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Donegal charities benefit after historic first virtual North West 10K
Two charities have benefitted to the tune of €6,000 from the first-ever Virtual North West 10k Charity Run & Walk. Fittingly the place where the previous 23 10ks started, Letterkenny Community...
View ArticleCovid-19: 1,819 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Health officials have today confirmed 1,819 new cases of Covid-19 in the Republic. There are 206 people hospitalised with the virus, including 36 in ICU. Nine patients with Covid-19 are being treated...
View ArticleBuncrana test centre records 30% positivity rate
A pop-up Covid-19 test centre in Buncrana had a positivity rate of 30% last week, the HSE reports. The free facility has been extended until 15th August as concern continues to surround Covid rates in...
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Donegal artists to create virtual sculpture in unique project
Turas Úr are an arts collective based in Donegal. Seven artists are taking part in a virtual exhibition, whereby each artist will choose an area of local interest, then design and install a sculptural...
View ArticleTwo Donegal takeaways taste success in National Burger Awards
Two popular takeaways in Donegal are celebrating big wins this evening in the National Burger Day awards. The announcement comes ahead of National Burger Day on 12th August, when selected takeaways...
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Donegal man dedicates proudest moment to his late wife
A young Donegal man is enjoying his ‘proudest moment yet’ as his business takes a major leap forward in the fashion world. Luke Skinnader from Ramelton co-founded the brand ‘FVCK CANCER’ two years ago...
View ArticlePractice made perfect for Ulster semi-final golden goal – McGlynn
LUKE McGlynn says practice made perfect for the Donegal minors as they reached the Ulster final. McGlynn netted a late goal to turn the tide in Donegal’s favour against Armagh in Friday’s semi-final....
View ArticleFirst festival to honour blind poetess Frances Browne
A new literary festival will run in Ballybofey and Stranorlar this year in celebration of ‘The Blind Poetess of Ulster’, Frances Browne. The inaugural Frances Browne Literary Festival will run from 7th...
View ArticleClimate change raises sea surface temperature at Malin Head
Global warming has resulted in Ireland’s climate becoming warmer and wetter, a new report starkly warns. The Environmental Protection Agency, Met Éireann and the Marine Institute has published evidence...
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‘Air of sadness’ as Lifford Celtic withdraw from Donegal League
LIFFORD Celtic, the home club of legendary Republic of Ireland goalkeeper, Shay Given, have withdrawn from the Donegal Junior League. On the eve of the new season, which kicks off this weekend, Lifford...
View ArticleAll you need to know about vaccine registration for 12 to 15 year olds
Parents of children aged between 12 and 15 living in Ireland can register their child for their COVID-19 vaccine from today, Thursday August 12th. Young teens are to be offered the COVID-19 mRNA...
View ArticleMcNulty and Kilcar zoom in on Dr Maguire as 2020 final finally arrives
ELEVEN months ago, Kilcar toppled Gaoth Dobhair to reach the Donegal SFC final. And then: Nothing. The 2020 final was originally due for the end of September 2020, but after a positive Covid-19 case in...
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Ciaran Thompson looks to light the fire in Naomh Conaill again
THE FIRES burned along the shadows of Aghla Mountain 16 years ago. Naomh Conaill, their chance of a first ever Donegal senior football championship title seeming to have been lost after a drawn final...
View ArticlePeople of Donegal urged to ditch the duvet for a good cause
People of Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo and beyond are being invited to swap their beds for sleeping bags for one night only by taking part in the Virtual Sleep Out for North West Simon Community. The event...
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When Donegal’s ‘Elvis’ took on Justin Bieber
A DONEGAL man found himself up against Canadian pop sensation Justin Bieber in a soccer match last weekend in Los Angeles. Kevin Gillespie from Ballybofey plays in the Playa Champions La Liga with...
View ArticlePublic advised to avoid coasts as hazardous conditions strike
The Irish Coast Guard is appealing to the public to exercise caution near the water today and tomorrow. A yellow wind warning is in place for counties Clare, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, and Sligo...
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The Cope Dungloe crowned as one of Ireland’s Top 125 stores
The Cope Department Store Dungloe has secured a place as one of the Top 125 retail stores in Ireland in the AIBMS Retail Excellence Awards 2021. The Cope has been in business for an incredible 115...
View ArticleTeams sought for Connect Mental Health Golf Classic
Connect Mental Health will host the annual Connect Mental Health Golf Classic in Bundoran Golf Club on Friday 20th August. Teams of four are being invited to take part, promote positive mental health...
View ArticlePower outages hit Donegal amid stormy conditions
Parts of Donegal experienced power cuts today as stormy weather strikes the west coast. Over 5,000 properties were impacted by two major outages in Gweedore and Creeslough this afternoon. Both faults...
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Top 10 places to visit in Italy
Italy has it all – incredible landscapes, evocative history, stunning architecture, amazing weather and fabulous food. If you’re planning a holiday to Italy, then check out our suggestions below of...
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