WELL known local traditional singer Diane Cannon has released her latest single ‘Amhrán Pheadar Breathnach’. The single from her new album is inspired by Donegal’s stunning coastline and Tory Island. Talented musician Diane is very busy on the traditional music scene at the moment and has been promoting her new single having recently completed a tour of Germany, […]
Three people and dog rescued by RNLI at Maghera Strand
By Dionne Meehan THE Killybegs Coast Guard was tasked on Saturday night after three people and a dog were left stranded on the rocks at Maghera Strand. The team were tasked at 7:15pm by Malin Head Coast Guard after the group got into difficulty while walking from An Port when high tides cut the group […]
Yellow wind and rain warning for Donegal
A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for wind and rain in Donegal. The rain warning is to come into action from 12 am Tuesday until 6 am Wednesday and the wind warning is to come into action from 6 am Wednesday until 6 pm Wednesday. Met Éireann said spells of rain will be heavy […]
Popular priest prepares to cut his curls
A POPULAR west Donegal priest Fr Brian Ó Fearraigh is preparing to chop his flowing black curls next weekend in aid of a very special cause. The event organised by ‘Na Selkies’ will take place next Friday and all the proceeds will go to young Gaoth Dobhair boy, Oisín Campbell. Oisín was born with a […]
Bike run raises over €3,000 for Donegal Hospice
By Róise Collins CLOSE to 100 bikers turned out for a coastal drive in memory of the late Sylvester Hiemstra, a native of Holland who had been living in Donegal. Sylvester started visiting Donegal over 20 years ago for fishing trips and stayed at The Beach Hotel in Downings. Advertisement During this time he met […]
Funeral of Danny Blair to take place tomorrow
By Dionne Meehan JUST one short week after launching his book detailing his cancer diagnosis, treatment and prognosis, Daniel (Danny) Blair sadly passed away yesterday. Danny passed away at his home at Upper Dore, Bunbeg. Advertisement The father of two was originally from Glasgow, but had made Donegal his home with his wife Anne and […]
World Patient Safety Day marked at Letterkenny University Hospital
To mark World Patient Safety Day, the Quality and Patient Safety team in Letterkenny University Hospital have developed an important initiative to help patients become active partners in their own healthcare. The theme for this year is “Engaging patients for patient safety”, in recognition of the crucial role patients, families and caregivers play in the […]
£300 reward offered for the return of missing dog
A DONEGAL family are offering a £300 reward for the return of their puppy Sandi. Sandi was being looked after at an address in Derry on Sunday when she went missing. The family have said there has been possible sightings of their furry friend around Glen, Rosemount and Groarty Road in Derry. Advertisement Sandi is […]
Letterkenny Community Heritage Group launch exhibition in County Museum
By Paddy Walsh An exhibition of photographs chronicling the decade old history of the Letterkenny Community Heritage Group was launched in the fitting surroundings of the Donegal County Museum on Monday evening. Marking the anniversary of an organisation that has done so much to preserve the past through a variety of events and publications, the […]
Highest levels of classroom overcrowding are recorded in Donegal
By Louise Doyle DONEGAL has one of the highest levels of classroom overcrowding in the country, according to new analysis. New figures published by the Department of Education show the disparity in a rural and urban divide, with Donegal among one of the counties with the highest levels of overcrowded classes at 16.5 per cent. Advertisement Other […]