Good news for anyone who missed it last night, there may be another chance to clearly see the Northern Lights in Donegal tonight. Last night, there was magnificent sights across the county with many people capturing stunning images of the Northern Lights colourfully lighting up the skies. It is hoped that the lights will appear […]
Over 40 homes created from vacant commercial premises
NEW figures published today show that since 2018 Donegal County Council has received 23 notifications of intention to build for a total of 41 homes from those planning to convert vacant commercial premises into homes. In 2022, Donegal County Council received notifications of 11 exempted developments aimed at providing 24 homes. In Donegal, three pubs […]
Lifford Players Drama Group set to open Strabane Drama Festival 2023
WITH less than three weeks to go, the countdown is now on to Strabane’s Premier Drama Festival. The festival opens at the Alley Theatre on Friday March 17 with Lifford Players Drama Group ‘When Elephants Collide’ by Edward Flanagan. A tale of inheritance. A family in crisis. A father who doesn’t know which child to […]
New boat for Donegal Bay search and rescue team
DONEGAL Town based Donegal Bay Sub Aqua Club Search and Recovery has welcomed a brand new boat to the crew. The new vessel ‘Cailín Deas’ arrived with the delighted group over the weekend. Advertisement A spokesperson for the group said, “The club were very proud to welcome Timmy from Atlantic Composites with our new […]
Waterworld announces opening date
The team at Waterworld in Bundoran has announced that it will open to the public for the 2023 season on Monday April 3 at 11am. The popular indoor waterpark, which has been a firm family favourite for 3 decades, will be open for the full two weeks of the Easter break, a traditionally busy time […]
Department defends bus route announcement
THE Department of Transport has defended its announcement on almost 70 new bus routes nationally following an online backlash that not enough were in Donegal. Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan TD announced 67 new or enhanced bus routes under the Connecting Ireland programme. They will be rolled out before the end of the year at a […]
Relief as Ballybofey teenager found
The teenager who went missing from her home in Ballybofey has been found safe and well. Yesterday, Gardaí issued an appeal for information over the whereabouts of Rhianna McCloskey (14) who was missing from Ballybofey since Friday, 24th February 2023. A statement issued by Gardaí this morning confirmed she “has been located safe and well.” […]
Gardaí issue appeal over missing Ballybofey girl
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Rhianna McCloskey who went missing from her home in Ballybofey, yesterday morning, Friday 24th February 2023. Rhianna is described as being 5 feet 2 inches tall with a slim build. She has black hair and brown eyes. Advertisement When last seen, Rhianna was wearing […]
Folk legend McTell to perform at Leo’s Tavern
LEGENDARY folk singer and songwriter Ralph McTell will be this month’s guest at Leo’s Tavern. The man behind classics such as ‘Streets of London’ and ‘Clare to Here’ will perform as part of the ‘Clubeo’ sessions in the famed Meenaleck venue. Regarded as one of the great storytellers McTell is celebrating 50 years on the road. And […]
Film set in Donegal Gaeltacht to be screened at film festival
A FILM set and filmed in the Donegal Gaeltacht featuring local Irish-speaking talent is to be screened as part of the Dublin International Film Festival tomorrow. Local director Daniel Butler and producer Maggie Ryan are nominated for ‘Discovery Awards’ at the festival. Bean Feasa is an Irish-language supernatural drama inspired by Donegal folktales about the […]