A nurse will be based out of Fahan Health Centre every Monday and Thursday from today onwards after a successful community campaign against the closure. The campaign grew after rumours surfaced that the nurse would be relocated from Fahan to Buncrana. However in July the HSE confirmed that the public health nurse would remain in […]
Nominations open for Donegal Person of the Year
Nominations are open to find the next Donegal Person of the year. The awards, organised by the Donegal Association Dublin, recognise those who have promoted the county at a local, national, or international level. Past winners include Moya Brennan, Noel Cunningham, Jason Black, Shay Given, and of course, Daniel O’Donnell. Advertisement The Donegal Association was […]
Frances Browne Literary Festival returns to Ballybofey
By Rebecca Crockett THE Frances Browne Literary Festival returns this week for its annual celebration of Ulster’s “Blind Poetess” from October 10th to 13th. Taking place across venues in Ballybofey and Stranorlar, the programme is an eclectic mix of theatre, music, poetry, painting, and panel discussions. Advertisement Celine McGlynn, Chairperson of the festival committee, said: […]
Fundraiser launched for baby with inoperable tumor
By Rebecca Crockett A fundraiser in aid of a Donegal child with an inoperable brain tumour has already raised over €17,000 for vital treatment. One-year-old Danny McLaughlin and his twin brother Charlie were born in June 2023. They live in Churchill, eight miles from Letterkenny, with their mother Annie and grandparents Marcus and Teresa. Advertisement […]
New Deputy Principal Appointed by Donegal ETB
By Rebecca Crockett Former Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada student, Ms Caroline McCauley has been announced as the new Deputy Principal of the Oileán Árainn Mhór school. Announced today by Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB), Ms McCauley replaces Mr Daniel Doherty who retired at the end of the last school year. Advertisement The Oileán Árainn Mhóir […]
Man seen entering water at Lagacurry Beach-Garda Appeal
AN Garda Síochána are appealing to the public for information following reports of a man entering the sea at Lagacurry Beach, Isle of Doagh, Clonmany, Co Donegal on Saturday afternoon, 5th October, 2024. The man is in his early 70s and is described as being 6ft 2inches tall. He was last seen wearing a bottle green […]
Donegal life-savers awarded for courage in the water
By Rebecca Crockett THE brave efforts of six people from Donegal have been recognised at the Water Safety Ireland National Awards for saving three lives from drowning. The ceremony, which took place on October 3rd at Dublin Castle, honoured those who had saved a life from drowning as well as individuals dedicated to drowning prevention. […]
Windy Hall Road closed for emergency repairs from today
DONEGAL County Council has announced Windy Hall Road will be closed for emergency road repair works from An Gleann Rue to Long Lane from today. Emergency works will take place between 10am and 4pm from 9th October to 11th October. A spokesperson for the council said: We apologise for any inconvenience caused to the Road […]
Greencastle Bookseller longlisted for Bookshop of Year
By Rebecca Crockett LITTLE Acorns Bookstore in Derry, owned by Greencastle native Jenni Doherty, has been longlisted for Bookshop of the Year 2024. The beloved shop is one of twelve nominated in the category at the An Post Book Awards which celebrates and promotes Irish writing to a wide audience. Advertisement Customers could vote for […]
#LoveDonegal day described as a huge success
#LoveDonegal Day 2024, which took place on 25th September, has been heralded as a major success by reaching 5 million more people than last year. Now in its sixth year, the initiative took place alongside other promotional events like Disrupt by the Sea and the Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards. The 2023 edition reached 85 […]