THE people of Creeslough will be presented with the 2022 Donegal Person of the Year award at an event in Dublin this weekend. The annual event organised by the Donegal Association in Dublin will take place tomorrow night in the Bonnington Hotel. The gala ball will pay special tribute to the courage and community spirit […]
Corn cutting memorial to be unveiled in Creeslough
THE Creeslough Community Association is to unveil a memorial dedicated to corn cutting this evening. Corn cutting is synonymous with Creeslough because of the song ‘The Emigrant’s Letter’ by Percy French, which is better known as ‘Cutting the corn in Creeslough today’. “Percy French wrote the song but we like to say that it was […]
Renowned artist and sculptor to be laid to rest
THE funeral service takes place in Ramelton tomorrow of renowned, Belfast-born artist and sculptor Deborah Brown who had made Donegal her home for the past twenty years. Ms Brown passed away at the Donegal Hospice on Saturday in her 96th year, surrounded by her friends and carer Michelle Patterson. She will be missed by her […]
Donegal ancestors to the fore for presidential visit
US PRESIDENT Joe Biden will be given evidence on his Irish visit this week of his ancestral connection to Donegal. He will see evidence that Anthony Scanlon, son of a coastguard member serving in the Killybegs area is another of his Irish ancestors. This new research was carried out by the Irish Family History Centre […]
Shannon is flying the flag for women farmers of Donegal
DONEGAL farmer Shannon Porter has been nominated for the Innovation Award for Women Farmers 2023. This competition was developed by Copa-Cogeca to shed light on the hundreds of innovative projects conducted every year all over Europe by women farmers. In 2023 it will particularly showcase the innovative and novel solutions implemented by women that are […]
Gardaí urge vigilance over bogus callers across county
PEOPLE with vulnerable family members are being urged to be vigilant as the brighter evenings can bring a rise in bogus callers and rogue trade activity. That’s the warning from gardaí, who have said that at this time of year they tend to see an increase in the occurrence of incidents of bogus and rogue callers, calling to […]
Louisa from Malta adds an international flavour at Letterkenny Gaels
THERE’S been a continental feel to the committee room at Letterkenny Gaels in recent weeks following the election of the club’s new secretary. Maltese mother-of-two Louisa Tonna admits that her knowledge of Gaelic Games needs a bit of work. However, she says she is loving her new role after taking on what’s probably the busiest position […]
Donegal students gear up for World robotics championship
Stramore National School students will represent Ireland at The VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas from April 25 to May 4. The talented team of young students qualified for the VEX Robotics Competition after winning the Irish competition last month. Supporters of the team are fundraising to help the young students get to Dallas […]
Big celebrations at the Mount Errigal Hotel
THE team at The Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny are celebrating being recognised as a four-star hotel by Fáilte Ireland. The reclassification to a four-star hotel follows a multi-million euro renovation including a full refurbishment of bedrooms, ballroom, public toilets and also the addition of an extensive outdoor terrace area. The Fáilte Ireland award ensures high standards […]
More wintry weather in store for Donegal
THE wintry weather looks like it is here to stay with a chance of hail showers and thunderstorms forecast for today. Speaking to the Donegal News, a spokesperson from Met Éireann said more heavy showers are expected today. “Tonight, there will be clear spells early in the night but cloud will then thicken with the chance […]