THERE has been an explosion at a petrol station in Creeslough this afternoon. Gardai and ambulance crews are at the scene of Creeslough supermarket. “Gardaí are currently assisting other Emergency Services at the scene of a serious incident at Creeslough, County Donegal,” said a Garda Spokesperson. “An Garda Síochána are asking any road users intending […]
Hospital worker’s toy appeal now in 22nd year
A DONEGAL man is asking people across the county to donate towards a Christmas toy appeal to ensure as many children as possible will wake up to a gift this December 25. Now in its 22nd year, hundreds of children throughout Donegal have benefitted from Eunan Devenney’s annual appeal. Eunan, a maintenance man at St […]
Survival of Gaeltacht under threat due to housing shortage
A public meeting has heard how housing is one of the biggest threats to the survival of the Irish language and that the rise in holiday homes in Gaeltacht areas is creating difficulties for native speakers when it comes to finding somewhere to live. A meeting was held recently in Annagry to discuss housing related issues […]
Three generations feature in short film
A short film entitled ‘Ceoltóirí’ is to be shown as part of the fiddler’s weekend in Glenties. The film captures three generations of Irish music featuring Jimmy Campbell, his son Peter as well as his grandson, Paddy Molloy. Filmed in 2021, this production is a tribute to the late Jimmy Campbell. Jimmy, who sadly passed […]
Awards for Donegal food businesses
After a three year hiatus all roads led to Dingle for five Donegal producers who won bronze, silver and gold in Blas na hÉireann 2022. The winners from Donegal are Donegal Rapeseed Oil, Gallagher’s Bakery Promise Gluten Free Bakery, Love A Little and Natural Dairies and Green Pastures Donegal, who were also awarded Best in […]
Exhibition to feature local artists
Self-taught, Ranafast artist Mórag McCafferty is set to launch a collaborative exhibition showcasing the work of over 10 local artists in Caisleáin Óir hotel. ‘The Great Big Art Event’ is a group exhibition that includes artists that work through a variety of mediums, including watercolour, oil paint, silk batik, pop art and photography. Mairéad Ní […]
Raphoe man plus one takes on the world at coffee world cup finals
Last week, Keith Blackburn from Raphoe, represented Ireland in the ‘Coffee World Cup’ in Australia. The World Brewers Cup Championships is extremely competitive and features baristas and coffee roasters from all over the world. Keith works with New Kid Coffee, Letterkenny’s first commercial speciality coffee roaster. The Donegal barista and roaster was recently awarded the […]
Emergency meeting after second flood
AN emergency meeting takes place tomorrow at lunchtime following a second inciddent of flooding in as many days near Glenswilly Nl. Schoolchildren had to be carried on the backs of their parents to get into class on Tuesday morning, while residents in the area became trapped in their homes when a stretch of the R250 […]
Taking a break after ‘things come to a head’ for him
A DONEGAL councillor has revealed he is taking some time away from his role on doctor’s advise due to anxiety. The Castlefinn man was selected by Sinn Féin in 2013 to replace Cllr Cora Harvey on Donegal County Council. A local musician, Cllr Gary Doherty has a degree in politics. In a post on his […]
Terrified Mother faces eviction
A MOTHER living in a mica-crumbling home with nowhere else to go fought back tears yesterday as she told of how she could be just days away from being evicted. Donna Gamble lives in Liskey, Ballindrait, with her 11-year-old son. A homeowner, Donna’s mortgage repayments fell into arrears following the breakdown of her marriage. Advertisement […]