THE talented drama group at Gaeil Leitir Ceanainn have a proud tradition for delivering memorable productions – and so it’s no surprise that tickets are selling fast for their latest show which takes to the stage this week. Commencing on Tuesday, March 25, the group will perform the hilarious Jimmy Keary comedy play, ‘The Two […]
Deaths in Donegal, Saturday morning, March 22
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Ruby Druce, Castlefinn Bridie Gallagher, Falcarragh Advertisement Marie Gallagher, Ramelton Fergal Marley, Cloghan Kathleen Patterson, Letterkenny Maighread Quinn, Downings Donal Whelan, Ardara Foncie Ward, Creeslough Jessie Thompson, Dunfanaghy Jean Kelly, Castlefinn Noel Smith, Rathmullan Greg Rintoul, Donegal Town Mary Leahy, Bundoran and Glenties Thomas Gallagher, Manorcunningham Frank […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday evening, March 20
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Jessie Thompson, Dunfanaghy Jean Kelly, Castlefinn Advertisement Noel Smith, Rathmullan Greg Rintoul, Donegal Town Mary Leahy, Bundoran and Glenties Thomas Gallagher, Manorcunningham Jaqueline Witherow, Convoy Frank Mongan, Barnesmore Anna Macauley, Lettermacaward Donal Feely, Donegal Town Joe McCormack, Donegal Town Jenna Shovlin, Portnoo Jessie Thompson, Dunfanaghy The death […]
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Way We Were in Donegal
Lucas MacDonald 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 Saturday, March 15, 1975 Farmers oppose Gweedore airstrip “We are holding on to our grazing lands and will continue our traditional type of farming. We will […]
Applications now open for the National Lottery Good Cause Awards 2025
THE National Lottery has officially launched this year’s National Lottery Good Causes Awards, which honours the inspiring work and achievements of projects, clubs and individuals all over Ireland, who, with the help of National Lottery Good Causes funding, have had an extraordinary impact on their local communities. The awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, […]
Launch of Swilly Sisters’ Shed full of warmth and friendship
RATHMULLAN was the place to be recently as locals gathered to celebrate the launch of the Swilly Sisters’ Shed which took place on International Women’s Day Almost 70 people were in attendance at the launch whilst others sent their apologies. The Swilly Sisters’ Shed is an open group for women aged 18 and over from […]
Rathmullan watersports school sails away with national award
RATHMULLAN Sailing and Watersports School collected the prestigious Training Centre of the Year accolade at the annual Irish Sailing awards ceremony held recently. Singled out from over 110 training centres around the country, this award puts a spotlight on Rathmullan, watersports and a small, yet busy community enterprise. In 2009, some enterprising residents of Rathmullan […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, March 18
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Kathleen McLoughlin, Bundoran Michael Gerard Roarty, Bunbeg Advertisement Eileen Powell, Letterkenny and Gartan Seamus Doherty, Derrybeg Raymond Wray, Donegal Town Jenna Shovlin, Portnoo Pearse McGarrigle, Donegal Town Anthony John Dick, Galway and Killybegs Kathleen McLoughlin, Bundoran The death has occurred of Kathleen McLaughlin, Church Road, Bundoran. Ms […]
Prayers to be said for Letterkenny brothers following fatal collision
PRAYERS will be said in Letterkenny this evening for two brothers, one of whom lost his life following the overnight fatal traffic collision in the town. Anthony Gallagher died from his injuries in Letterkenny University Hospital this morning after he and his brother Martin were struck by a vehicle at Lower Main Street. The incident […]
Uisce Éireann working to restore supply after 1,500 customers left without water
Up to 1,500 properties in Inishowen are without water this St Patrick’s Day following a significant burst, Uisce Éireann has confirmed. Repairs are not likely to be completed until noon on Tuesday. The burst is on a trunk main supplying customers from Uisce Éireann’s Inishowen West Meendoran Water Treatment Plant. Advertisement Areas affected by the […]