
View ArticleShane O’Donnell says he’s ‘living the dream’ with Donegal!
St Eunan’s star, Shane O’Donnell, says he’s ‘living the dream’ with rejuvenated Donegal. The Letterkenny man was speaking this week to GAA.ie ahead of Sunday’s mouthwatering clash with Derry in...
View ArticleCloughaneely Band to play heartfelt tribute to Enya at Ulster SFC parade
The Cloughaneely Band’s performance at the Donegal-Derry Ulster game this Sunday will carry extra emotion as they honour the late Enya McMurrough. Both the Junior and Senior band have been invited by...
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Major All-Ireland drama win for talented Termon pupils!
Termon National School yesterday claimed victory in the Junior Section at the All-Ireland Féile Scoildrámaíochta finals in Mullingar. The talented Senior Infant and First Class students, under the...
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Acting legend Stephen Rea talks Donegal in special RTÉ documentary tonight
Tonight’s RTÉ documentary ‘Stephen Rea: The Fire in Me Now’ follows the veteran star as he visits his beloved Donegal. The 78-year-old, who has starred in such films The Crying Game, is originally from...
View ArticleBreaking: Ballybofey brothers to appear in court over €2.2M drugs haul
Two brothers are to appear in court this afternoon charged with Tuesday’s huge €2.2million drugs seizure near Ballybofey. In a major operation, Gardaí and Revenue officers swooped on a commercial...
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Darts: Impressive Dean Gallagher wins Norman Blain Tournament
The impressive Dean Gallagher was the winner of the annual Norman Blain tournament which took place in Glencolmcille last weekend. A high standard of darts on view all day where many of our county...
View ArticleReopening of respite services a ‘positive step forward’ for Carndonagh
Riverwalk Respite House in Carndonagh has officially reopened its doors today, welcoming back former users of the service as well as new faces. The vital service had been halted in recent years as...
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Ballybofey brothers appear in court over €2.2m cannabis seizure
Two Ballybofey brothers have appeared in court in connection with a €2.2million cannabis seizure. Patrick McGinty, a 38-year-old, and 30-year-old Michael McGinty, each with an address at...
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Vacancies: Donegal Travellers Project is hiring Project Coordinators
The Donegal Travellers Project is currently seeking to hire an Intercultural Project Coordinator and an Assistant Intercultural Project Coordinator. For full details on both positions, see the...
View ArticleDonegal coastal groups urged to apply to new €15M FLAG scheme
Coastal community groups around Donegal are urged to apply for funding to the new €15 million Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAG) scheme. The FLAG Coastal Communities Development Scheme 2025-2029 will...
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Sun to shine for Letterkenny’s Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s this Saturday!
Everyone is invited to enjoy a sunny stroll in the park this weekend for Parkinson’s Ireland, ‘A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s’ in Letterkenny’s Bernard McGlinchey Town Park on Saturday, April 5th...
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Watch: Scoil Mhuire gan Smál team gears up for robotics showdown in Texas
A team of bright sparks from Scoil Mhuire gan Smál in Letterkenny has scored the opportunity of a lifetime at the VEX Robotics World Finals this May! After being crowned All-Ireland Robot Skills...
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Picture Special: Donegal Hoteliers celebrate sector’s resilience and passion...
Hoteliers of Donegal turned out in style for a luxurious night at Lough Eske Castle on Monday for the Donegal branch of the Irish Hotels Federation Ball. The annual event brings together hoteliers,...
View ArticleQueen’s University seeks Donegal students for healthcare scholarships
Queen’s University Belfast is looking for local Donegal students to apply for scholarship opportunities to study healthcare and innovative healthcare technologies. The Optum Healthcare Regional...
View ArticleRNLI heroes rescued 62 people in Donegal in 2024
Featured photo: Bundoran RNLI RNLI lifeboats in Donegal were launched over 86 times last year, bringing 62 people to safety. Some 28 of those launches were carried out in the hours of darkness. The...
View ArticleUrgent intervention sought to fund rebuild of Raphoe Community Playgroup
Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has called on the Tánaiste to take action after Raphoe Community Playgroup was refused funding to rebuild their building. The Playgroup is a community childcare service...
View ArticleDonegal man jailed for assaulting elderly mother
A Donegal man has been jailed following a serious assault on his elderly mother. The man, who is in his 40s, appeared before Letterkenny District Court this week. The accused was brought to court from...
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Free parking option for Ulster SFC match this Sunday
Thousands are expected in Ballybofey on Sunday 6th April for Donegal’s home clash with Derry in the Ulster Senior Football Championship. Throw-in is at 2pm. Seán Mac Cumhaills GAA club will be...
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