RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta’s Barrscéalta, broadcast from na Doirí Beaga and presented by Michelle Nic Grianna received a Celtic Media Festival 2025 Torc Award for Excellence in the Entertainment Sound category last week in Newquay, Wales. Dónall Mac Ruairí, who previously produced this programme accepted the award on behalf of the RnaG Barrscéalta team at the […]
Surgical Hub: Pressure increases on Minister
By Chris Ashmore THE Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill is expected to come under increased pressure this week in relation to whether Letterkenny or Sligo is given the nod for an important new surgical hub. Given the fact that Donegal’s population far exceeds that of the SligoLeitrimWest CavanRoscommon catchment area, there has already been […]
Donegal youth workers attend Youth Work Matters conference
By Paul McElwee FOUR youth workers from Donegal were among a group of over 200 youth work policy makers, practitioners and youth project participants brought together for the National Youth Work Conference where they called for ‘sustainable investment’ in youth services and better collaboration across education, youth services and families. Donegal Youth work matters delegates […]
Holiday lets are locking local families out of housing – Cllr
By Róise Collins AS Donegal prepares for the summer influx of tourists, concerns are growing over the impact of short-term holiday lets on local housing availability, especially for families struggling to secure long-term rental accommodation. Donegal councillor Jimmy Brogan has renewed calls for tighter regulation of platforms such as Airbnb, highlighting the growing number of […]
Weather: Cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle
TODAY will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, persistent and heavy at times. Highest temperatures of 13 to 14 degrees in moderate to fresh breezes. Tonight will be rather cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle continuing for a time before easing up. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees with moderate […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, June 9
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Brigid McGrory, Buncrana Peter Wilson, Carrigart Advertisement Charlie McElwee Cloghan Paidin Moore, Killybegs Theresa Finnegan, Ramelton Brigid McGrory, Buncrana The death has taken place of Brigid McGrory, Sharagore, Linsfort, Buncrana F93 H3V1. Deeply saddened by her passing are her husband Denis and son Denis. Survived by her […]
The Way We Were
Roise Collins delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com MAY 31, 1975 Advertisement DONEGAL BAKERY INDUSTRY TREATENED BY CROSS-BORDER COMPETITION SHOCK NEWS in the cross-obrder trading activities that continue to seriously worry Donegal shopkeepers is that […]
Lifford officially twinned with Simancas thanks to Red Hugh connection
By Paul McElwee THE chairman of the Red Hugh O’Donnell Association has hailed news that the Irish chieftain’s birthplace of Lifford has now officially been twinned with the Spanish town of Simancas where he is laid to rest. Eddie Crawford was speaking after the Mayor of Simancas recently officially signed documents to rubber-stamp the agreement. […]
Raphoe pupil wins national carbon monoxide safety competition
SIXTH class pupil Fearne Quinn from St Eunan’s National School, Raphoe, has won a nationwide poster competition to raise awareness of carbon monoxide and the dangers that it can pose in our homes. Gas Networks Ireland, in partnership with Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI), called for entries to a carbon monoxide safety poster competition from pupils […]
‘Colour is key’ in new song by Lurgybrack NS songwriters
By Paul McElwee A new song and music video created by the children of Lurgybrack NS song writing club, which celebrates uniqueness and the power of togetherness, was be released yesterday as part of the Cruinniú na nÓg 2025 initiative. Entitled ‘Kaleidoscope’ the song is the brainchild of teacher Bri Carr, 6th class student Matthew […]