€5.16 million to be awarded to NGBs of sport – McConalogue


DONEGAL Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, has announced that €5.16 million in Dormant Accounts Funding is to be awarded to National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of sport. The funding will support a wide array of exceptional projects across the country. Commenting on the significant investment, the Minister of State for Sport and Postal Policy said: “While […]

Songs stirred with passion and so many of life’s stories


By Paddy Walsh It was her father’s record collection that helped inspire Tanya McCole to take up singing and the guitar and it was her father’s career as a member of An Garda Síochanna that almost directed her to a different beat entirely. Mick McCole, a native of Keadue, Kilmacrennan, was a Garda Sergeant and […]

Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday evening, December 30


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Una Fannon, Ballyshannon and Roscommon Rosaleen McEleney, Clonmany and Moville Advertisement James McAndrews, Donegal Sean Sweeney, Meath and Ballyshannon Michael McGinley, Dublin and Dunfanaghy Rhona Coady, Buncrana Dorothy Devaney, Fanad Eileen McClafferty, Letterkenny and Downings Una Fannon, Ballyshannon and Roscommon The death has occurred of Una Fannon […]

Donegal TD welcomes €1.92 million funding from Shared Island Civic Society Fund


Pat the Cope Gallagher TD has welcomed €1.92 million in funding from the 2025 Shared Island Civic Society Fund, part of a €6 million initiative over three years. The Shared Island Civic Society Fund supports practical North-South cooperation and engagement between grassroots community organisations across a wide range of sectors, in line with the objectives […]

New sculpture at Lough Eske honours Red Hugh O’Donnell


A NEW 18-foot tall wood carving of Red Hugh O’Donnell has been unveiled in the grounds of Lough Eske Castle, Donegal Town. O’Donnell was born into the powerful O’Donnell clan of Tyrconnell, the present-day County Donegal. He became the clan’s chief in 1592 but died suddenly in 1602 at the age of just 29. Advertisement […]

Weather: Temperatures set to plunge to -4 tonight


THIS morning will be rather cloudy but turning brighter as the day goes on with bright or sunny spells developing. Highest temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees. Cold and dry tonight with clear spells. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of -4 to 0 degrees with frost and ice developing on untreated surfaces. Light variable breezes or near […]

Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, December 30


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Una Fannon, Ballyshannon and Roscommon Rosaleen McEleney, Clonmany and Moville Advertisement James McAndrews, Donegal Sean Sweeney, Meath and Ballyshannon Michael McGinley, Dublin and Dunfanaghy Rhona Coady, Buncrana Máire Coll, Crolly Patricia Slowey, Ardara and formerly Longford Michael Murphy, Culdaff and formerly Achill Island Dorothy Devaney, Fanad Eileen […]

Phil Thompson and Shay Given charm fans during recent visit to Letterkenny 


TWO football legends created plenty of excitement in Letterkenny recently with a surprise visit to Arena 7, delighting customers and staff alike. Former Liverpool and England defender Phil Thompson and Donegal’s own Shay Given, one of Ireland’s most celebrated goalkeepers, dropped into the popular dining destination for a flying visit yesterday. The visit quickly became […]

Last chance to nominate Donegal’s AXA Community Heroes


WITH less than a week to go, AXA is reminding people across Donegal to submit their nominations for the AXA Community Hero Awards before the 4pm deadline on Monday, January 5. This initiative celebrates individuals who have made a significant impact in their communities, while supporting vital causes across Ireland. Members of the public are […]