AN event is to take place in Anagaire this weekend to celebrate the launch of a newly recorded version of ‘Ag Siúl Cois na Trá’ written and composed by the renowned Donegal musician Pádraig Ó Domhnaill. A famous version of the song was previously recorded by Clannad under the title ‘Thíos Cois na Trá’ but […]
Jim McGuinness and Noel Cunningham launch the 2026 Bluestack Challenge
TWO of Donegal’s most respected and well-known personalities, Jim McGuinness and Noel Cunningham, launched this year’s Bluestack Challenge in Donegal Town last Friday. The challenge, which will take place on Saturday, June 13, promises stunning views, amazing camaraderie, a great sense of achievement, and a fantastic day out! First held in 2002, the Bluestack Challenge […]
Donegal’s Joe Mulholland to be laid to rest on Monday
THE founder and driving force behind the MacGill Summer School in Glenties, Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, will be laid to rest on Monday following his sad passing at the weekend. Dr Mulholland, former Managing Director of RTÉ Television, passed away peacefully on Saturday after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family and in […]
Irish Cancer Prevention Network to host free webinar tomorrow
THE Irish Cancer Prevention Network (ICPN) will mark World Cancer Day tomorrow by hosting a free public webinar. Any amount of physical activity is better than none when it comes to being healthy and there is strong evidence to suggest that physical activity reduces bowel, breast and womb cancer in particular. The webinar will share […]
Uisce Éireann crews working to restore full supply in Buncrana
UISCE Éireann’s leak detection crews continue to work in the Keelogs and Druminor areas of Buncrana as they search for a significant leak. The leak is putting pressure on water supply for customers and as a result night time restrictions have been put in place. These essential restrictions, from 11pm tonight to 7am tomorrow morning, […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday evening, February 3
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, Dublin and Stranorlar Adam Patrick McDonnell, Convoy Advertisement Tina Gallagher, Burnfoot and Newtowncunningham Rita Boyle (née Lafferty), Strabane and Ballindrait Noeleen Brennan, Ardara Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, Dublin and Stranorlar The death has occurred of Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, Foxrock, […]
Agri Aware’s Farm Walk and Talk returns with additional dates
AGRI Aware’s annual Farm Walk and Talk series is returning for 2026, offering second-level students studying agricultural science the chance to step onto farms across the country in the coming weeks. This year’s series will see each event cover all cross-cutting themes of the agricultural science curriculum, with the addition of a stand dedicated to […]
Costings for the Defective Block Scheme are two years out of date- TD
DONEGAL Sinn Féin TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has slammed the ongoing refusal of the government to update the costings that underpin the Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme. The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) published their last Report on Construction Costs for the Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme back in March, 2024, and building costs have […]
New family resource centre approved for Gaoth Dobhair
APPROVAL has been granted for a new family resource centre in Gaoth Dobhair, located at Machaire Chlochair, Doirí Beaga. Donegal TD Pat the Cope Gallagher warmly welcomed today’s announcement by the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley. Speaking after the announcement, Pat the Cope Gallagher said: “I am particularly pleased to see Gaoth […]
Gardaí seize car without tax for over 1,000 days
GARDAÍ have seized a car in Derrybeg after discovering it had not been taxed for over 1,000 days. This comes after gardaí from the Milford Roads Policing Unit stopped a car at a checkpoint in the area yesterday morning. Following inspection, they discovered the car had not been taxed for over 1,000 days, had no […]