Letterkenny aunt and niece enjoy Mary success 40 years apart


By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY woman Clare O’Donnell is following in her aunt’s footsteps as she prepares to represent Donegal in this year’s Mary from Dungloe International Arts Festival. Inspired by her aunt Siobhan McDaid who held the same title in 1984, the Lurgybrack native went into the competition hoping history would repeat itself. Advertisement Speaking […]


Potential evidence seized in connection with drug haul on Donegal beach


By Dionne Meehan  FOLLOWING searches in connection with the discovery of €4 million worth of suspected Cocaine along the North Donegal Coastline last July, Gardaí have seized items of potential evidential value this morning in Louth. These items included electronic devices and documents. Advertisement In a statement, Gardaí in Milford say they continue to investigate […]


Donegal woman among victims of Mayo crash


A woman killed in a crash that claimed three lives on Tuesday was originally from Donegal. Una Bowden, and her daughters Ciara (14) and Saoirse (11) were fatally injured when their car collided with a lorry on the on the N17 in Castlegar, outside of Claremorris, Co. Mayo. In an appeal for information, Gardaí urged […]


Writer of Derry Girls may be featuring Ramelton in new sitcom


By Dionne Meehan DERRY GIRLS writer Lisa McGee is hoping to feature scenes of Donegal in her new sitcom. Despite the new show being mainly set in Northern Ireland, location scouts have been seen checking out the heritage town of Ramelton this week. Said to have “really liked” the area in and around Gamble Square, […]


New book showcasing Donegal’s native woodlands launched


Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, has launched a book titled “Coillte Dúchasacha Chontae Dhún na nGall, Native Woodlands of County Donegal” at Glenveagh Visitor Centre. Written by Seán Ó Gaoithín, Foreman and Gardener at Glenveagh National Park, the book describes the significance of Donegal’s native woodlands and their context in the […]


New builds in Donegal increase by 88 per cent


HOUSE commencements in Donegal for the first two months of 2024 are up 88 per cent on the previous year. The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has published its monthly data on the number of Commencements Notices (residential construction starts) for February 2024. The data shows that in the first two months of […]


Are you going to be the 2024 Donegal Rose?


APPLICATIONS for the 2024 Rose of Tralee International Festival are now open. The Donegal Rose selection, in association with R Mc Cullagh Jewellers, takes place on April 13 in the Central Hotel in Donegal Town. To apply visit www.roseoftralee.ie. Applications are closing Tuesday, April 2.


UPDATE: Council gritters will NOT be deployed tonight


Donegal County Council’s gritting service will not now be deployed this evening. Earlier today, the council said the gritting service would be in operation due to the forecasted drop in temperatures. However, pointing out that such information can change at short notice, the council have this afternoon said the gritting service won’t be needed this […]


Political representatives urged to endorse ‘The Peoples’ Document’


by Louise Doyle POLITICAL representatives from all parties in Donegal are being urged to attend a public event tomorrow night to endorse ‘The Peoples’ Document’. The document sets out what is required to achieve a full 100% redress scheme for all those with properties affected by defective concrete materials. Advertisement The 100% Redress Party has given […]


PARENTING COLUMN: Hats off to Lily, she got it just right


By Louise Flanagan BRITISH pop star, Lily Allen, had lots of hits in the noughties. Of late, she has admittedly fallen off the radar. She explained that her children “ruined” her career – that’s her choice of word, not mine! She said, “Yes, my children ruined my career. I love them and they complete me, […]