THERE is much sadness across the sporting community in Donegal today with the news of the passing of the county’s own ‘Mr Boxing’, Peter O’Donnell. The Raphoe man dedicated much of his life to the sport he loved. He passed away peacefully earlier today. Advertisement President of the County Donegal Boxing Board since 2012, Peter […]
Female entrepreneurs in Donegal celebrated on National Women’s Enterprise Day
LOCAL Enterprise Office Donegal celebrated National Women’s Enterprise Day with an evening event in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny on Thursday. The evening brought together women in business from across the county for an inspiring programme of talks, networking, and shared learning. With a focus on insight, growth, and visibility, the event highlighted the innovation […]
Deaths in Donegal, Saturday, October 18
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bernard (Brian) Duffy, Spain and Annagry John Grant, Buncrana Advertisement Lena McMorrow, Carrigart JJ Lafferty, Carndonagh Bernard (Brian) Duffy, Spain and Annagry The peaceful death has taken place at the Lake House Nursing Home, Portnablagh of Bernard (Brian) Duffy, formerly of Grand Alacant, Spain and Annagry. […]
Sanding and seeding of MacCumhaill Park’s new playing surface complete
The sanding and seeding of the new playing pitch at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey were completed this week. The resurfacing of Donegal’s premier GAA ground is part of a €500,000 overall redevelopment which began in April. The project also includes improvements to floodlighting, drainage, and accessibility. Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, visited MacCumhaill Park […]
Donegal artefacts feature in Changing Ireland Galleries at National Musuem
An iconic Fender Stratocaster guitar owned by musician Rory Gallagher is one of a number of artefacts from Donegal that feature in Changing Ireland Galleries at the National Musuem of Ireland. The Changing Ireland Galleries was officially launched today, marking the biggest expansion of public galleries at the National Museum of Ireland in over two […]
Donegal retailers honoured at XL awards event in Spain
FIVE retailers from Donegal were among a group of retailers from around the country who have been honoured for their outstanding commitment to their local communities at the annual XL Retailer Awards celebration, held in Calpe, Spain. Hosted by BWG Foods, owners and operators of the XL Retail brand in Ireland, the XL Retail Awards […]
SSE opens £200,000 Scholarship Fund for third-level STEM students
APPLICATIONS are now open for the 2025 SSE Renewables Scholarship Fund, offering £200,000 in financial support to first-year students pursuing third-level education in STEM subjects in Northern Ireland. Now in its eleventh year, the SSE Renewables Scholarship Fund – which is backed by funds from SSE’s major wind farms in Northern Ireland – has supported […]
Hospital warns of ‘very long waiting times’ at Emergency Department
LETTERKENNY University Hospital is advising patients attending the Emergency Department of very long waiting times this afternoon. They say the Emergency Department is extremely busy today with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. As of early afternoon, there have been 67 presentations to the […]
Donegal retailers are winners at Gala Awards event
Six Gala Retail stores in Donegal have been named among the best Gala Retail stores in Ireland at the 2025 Gala Retail ‘Delivering the Difference’ annual conference in Killarney. Harkin’s Gala, Raphoe; Harkin’s Gala, St. Johnston; Gala Glenties; Harkin’s Gala, Ballybofey; McKenna’s Gala, Oldtown, Letterkenny and Daly’s Gala, Lifford, were named as Gala Retail Excellence […]
Lotto luck shines on Donegal again with €500,000 winning ticket bought here
DONEGAL’S run of Lotto luck shows no sign of slowing down after the county had yet another Lotto winner over the weekend. A Daily Million Plus player in Donegal is celebrating a sweet Sunday surprise after matching all six numbers in the 2pm draw, winning an incredible €500,000. The Donegal player purchased their winning ticket […]