DONEGAL County Council is to open a book of condolence following the death of Manus Kelly. The racing legend was killed following a crash during the Donegal International Rally on Sunday. The father-of-five’s funeral will be held on Thursday at noon in St Columba’s Church, Glenswilly, followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery. Advertisement Donegal council […]
Packed programme for 31st Earagail Arts Festival
DONEGAL’S premier summer event on the Wild Atlantic Way, Earagail Arts Festival, makes a welcome return for the 31st time this July. From July 10 to 28 the festival will host 100 events featuring over 300 artists from across the globe during 19 magical Donegal days and nights. The Donegal International Folk and Roots Weekend, […]
Border hotels to be asked to house asylum seekers
THE Department of Justice is to launch an appeal to hotels along the border willing to provide emergency accommodation for asylum seekers. The call will go out in early September to hotels, hostels and guesthouses in the border region, Minister Charlie Flanagan’s department has confirmed. Details of how many buildings or rooms are needed are […]
In Their Thousands to play German world music festival
DONEGAL band In Their Thousands’ big year just got bigger following an invite to Europe’s largest world music festival. Between July 4 and July 7 over 100,000 people will descend on Letterkenny’s twin town of Rudolstadt in East Germany. Almost 100 acts from across a range of genres will take to the stage with all […]
€260,000 sports boost for Coláiste na Carrige
MINISTER for Education and Skills Joe McHugh has said a €260,000 investment in sports facilities at Coláiste na Carrige will be a game-changer for the school, local communities, clubs and organisations. “Almost €260,000 is to be invested in our school children, clubs and communities by creating a top class athletics centre in Coláiste na Carraige. […]
Man dies following quad accident in Mountcharles
GARDAI have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a man’s death in South Donegal. The victim, named locally as Patrick McGinty, died following an incident involving a quad bike. The crash occurred on the Sunday when Mr McGinty, who was in his 40s, came off the bike while travelling on a local road at […]
Donegal seventh luckiest county in scratch card league
THE National Lottery has compiled a definitive list of Ireland’s luckiest counties when it comes to winning the top prize while playing scratch cards. The analysis shows that Donegal is the seventh luckiest county with 14 players claiming top prizes worth €945,000 in winnings from scratch cards. Since 2015, there have been a total of […]
‘I have MS, MS does not have me’ says brave Lucinda
A Convoy woman diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at the age of 27 says the disease has spurred her towards a healthier lifestyle. Now aged 33, Lucinda Farrell spoke out as part of World MS Day 2019. The theme of this year’s campaign was visibility and encouraging those living with MS to speak out about their […]
Runners to get into stride in memory of Jasmine
HUNDREDS of runners will put their best foot forward this Friday evening in memory of Killygordon murder victim Jasmine McMonagle. Proceeds from the annual Mantis Cranes 5K Run and Walk will go towards Smile for Jasmine, a community organisation set up to support the young woman’s family but also to raise awareness of domestic violence. […]
Close to €1 million announced for Donegal airport
AIR Traffic Control systems, runway works and fire safety are all to be updated at Carrickfinn Airport following an announcement of almost €1 million in funding. “You just have to look at the photos of Donegal Airport to see why Carrickfinn is the jewel in the crown of the Wild Atlantic Way,” said Joe McHugh, […]