by Evelyn Cullen DONEGAL TD Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher has defended his decision to vote with the government in defeating a motion which called on the reform of the controversial Defective Concrete Blocks Redress Scheme. And he has insisted that he is determined to work with affected families to get a better deal. Advertisement The […]
Weather: Mix of sunny spells and showers today
THERE will be sunny spells and showers today after some early mist and fog patches. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees with mostly light north to northwest winds. Tonight, showers will merge to longer spells of rain. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 7 to 11 degrees. There will be a few mist and fog patches […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, October 20
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Rickard Gallagher, Glenties David Burke, Dunkineely Advertisement Peter O’Donnell, Raphoe Packie Joe McCahill, Lettermacaward John Grant, Buncrana Rickard Gallagher, Glenties The death has occurred of Rickard Gallagher, 12 Dr McCloskey Crescent, Glenties and 4 Stephen’s Place, Belfast. Mr Gallagher passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 16. Predeceased […]
Victim Impact Statement sought after pensioner brandished knife
AN 83-year-old man brandished a knife at another man during a dispute over a boat. John Orsi of Ballymagowan, Kerrykeel, was before Letterkenny District Court on Monday charged with a Section 11 Firearms offence. Sergeant Jim Collins told the court that on January 31, 2025, at Massmount, Kerrykeel, gardaí took a statement of complaint from a man, who had been […]
Wedding of the week: Glaswegian couple find love in Gaoth Dobhair
ALTHOUGH Shannon and her husband Brendan grew up just five minutes apart in Glasgow, went to the same school and shared mutual friends, their paths never crossed. That was until six years ago when a trip to Gaoth Dobhair, the beloved home of their grandparents, changed everything. Meeting at a Wolfe Tones concert in Seán […]
George Shaw’s journey back to his roots
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By Brian McDaid WE are sitting in the reception area of the Station House Hotel in Letterkenny on a Saturday night. One of its residents here for the weekend has taken time out from a family function to have a chat about his connections with the town. It has been eight years since he was […]
The way we were
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Aoife Doherty 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 1975, October 11 Advertisement Bravery awards for three Donegal Gardaí THREE Donegal based members of the Gardaí were given special awards for bravery by the Taoiseach, Mr […]
First ever Harvest of Hope Festival a wonderful success
FARM families enjoyed a day of community fun and wellbeing at the first-ever Harvest of Hope Wellbeing Festival for Donegal farmers which took place on Sunday at the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny. The free, family-friendly event was organised by Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC) as part of Connecting for Life Donegal event, with support from the […]
Tourism Business Clinics set to benefit operators throughout Donegal
FÁILTE Ireland, together with Donegal County Council’s Tourism Unit and Local Enterprise Office Donegal, will host five business clinics across the county in November. The clinics mark a further collaboration between the three bodies to assist both new and existing businesses to diversify into the tourism industry. The joint initiative will offer opportunities to discuss […]
Fresh Take: Protecting the coastline shouldn’t be just about telling people to keep an eye out
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By Sabrina Sweeney Along Falcarragh Strand, Rathmullan Pier or any stretch of Donegal coast, people visit and walk to soak up the view, to clear their heads and to feel energised and restored by the sea air. Long stretches of soft sand give way to rugged rocks and cliffs that jut out into the crashing […]