THE 2025 North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball was another unforgettable success, filled with fun, glamour, craic, and deep respect for everyone whose lives have been touched by cancer. The committee were overwhelmed by the generosity, warmth, and community spirit that filled the Silver Tassie Hotel last night. Now in its 16th year, the event […]
€500,000 Daily Million Plus prize won in Ardara remains unclaimed
THE National Lottery is urging Daily Million Plus players in the Ardara area to check their tickets from the 2pm draw on Sunday, October 12, as a €500,000 top prize remains unclaimed. The winning ticket was purchased at Ardara Filling Station, Portnoo Road, Ardara, on Friday, October 10. The winning Daily Million Plus numbers were: 9, […]
Weather: Mix of cloudy periods, bright spells and scattered showers
TODAY there will be a mix of cloudy periods, bright intervals and scattered showers. Highest temperatures of 8 to 10 degrees. Tonight, clear spells and scattered showers will become isolated. Advertisement Cloud amounts will increase from overnight with patchy drizzle possible. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 7 degrees. Winds will become mainly light, allowing mist […]
Letterkenny’s James Maguire finishes 460km race for Men’s Mental Health
LETTERKENNY man James Maguire, who sustained brain trauma six years ago, has completed a 460km race as part of a six-man team to highlight men’s mental health. James, who is the son of Kenny and Kate Maguire from Illistrin, achieved the extraordinary endurance feat after completing The Speed Project: CHX → MARS in August 2024. […]
Sliabh Liag named Donegal’s most Instagrammed attraction
SLIABH Liag Cliffs have been revealed as the most Instagrammed location in Donegal, according to new research. The study, carried out by Virgin Media Ireland, analysed the number of tagged Instagram posts across the county’s most visited sights and attractions. The analysis used the total number of posts to determine the destinations that are most popular with […]
The Way We Were
Dionne Meehan delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com NOVEMBER 29, 1975 Advertisement OVER £5 MILLION FOR DONEGAL HOUSING AND WATER DONEGAL County Council will need an allocation of over £5 million next year to meet […]
Essential maintenance works to safeguard water supply continuing in West Donegal
UISCE Éireann’s efforts to safeguard water supply for homes and businesses across West Donegal is continuing, with essential maintenance works taking place next week. Crews will continue with important reservoir cleaning works at Dobhar Reservoir on Na Rosa Regional Public Water Supply Scheme on Monday, December 8. Although unlikely, customers in Dobhar and Bun na […]
Two Donegal men receive National Bravery Awards
TWO Donegal men have been awarded National Bravery Awards at a ceremony in Leinster House earlier today. Local men Keelan Dolan and Pat Cannon were amongst recipients who risked their own lives to aid others in peril. Keelan Dolan was awarded a bronze medal and a Certificate of Bravery after he rescued a man from […]
‘Myself and Iggy were meant to meet’
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Hi James, could you tell us a little about yourself, please? Thank you for inviting me. I’m from Falcarragh. I grew up in a house with six siblings. A decent wee gang, but without our mother for many of those years as she passed away aged 41. I worked on London building sites at 15 […]
Major success: St Columba’s Community Centre annual bazaar
THE annual bazaar, in aid of St. Columba’s Community Centre took place last Sunday in Burtonport and once again, it was a huge success. It was a most enjoyable evening, with a great variety of items on sale at the stalls and of course the very popular auction, with great value for all who purchased. […]