The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Henry Patterson, Dunfanaghy Sheila Kane, Westmeath and Ballyshannon Advertisement Mary B Ferry, Derrybeg Tommy Connors, Letterkenny Gretta Sweeney, Dunfanaghy Thomas Harley, Wicklow and Donegal Teresa Gallagher, Glenties Violet Phillips, Bundoran Eileen McDermott, Roscommon and Clonmany Bridget Lennon, London and Bruckless Henry Patterson, Dunfanaghy The death has occurred […]
Milford community invited to help shape the future of local events
MILFORD and District Resource Centre (MDRC) is inviting local residents, businesses, and community groups to play an active role in shaping the town’s event calendar by joining a brand-new Community Events Committee. The committee’s first meeting will be held at MDRC on Monday, October 13 at 7pm, and anyone interested in supporting or organising community […]
International importance of Inishowen’s archaeological sites revealed in podcast series
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By Liz Kearney A GROUNDBREAKING new ‘History Inishowen’ podcast series has just been released by archaeology group Lands of Éogain. The series will reveal Inishowen’s role in bringing literacy and Christianity to Britain and Scotland through the monasteries of Donegal, as well as through its powerful ruling kings. Advertisement The rich history of the most […]
Students invited to audition for upcoming musical
By Mia Regan LORETO Letterkenny and St Eunan’s College are holding auditions for a school musical called ‘Our House’, featuring the music of Madness. The auditions are currently being held in the Concert Hall at Loreto Letterkenny every Friday after school, from 2pm to 4pm. Advertisement All students are welcome to join the auditions. Any […]
Féile an Fhómhair kicks off with packed lineup of events
WITH the nights getting darker and the weather colder, Féile an Fhómhair is back to bring some light and fun to the season. Lionra Leitir Ceanainn is very happy to present its festival calendar, supported by Foras na Gaeilge. The festival will start today, Tuesday, October 7 with a night of storytelling and song at […]
Families to honour loved ones on third anniversary of Creeslough tragedy
FAMILIES and friends of those who lost their lives in the tragedy in Creeslough will gather near the site today at 3.17pm, exactly three years on from the devastating explosion. Ten people lost their lives at the service station in the village on October 7, 2022. Those who died were Robert Garwe and his five-year-old […]
Weather: Cloudy morning with sunshine expected this afternoon
TODAY will be mostly cloudy to begin with outbreaks of rain and drizzle along with mist patches. It will brighten up this afternoon with crisp sunny spells developing. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be largely dry with clear spells to begin. Cloud amounts will tend to increase from the north […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, October 7
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Margo (Margaret) Sweeney, Drumkeen Gretta Sweeney, Dunfanaghy Advertisement Thomas Harley, Wicklow and Donegal Teresa Gallagher, Glenties Violet Phillips, Bundoran Sadie McKelvey, Fintown Susan Corr, Carndonagh Maryrose Carr, Mountcharles and formerly Donegal Town Eileen McDermott, Roscommon and Clonmany Bridget Lennon, London and Bruckless Breed Gallagher, Loughanure Charlie Logan, […]
Irish Entertainment Awards 2025: A night of glamour in Bundoran
BUNDORAN is set to sparkle this autumn as the Irish Entertainment Awards 2025 takes centre stage at the prestigious Great Northern Hotel on Wednesday, October 29. This highly anticipated event promises an unforgettable celebration of the very best in Irish music, television, radio and entertainment. The Irish Entertainment Awards 2025 will feature a stellar line-up of […]
Glenveagh staff shortages ‘threatening west Donegal’s tourism reputation’
A WEST Donegal councillor has called on the National Parks and Wildlife Service to take immediate steps to fully reopen tours of Glenveagh Castle seven days a week. Staffing shortages have forced the castle to close two days a week, on Mondays and Fridays. A spokesperson for the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, […]