THERE is an unprecedented demand for tickets for next week’s Ghostlight Sessions – The Balor, Ballybofey’s monthly original music night which has been running since 2017. As is the norm, this month’s Ghostlight Sessions features three artists, each playing a 30 minute set of original music. Glasgow singer-songwriter Michael McGovern will headline, with Galway hypnotic […]
Fuel Allowance extended to Working Family Payment recipients in Donegal
MORE people in Donegal will be eligible for the Fuel Allowance from next week, according to Letterkenny councillor Jimmy Kavanagh. The Fuel Allowance is a weekly payment of €38 to help households with heating costs between September and April each year. From next Thursday, the payment will be extended to those in receipt of Working Family […]
Services at LUH not impacted by Middle East conflict
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SERVICES at Letterkenny University Hospital are not currently affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the HSE has said. Yesterday marked the fifth day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran. The joint US-Israel attack on Iran has triggered retaliatory strikes across the Middle East, including on countries hosting US military bases. Strikes have hit […]
Spectacular production of Come from Away set to land in Letterkenny
AUDIENCES in Donegal are set for a treat next week when the Tony winning musical ‘Come from Away’ is brought to life in An Grianan Theatre by Letterkenny Musical Society – and there is plenty of outstanding talent on stage for a spectacular show that is smarter, funnier and far more moving than audiences ever […]
Darcy Walsh is determined to build on Glór Tíre momentum
Darcy Walsh may not have reached the Glor Tíre Grand Final, but she continued her county’s proud tradition of continually reaching the knock-out stages of Irish Country Music’s premiere TV show. Darcy, from Dungloe, appeared on the long-running, hit TG4 music programme last night delivering an impressive tribute to her idol Dolly Parton by performing […]
Revealed: HSE spend on interpreters at LUH
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LETTERKENNY University Hospital spent more than €500,000 on interpreters in 2025, we can reveal. Figures provided to the Donegal News from the HSE through a request under Freedom of Information (FOI) law shows how much was spent on interpreters at LUH last year. The FOI states that the total expenditure on interpreting for LUH in 2025 and inclusive […]
Fuel costs surge across Donegal
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THE Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is bracing for a rise in requests for assistance, as fuel costs surge across Donegal. Locally, the price of 500 litres of home heating oil has skyrocketed by over €200 in just a matter of days, while diesel is creeping close to €2 per litre at some filling […]
Letterkenny and District Pipe Band perform at Peace Proms in SSE Arena
MEMBERS of the Letterkenny and District Pipe Band proudly performed at this year’s Peace Proms concert at the SSE Arena Belfast on Sunday. The Peace Proms Concert, organised by Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland, is more than just a performance, it’s a movement that promotes peace, unity and friendship through music. Established as a cross-community initiative, […]
Martin Gallagher receives the keys to his new home
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ALMOST one year after a collision that claimed the life of his brother, and left himself with life-changing injuries, Martin Gallagher is preparing to leave hospital for a house of his own. On St Patrick’s Day, Martin will mark the first anniversary of his brother Anthony’s tragic passing. The two brothers were on their way […]
Multiple sclerosis community event in Donegal: Meet experts and learn vital strategies
PEOPLE living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their families are invited to a free information event in Letterkenny, featuring expert speakers addressing both the medical and wellbeing aspects of living with MS. The event, organised by MS Ireland, will take place at the Clanree Hotel on Saturday, March 28, and will bring together experienced professionals to share […]