By Dionne Meehan A UNIQUE consignment dress hub with the ethos of resale, repair, repurpose and rebuild has just opened in Letterkenny. Circular Dress Collaborative, located on the Thorn Road, is the brainchild of Shelia Clancy O’Donnell, a New York native who relocated to Donegal a number of years ago. Advertisement From the age of five-years-old, […]
Pressure mounts at donkey sanctuary as numbers increase
By Dionne Meehan THIS week Donegal Donkey Sanctuary opened their doors to three more neglected donkeys. This brings the overall number of rescued donkeys in their care up to 97. Advertisement Lizzie, Martha and Jack were rescued on Monday night after being neglected beyond belief. Describing them as “three tragic souls”, a spokesperson from the […]
Donegal bred horses enjoy success at the Royal Dublin Horse Show
THE Royal Dublin Horse Show saw a large turnout of entries from Donegal equestrians this year competing in all disciplines including jumping, showing and working hunter. Excellent results and titles were achieved by many including Irish Draught Breed siblings; Gweebarras Dreamtime Star (eight-year-old Irish Draught Stallion) and his full sister Gweebarra Realta – a six-year-old Irish […]
Letterkenny cheapest town for students
LETTERKENNY is still the cheapest student town in Ireland, despite a slight increase in costs from last year. That’s according to The Switcher.ie Cost of Living Study, released this week. The survey tots up the overall cost of college with fees, accommodation, groceries, transport costs and more to help students budget. Advertisement In 2024, it costs […]
Church gate collection for refurbishment plans at Ards Friary
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 […]