A CHURCH gate collection will take place throughout Donegal this weekend to aid the refurbishment of the home of the Capuchin Friars at Ards Friary in Creeslough. Inspired by the Pope’s message in Laudato Si, the Capuchin Friars organically farm the land and work with the natural beauty of the site on which the Friary is built. And […]
North West Truck Fest is back and driving support for Donegal Down Syndrome
By Tara McCormack THE NORTH WEST Truck Fest is set to roll into Letterkenny, bringing with it a celebration of the best in trucking culture, all while raising much-needed funds for the Donegal Down Syndrome Association. This year’s event will take place at the Council Grounds on the Neil T Blaney Road in Letterkenny and promises […]
Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh not contesting general election
LETTERKENNY Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh has announced that he will not contest the upcoming general election. This comes after he was nominated by a number of people and put forward for selection to represent Fine Gael in Donegal. In a statement to the Donegal News, Cllr Kavanagh said: “I will not be contesting the convention for […]
From the barbers to Dáil Éireann- Gerry McKeever to contest General Election
by Louise Doyle LETTERKENNY barber Gerry McKeever is to lodge his nomination paper for the forthcoming General Election as an independent candidate, with housing, infrastructure and the fisheries policy central to his manifesto. While it may be the first political outing for the well-known local barber, who was raised on the Market Square, for more than 40 years Gerry […]
Green Ribbon family fun festival to take place in Donegal next month
A Green Ribbon family fun festival will take place in Glenveagh National Park this September. The event takes place on Sunday, September 8 from 11am to 2pm at Glenveagh National Park. This is an information day for individuals and families to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day which takes place on September 10 and Green […]
NATIONAL: More than €13.5 million stolen in investment fraud in Ireland this year
An Garda Síochána is advising the public to pay particular close attention when considering any potential investments given the staggering amounts being stolen through investment fraud in Ireland. Between January 2020 and this month over €75 million was reported stolen in Ireland through investment fraud. So far this year, €13.5 million has been stolen from […]
Leaving Cert results – a step on the road to independence for our young
By Sabrina Sweeney Leaving Cert results day brings anticipation and trepidation for students everywhere. It is a nerve-wracking time and for some it can be a traumatic experience; young people are under such an enormous amount of pressure and expected to make huge decisions at very emotional times. Advertisement From choices around third-level courses, preferred […]
The calm before the storm-Thunderstorm to hit Donegal tonight
IT seems like this morning’s bright and sunny spells may be the calm before the storm as hail and thunderstorms are set to hit the North-West later tonight. This morning we will see some scattered showers across the county, some will be heavy with a chance of hail. Highest temperatures today of 14 to 16 […]
Death notices for Donegal- Friday, August 23
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Michael (Mickey) Shiels, Fanad – Sean Marley, Stranorlar Advertisement -Anne (Nancy) Herron, Missouri, USA and Ardara – Helen Doherty, Donegal Town – Vincent Bourke, Ballybofey and Mayo -Sean Kenney, Carrick -Karl O’Donnell, Glasgow and Portnoo Michael (Mickey) Shiels, Fanad The death has occurred of Michael (Mickey) […]
Killybegs Coast Guard assist injured walker at Secret Waterfall
By Dionne Meehan Killybegs Coast Guard were tasked to the Secret Waterfall to assist an injured walker earlier today. They received the call-out at 2.49pm today, Thursday, August 22. Advertisement A spokesperson said: “A walker had fallen and sustained an injury. “The casualty was treated by paramedics and transported to a waiting ambulance by our […]