PhD competition opens for study into impact of DCB crisis on businesses
A research opportunity has opened at Ulster University for a PhD student to investigate how the defective concrete block crisis is impacting businesses. The research is led by defective concrete...
View ArticleStorm Darragh warning upgraded to status orange for Donegal
Extremely windy weather is on the way to Donegal this Friday with the arrival of storm Darragh. Met Eireann has issued a status orange alert for several counties including Donegal this Friday night...
View ArticleStout of order – UK faces shortage of Guinness this Christmas as demand soars
Be thankful that you live in Donegal if you happen to be a Guinness drinker. An upsurge in the demand for the black stuff in the UK has left pubs facing a shortage of Ireland’s favourite brew. Diageo,...
View ArticleHeavy hearts stunned to silence as young road victim Tiernan Doherty is laid...
Carndonagh remained shrouded in a sombre silence today for the funeral of Donegal’s latest road victim, 18-year-old Tiernan Doherty-Kelly. Tiernan only recently passed his driving when he took to the...
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Scoil Mhuire gan Smál pupils sport new jerseys thanks to local sponsors
Scoil Mhuire gan Smál in Letterkenny has extended its sincere thanks to Pat Brady from The Kitchen Letterkenny and Gavin Crawford from Tri-GC for their generous sponsorship of new team jerseys. This...
View ArticleGerry Adams to sign his book in Letterkenny this weekend
Gerry Adams will be in Letterkenny this weekend to sign copies of his book. The former Sinn Fein president will be at Bookmark in Letetrkenny Shopping Centre at 1pm. Mr Adams will launch a new edition...
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Picture Special: Saint Eunan’s College celebrates Junior students at annual...
Saint Eunan’s College Letterkenny hosted its annual Junior House awards ceremony on Monday at the Mount Errigal Hotel. The awards acknowledge and commend the outstanding academic achievements of junior...
View ArticleInvestigation underway into crash involving Letterkenny-Dublin bus
Featured photo: Damage caused to the bus windscreen in the single-vehicle collision. Photo courtesy of Heera Bisht Passengers on a Bus Eireann Expressway bus were left shaken after the bus careered off...
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Manus O’Donnell scoops Community Games Volunteer of the Year award.
Donegal Community Games Chairman Manus O’Donnell scooped the Volunteer of the Year award for his county at this year’s National Volunteer Awards. The Milford man has been involved with Community Games...
View ArticleMan who attacked two Gardai in Castlefin pub gets community service
A man who assaulted two Gardai during an after-hours raid on a Donegal pub has been ordered to do 160 hours of community service. Darren McGahern, who had to be pepper-sprayed following the...
View ArticleHarps sign American goalkeeper Daunhaeur
Finn Harps have signed goalkeeper Lucas Daunhauer. The American arrives at Finn Park from Finnish side Narpes Kraft FF on a one year deal subject to international clearance. The 24 year-old has spent...
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Winner Reveal: Have you won a Christmas takeaway from Curry Cottage Stranorlar?
Advertisement Last week, we hosted a competition where you can win a takeaway meal for two at the award-winning Curry Cottage in Stranorlar. And the winner is… Annette Russell! Enjoy your meal! The...
View ArticleCouncil issues warnings ahead of arrival of Storm Darragh
Donegal County Council has issued a series of warnings arising out of alerts by Met Eireann in advance of Storm Darragh tomorrow (Fri). The storms threatens to bring very strong and gusty northwest...
View ArticleDonegal stars use modern magic to make a Christmas hit!
A transatlantic collaboration by two of County Donegal’s best loved exports has resulted in a superb Christmas song! Mickey Joe Harte and Rory & the Island have unveiled a belter of a Christmas...
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Christmas Gift Guide: Ideas for everyone on your list!
Sponsored Post The festive season is in full swing, which means the clock is ticking to get the last of those Christmas presents in. There’s no need to panic if you’ve still to pick up a few more...
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Drivers warned as part of Creeslough bridge collapses
Drivers on the main Letterkenny to Creeslough road have been warned to be extra vigilant following the collapse of a wall at Owencarrow Bridge. The bridge on the N56 road near the Log Cabin pub has...
View ArticleStorm Darragh forces postponement of Letterkenny charity Nativity launch
Tonight’s planned launch of Tom Giblin’s annual Nativity and Christmas Lights event in Letterkenny has been postponed due to Storm Darragh. It was to be unveiled at 6pm this evening at his home in...
View ArticleBreaking: Status Red wind warning issued for Donegal
A Status Red wind warning has been issued for counties Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, Clare and Galway as Storm Darragh approaches. Meanwhile, Status Orange wind warnings have been extended across the...
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BREAKING: Former Finn Harps player suspended for illegal betting
A former Finn Harps player has been suspended for illegal betting. The Ballybofey side issued a statement on the matter a short time ago. The FAI has confirmed the player is Ryan Rainey. The club...
View ArticleGenerous dance company gifts toys to Letterkenny Hospital
Joe and Maire Fallon of Ri-Oga Dance Academy and their brother Darragh presented toys and vouchers to Letterkenny University Hospital Paediatric Department. The money was raised when the academy...
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