BY JEROME HUGHES THE mother of Leona Harper, one of the ten people killed in the Creeslough disaster, has said she’s “horrified” to learn of plans to rebuild commercial units on the site of the 2022 tragedy. Donna Harper said she would prefer to see the location turned into a memorial site for those who […]
Donegal woman among victims of Mayo crash
A woman killed in a crash that claimed three lives on Tuesday was originally from Donegal. Una Bowden, and her daughters Ciara (14) and Saoirse (11) were fatally injured when their car collided with a lorry on the on the N17 in Castlegar, outside of Claremorris, Co. Mayo. In an appeal for information, Gardaí urged […]
Writer of Derry Girls may be featuring Ramelton in new sitcom
By Dionne Meehan DERRY GIRLS writer Lisa McGee is hoping to feature scenes of Donegal in her new sitcom. Despite the new show being mainly set in Northern Ireland, location scouts have been seen checking out the heritage town of Ramelton this week. Said to have “really liked” the area in and around Gamble Square, […]
Pupils display their talents at Scór na mBunscoileanna Leitir Ceanainn
Scór na mBunscoileanna was hosted by Scoil Mhuire gan Smal National School in Letterkenny on Thursday. There was some wonderful talent on show throughout the day and the following are the results: Ceol Uirlisí/Instrunental music competition Advertisement 1st Place: Gaelscoil Adhamhnáin 2nd Place: Lurgybrack NS RINCE AONAIR/SOLO DANCING COMPETITION 1st Place: Jack Mac Muirneacháin, Gaelscoil Adhamhnáin. […]
New book showcasing Donegal’s native woodlands launched
Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, has launched a book titled “Coillte Dúchasacha Chontae Dhún na nGall, Native Woodlands of County Donegal” at Glenveagh Visitor Centre. Written by Seán Ó Gaoithín, Foreman and Gardener at Glenveagh National Park, the book describes the significance of Donegal’s native woodlands and their context in the […]
In-lamb ewes feared stolen are found safe
SEVEN in-lamb ewes reported stolen last week have been located safe. Last week, gardaí in Letterkenny issued an appeal in relation to the suspected theft of seven in lamb ewes from the Downings area between March 9 and the following day. Gardaí have confirmed that the in lamb ewes have been located and were in fact […]
New builds in Donegal increase by 88 per cent
HOUSE commencements in Donegal for the first two months of 2024 are up 88 per cent on the previous year. The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has published its monthly data on the number of Commencements Notices (residential construction starts) for February 2024. The data shows that in the first two months of […]
Are you going to be the 2024 Donegal Rose?
APPLICATIONS for the 2024 Rose of Tralee International Festival are now open. The Donegal Rose selection, in association with R Mc Cullagh Jewellers, takes place on April 13 in the Central Hotel in Donegal Town. To apply visit www.roseoftralee.ie. Applications are closing Tuesday, April 2.
Search for missing Strabane man stood down following discovery of body
THE search for missing Strabane man Jordan Gallagher has been stood down following the discovery of a body last night. Taking to social media last night, Community Rescue Service Western District confirmed the sad news. “CRS volunteers were deployed on a daily basis since Saturday, 2nd March, in the search for a young person believed […]
Political representatives urged to endorse ‘The Peoples’ Document’
by Louise Doyle POLITICAL representatives from all parties in Donegal are being urged to attend a public event tomorrow night to endorse ‘The Peoples’ Document’. The document sets out what is required to achieve a full 100% redress scheme for all those with properties affected by defective concrete materials. Advertisement The 100% Redress Party has given […]