The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Eileen Warren, Ballyshannon Kapil Verma, Letterkenny Advertisement Susan Traynor, Derry and formerly Kilmacrennan John Hegarty, Letterkenny Katherine Mary Maguire, Cavan, Fermanagh and Raphoe Trevor Gallagher, Ramelton Maura Pierce, Donegal Town Mary King, Drumfries and formerly Burt Christy Molloy, Galway and formerly Glenties Patsy Gallagher, Bridgend Rosie Woods, […]
From the archives: The Way We Were
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Éabha Campbell delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. Saturday, February 14 1976 ‘BENEFITS WILL BE WIDER SPREAD’ Advertisement MR EAMONN HOY, Regional Tourism Manager, in a comment on the proposed five year tourism plan, said: “This new plan seeks an investment of almost £5 million in tourism in […]
Donegal County Council to launch Seachtain na Gaeilge next week
DONEGAL County Council is pleased to announce that this year’s Seachtain na Gaeilge will be launched at Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí in Donegal Town on Thursday at 11 am. Music, entertainment and refreshments will be provided on the day. Cathaoirleach of Coiste na Gaeilge, Donegal County Council, Cllr Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig, will officially launch […]
Search begins for 2026 Donegal Rose of Tralee representative
THE search is underway for this year’s Donegal Rose to represent the county at the 2026 Rose of Tralee Festival. This year’s selection will take place on Saturday, May 16 at An Chuirt Hotel in Gaoth Dobhair. Interested applicants must be over 18-years-old and not have reached 29-years-old by September 2026. Advertisement Speaking ahead of […]
Traveller mental health experiences of strength and hope
TRAVELLER mental health is recognised as a critical issue in Ireland. While the Traveller community continues to face significant challenges, including discrimination, poverty, social exclusion, and barriers to accommodation, education, employment and healthcare there is also strength, resilience and hope in the community. In 2022 the Donegal Traveller Project published a report titled ‘Our Lives, […]
Fond memories of Eddie’s Arcade
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A photograph carried in a recent Monday edition of the Donegal News featuring a newly opened take-away on Upper Main Street in Letterkenny has prompted quite the reaction. In his caption, our photographer Brian McDaid reminded readers of the old ‘Eddie’s Arcade’, a popular cafe in the town back in the 1970s and ‘80s. It […]
SNA proposals: Pausing the review is a chance to find a system that works for everyone
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SCHOOLS in Donegal have been juggling familiar pressure points in recent years: school transport disruption, accommodation problems, and the strain that comes with running timetables when staffing is tight. Demand for special education provision has also grown, along with the supports that must come with it. Against that backdrop, the row around Special Needs Assistant […]
Cór Ailigh to mark 25th anniversary with Seachtain na Gaeilge concert
CÓR Ailigh, the acclaimed cór gaelach based at St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny, is marking its 25th anniversary with a special celebratory concert as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge. The event takes place on Friday, March 6, at 8pm in the Regional Cultural Centre (RCC) Letterkenny. This promises to be an enjoyable and moving evening, reflecting on […]
€1 million allocated to four Donegal projects under Shared Island Coast-to-Coast Scheme
FOUR Donegal projects have been allocated a total of €1,035,562 under the Shared Island Coast-to-Coast Capital Investment Scheme. The four local projects are Oakfield Park, Raphoe, €294,611; Wild Ireland, Burnfoot, €269,000; Dunfanaghy Workhouse, €239,040 and Inishowen Maritime Museum, Greencastle, €232,911. Pat the Cope Gallagher TD has warmly welcomed today’s announcement by the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, […]
‘It’s a breeding ground for scammers’
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SELLING a second-hand car is never straight forward, from being hounded by hagglers to the countless fruitless phone calls. But it has now grown even more challenging, particularly for sellers using online marketplaces which have unfortunately turned into a breeding ground for scammers. Last week, I decided to sell my car with the help (and […]