Summer travellers can look forward to sailing to Scotland in comfort and style with the return of the popular John McGinley Coach Travel Donegal to Glasgow route. From May 31, passengers can travel from across Donegal right to the heart of bustling Glasgow city’s Buchanan Station. From there they can easily connect to transport links […]
Climb of Errigal Mountain – a special celebration of recovery
PICTURED are some of those who took part in a Climb of Errigal last Saturday, organised as a Celebration of Recovery for people associated with White Oaks Rehabilitation Centre, Muff and their families. Almost 70 people took part in the event in what was a recognition that recovery from addiction is like climbing a mountain, […]
Donegal’s top garda wants tougher laws to protect young people at discos
BY JEROME HUGHES DONEGAL’S most senior garda has called on the community to ensure that adolescents are discouraged from consuming alcohol, and that measures are in place to look after those who do manage to become intoxicated. Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan was speaking to the Donegal News on Friday in Letterkenny at the launch of […]
Tailbacks in Letterkenny as Bank Holiday traffic causes lengthy delays
Motorists are advised that traffic is extremely heavy in and around Letterkenny this Bank Holiday Monday afternoon. The town played host to the North West 10k earlier this morning and traffic restrictions were in place before and during the event. However, despite those restrictions being lifted, there are now tailbacks in parts of the town […]
AIB Future Sparks award for St. Eunan’s College
St. Eunan’s College, Letterkenny has won a top prize at the inaugural AIB Future Sparks School Impact Awards. The awards, celebrating schools that give back to the community, took place in Croke Park on Wednesday, having received a staggering 123 submissions from 103 schools across the country. Transition Year students at St. Eunan’s College initiated […]
PIC SPECIAL: New wheelchair and hoist officially unveiled at Murvagh beach
MURVAGH Beach, one of Donegal’s most beautiful locations, will be more accessible than ever this summer thanks to a new wheelchair and hoist which were officially unveiled at a special event at the beach on Friday. Terry McGroarty, Ballintra did the honours by cutting the ribbon at the launch. It was Terry’s first time on […]
COLUMN: Life is rarely a perfect score sheet – and the same applies at exam time
By Louise Flanagan I recently read a quotation credited to Leah McDermott: “Let’s stop glorifying academic success and start praising our kids for the weird and wonderful interests and talents that make them uniquely who they are. This is how we inspire the next generation of artists, problem solvers, and creative, joyful souls.” It struck […]
Letter to Editor: Donegal going well, but lack of investment in facilities embarrassing
AS Donegal GAA supporters prepare for next Sunday’s Ulster Final meeting with Armagh in Clones, the Donegal News received a letter from fan Christy Galligan who still can’t understand why supporters are being forced to watch games in venues that offer facilities from a by-gone era. Here’s Christy’s letter in full: I had the honour […]
Ramelton team from the past rekindles fond memories
The funeral took place in Letterkenny on Monday of proud Ramelton native Joey McBrearty – who features in this photograph of a football team in Ramelton from many years ago. At the funeral Mass in St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Monsignor Kevin Gillespie spoke so eloquently about Joey’s life, his many interests and his love for this […]
Death takes place of former Donegal News music columnist, Donal K O’Boyle
THE Irish music scene has lost a long-time friend and much-respected music journalist with the passing of Donal K O’Boyle. Donal, who lived at Cheshire Apartments in Letterkenny and was originally from Knockastolar, Gaoth Dobhair, died today in Letterkenny University Hospital. News of his death will be met with great sadness among his many friends, […]