Daniel to headline special gig in memory of McGinley children
Donegal superstar Daniel O’Donnell is set to perform a special concert next June in tribute to the McGinley children. Daniel reportedly jumped at the chance to headline the fundraiser, which will...
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Lifetime achievement award for community hero Margaret Toner
A Donegal woman has received the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award from DLDC in recognition of her life’s work helping others. Margaret Toner was honoured at the Donegal Local Development Company...
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Donegal musician featured on TG4’s Samhlú – Croí Cruthaitheach’
Donegal’s Manús Lunny features in TG4’s Samhlú Croí Cruthaitheach short films, which are a visual and audio experience depicting the artistic process of some of Ireland’s hidden creative talents. Manus...
View ArticleLetterkenny Hospital apologises for long delays
Management at Letterkenny University Hospital has apologised for long delays faced by patients at the Emergency Department today. The hospital said it is currently treating a significant number of...
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Little Blue Heroes officially welcomed onto Bunbeg force
Two special boys from West Donegal have formally graduated as honorary members of the Bunbeg Garda Force. Rory McDevitt (aged 5) and Oisin Campbell (7) celebrated their new positions at an event in...
View ArticleCovid-19: 3,161 cases confirmed as booster roll-out gets underway
ANOTHER 3,161 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed by Irish health officials today. The Department of Health says that there are now 498 Covid-19 patients in hospitals – up 20 from yesterday. Of...
View ArticleRnaG Donegal team celebrates radio win
RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta’s Donegal magazine show Barrscéalta had reason to celebrate when they were named Radio Series of the Year at the Gradaim Chumarsáide an Oireachtais media awards, the annual...
View ArticleMICA: Govt urged to stop leaking plans and let public know
The Government has been urged to stop leaking trial balloons on its plans for mica redress. Deputy Thomas Pringle said mica-affected homeowners have waited long enough. Deputy Pringle said: “Stop...
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Donegal man brews success in national coffee contest
Keith Blackburn is getting back to the grind after stirring up incredible results at the Irish Brewer’s Cup. The Raphoe roaster placed in the Top 6 of the national coffee competition last week. Keith,...
View ArticleBreaking: Man arrested after armed incident in Ballybofey
One man has been arrested following an armed incident in Ballybofey. Donegal Daily understands the incident took place at a house close to the Daisy Hill area. It is believed it followed an argument...
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Dreams come true as Oisin sings all the way to Croke Park!
An inspirational Donegal teen enjoyed the trip of a lifetime to Croke Park last week thanks to the power of social media. Oisin Roberts Browne from Carrigart had one dream – to sing The Hills of...
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Finn Harps underage teams travel to Athlone for Cup Finals this weekend
Finn Harps u14s and u15s will both be eyeing silverware this Saturday in their respective National Cup Finals when they travel to Athlone. The u14s, managed by Kevin McHugh will face Wexford FC at 2pm...
View ArticleSeventeen FET courses available in Donegal through CAO
Further Education and Training (FET) options and Apprenticeship information is available to Leaving Certificate students through the CAO for the first time ever this year. Seventeen FET options are...
View ArticleHotel, restaurant and bar owners to be warned over Covid compliance
Hotel, restaurant and bar owners are to be a sharp warning about complying with Covid-19 guidelines must improve in response to the latest surge in case numbers. The Government will today meet with...
View ArticleMan remains in custody following armed incident in Ballybofey
A man remains in custody following an armed incident in Ballybofey yesterday. In what was described as a ‘stand-off scene’ locally, Gardai and the emergency services rushed to a house in the Daisy Hill...
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Night of laughter guaranteed at ‘Island wake’ in Castlefinn!
THE hilarious ‘Island Wake’ by Fergus Cleary returns for another belly of laughs tomorrrow in St Mary’s Hall, Castlefinn, in aid of Diabetes Ireland. The comedy, which has so far raised more than...
View Article#BuyDonegal gets off to a flyer
More than 300 participating businesses ensured the #BuyDonegal campaign got off to a fantastic start with consumers near and far supporting Donegal businesses over the weekend. On social media the...
View ArticleShock as Gardai issue warning after NINE burglaries
Gardai have issued a warning to homeowners after NINE burglaries in various towns across Donegal in recent days. A large quantity of cash, jewelery, clothing and electrical goods were stolen in the...
View ArticleDonegal Gardai reveal locals still falling for scams
People across Donegal are still falling for text and online scams despite numerous warnings. Garda Sgt Niall Maguire that these scams are not just happening nationally but also locally in Letterkenny,...
View ArticleDonegal angling club to get €16,826 grant for fisheries project
A Donegal angling club has been given a grant as part of funding of up to €1m available for fisheries conservation. The Rosses Anglers Association was awarded €16,826 as part of the Craghy/Dungloe...
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