Na Mooneys concert cancelled due to inclement weather
Na Mooneys have cancelled tonight’s concert in Downings due to unpleasant weather, much to the disappointment of many fans. The concert, supported by Dean McClafferty, was due to take place at the...
View ArticleDownings man lands a technical job at the European Championships in Germany
A Donegal man has one of the biggest jobs at the European Championships in Munich although you may never his his team being mentioned. The President of Athletics Ireland, John Cronin has the...
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DLDC officically opens new Donegal town premises
Donegal Local Development Company (DLDC) celebrated the official opening of its new office in Donegal town on Wednesday. This new office caters for DLDC’s delivery of community and rural development,...
View ArticleUpdate – Lifford Bridge traffic issue resolved
Update – long traffic delays on Lifford Bridge have now cleared. Gardai have confirmed that traffic is running smoothly following an earlier incident. ____________ Motorists are being advised to avoid...
View ArticlePlanning permission sought for west Donegal ‘glamping’ huts
Planning permission has been sought by Eileen Gallagher for development at a site in Rinnafarset, Annagry. The development will consist of the erection of four ‘glamping’ shepherds huts, with...
View ArticleTwo Donegal teams to take part in inaugural Inclusion Cup
Two teams from Donegal will partake in the first ever Inclusion Cup in Derry next week. A 5-a-side football team will represent both the Letterkenny and Carndonagh areas in the competition which will...
View ArticleUpdate – Letterkenny Road reopened following crash
The Oliver Plunkett Road in Letterkenny has been reopened following an incident this morning. A single-vehicle traffic collision occurred on the Road at approximately 4:55am this morning. “One male,...
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Mini Gardaí on duty for Sunflower Festival launch!
Three little Honorary Gardaí Ray, Michael and Rhys were on duty at the commencement of the Mullan HOPE Centre Sunflower Festival 2022. Honorary Gardaí Ray, Michael and Rhys at the launch of the...
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Ballintra to welcome 62 Ukrainians into their community
Ballintra hopes to welcome Ukrainian families into the local community on Thursday the 25th of August, the day after Ukraine’s Independence Day, with a barbecue and music. There are 62 Ukrainian...
View ArticleExclusive – Gardaí investigate ‘harassment’ of traffic wardens
Gardaí are investigating a number of incidents of alleged harassment of traffic wardens in the Twin Towns, Donegal Daily can reveal. Well placed sources say the Donegal County Council employees are...
View ArticleMark English finishes third to qualify for 800m final
Mark English finished third in his 800m semi-final to qualify for the Final at the European Championships in Munich. The Finn Valley AC man crossed the finish line in 1:46.66 in the second semi-final...
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‘Walk in the Park’ tomorrow in aid of ACT for Meningitis
Every August Letterkenny-based employer, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), encourages the spirit of volunteerism from all employees across the globe. The initiative, known throughout the company as...
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Ten men of Harps hold on to win North West Derby thriller
The 10 men of Finn Harps held on for a massive three points over Sligo Rovers with a 3-2 win at Finn Park. A thunderous strike from Barry McNamee from 25 yards went in off the post and Harps doubled...
View ArticleGavin Dykes hoping Finn Park can be a difficult place to come again
Gavin Dykes is hoping that Finn Park can become a fortress again as they came out on top in the North West Derby against Sligo Rovers. Clubs always dreaded the trip to Donegal but this season the Harps...
View ArticleTwo new clothes banks installed in Buncrana
Two additional textile banks have been installed in Buncrana, as part of the ‘Donate Don’t Waste’ pilot. They are situated in the car park behind the library. The ‘Donate Don’t Waste’ pilot in Buncrana...
View ArticleHeavy rain to make way for the sun – Met Éireann
A band of heavy or thundery rain will pass southwards through Ulster this morning. However, the rain will clear through the morning, becoming drier in all parts of the province by lunchtime. Sunny...
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‘Today my heart will beat for the four of us’– Geraldine Mullan
As she prepares to share the colourful bounty of her sunflower field this weekend, Geraldine Mullan marks the second anniversary of the deaths of her late husband and children. On 20th August 2020,...
View ArticleDrowning victim Martin Duffy to be laid to rest on Monday
Highly respected sportsman Martin Duffy, who died in a drowning incident while holidaying Greece, will be laid to rest on Monday. The Lifford man was on a family holiday when he died in a tragic...
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Talented young Donegal artist shortlisted for major award
Young Donegal artist PJ Doherty has been shortlisted for the Zurich Young Portrait Prize for his drawing. PJ (18) is from Letterkenny and his excellent self portrait, ‘Focus’, (main pic), was created...
View ArticleHigh rate of ‘hate crime’ recorded in Donegal – report
Donegal had the fourth highest number of reported hate crimes of any county in the State last year, new garda statistics reveal. A total of 15 hate crimes were reported to Gardaí here – behind the high...
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