‘We’re not a fire fighting agency’ says Air Corps as they defends response time
The Air Corps has defended its response time in helping contain gorse fires in Donegal, saying it is not a primary fire fighting agency. A large wildfire scorched hundreds of acres of land around...
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Picture special: Dramatic scenes as gorse fires rage in West Donegal
An amazing community response in West Donegal saw locals battle raging gorse fires, which threatened homes in the area. Firemen, civil defence, Gardai as well as hundreds of locals battled from 8am...
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Take your pick from Indie rock, hip-hop, techno, jazz and more at the RCC!
The Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny launches their May and June season with a huge variety of weird and wonderful music acts from across the world. Washington DC native SNEAKS headlines a late...
View ArticleNewtowncunningham grandmother hoping for a spin of the wheel
A Donegal grandmother is the latest Donegal person to make an appearance on the National Lottery Winning Streak TV game show on RTÉ One this Saturday. Mary Doran from Newtowncunningham in Donegal was...
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North West 10k countdown is on
The countdown to the 2019 North West 10k is well and truly underway in aid of three very worthy charities – Little Angels Association Letterkenny, Donegal Cancer Flights and Services and Spina Bifida...
View ArticleGardai carry out house-to-house enquiries over West Donegal wildfire
Gardai are today carrying out house-to-house enquiries amid local speculation that yesterday’s huge wildfires in West Donegal may have been started deliberately. Hundreds of acres of land around the...
View ArticleTime to get on your soapbox for Bundoran RNLI
The volunteer crew of Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat has announced details of the annual fundraising soapbox race. The 8th annual Bundoran Lifeboat Soapbox Race will take place on Sunday 2nd June at Astoria...
View ArticleJob Vacancy: Donegal company seeks part-time book-keeper
A Donegal company is seeking a part-time book-keeper to work in the Ballybofey area. The work is flexible but will be comprised of 18-20 hours per week. Duties to include but not exclusive bookkeeping,...
View ArticleA Greenway from Ramelton to Fanad is a must says election candidate
A Greenway from Ramelton to Fanad is needed to boost tourism and help create new tourism businesses along the way, election candidate Eimer Friel has said. Friel says starting in the Heritage Town of...
View ArticleBig-hearted firefighters thank public after massive battle to quell wildfires
Firemen involved in battling the wildfires which ravaged in West Donegal have thanked the public for their kindness. In a heartfelt letter from the Donegal Firefighters Association, officers thanked...
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Donegal businessman reaches final of ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’
A Donegal-based businessman has reached the final of the prestigious ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Killybegs-based Brian Leslie of Seaquest Systems is among the 24 finalists which have just been...
View ArticleSnap! Donegal beats Venice and Monaco on the 50 most Instagrammable places in...
Sure, travelling is about experiences… but it’s also about getting a good Instagram picture, amirite? And even if you can’t afford to hop on a plane to a far-flung beach destination, you don’t have to...
View ArticleTaoiseach Leo Varadkar to join UK Prime Minister at Lyra McKee funeral in...
The funeral of murdered journalist Lyra McKee is to take place in Belfast on Wednesday. The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and President Michael D Higgins will both attend the funeral, while Downing Street...
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Historic papers put online by Donegal County Council
The private papers of War of Independence brigadier Joseph Murray which was donated by his son Patrick to Donegal County Archives, Donegal County Council in 2010, are now available online on...
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Get your ticket! Countdown is on for St Eunans’ College big Silver Circle Draw
The start of St Eunan’s College big fundraising drive is now getting very close and tickets are being snapped up. The well-known Letterkenny secondary school has issued an appeal for funding to...
View Article‘Due process shall take place’– Donegal GAA on Naomh Colmcille suspension
Donegal GAA say that Naomh Colmcille will be afforded ‘due process’ in their appeal against an eight-week suspension. An eight-week suspension has been proposed on Naomh Colmcille after the club was...
View ArticleGlowing tributes for Clonmany teenager after completing Tractor Run in memory...
A Clonmany teenager is touching the hearts of those around the country as she took on a mighty journey in memory of her grandfather. Caitlín Mc Gonigle, aged 17, took on a 280km charity tractor run...
View ArticleTragic Lyra had planned her wedding in Donegal mourners hear
A packed cathedral heard today that Lyra McKee had revealed her plans to propose to her partner Sara just hours before she was murdered. Speaking at St Anne’s in Belfast’s Donegal Street, Stephen Lusty...
View ArticleLetterkenny 24/7 Triathlon: Another busy Fortnight for 24/7 members!
It has been a very busy fortnight and for 24/7 members with lots of members taking parts in events all over the county and beyond. Coole Cranford Duathlon Easter Saturday is always a busy weekend for...
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Donegal Women’s League – Full U12 and U16 round-up
The Donegal Women’s League action is as busy as ever with games coming thick and fast for teams and players. Here’s a roundup of all the latest action. UNDER-16 Illistrin FC 3 Lagan Harps 0...
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