The hugely popular #LoveDonegal campaign will return due to the success of previous campaigns and public interest on Thursday, September 8, 2022 . Last years campaign reached over 17 million people across the world and had Donegal trending for several days across social media outlets. The campaign also won the Local Authority LAMA Awards in 2021 […]
‘Selling the Past’ exhibition shows that it’s the little things that matters
It’s the little items that can mean so much. Just visit an exhibition in Letterkenny to prove the point. ‘Selling the Past’ can be seen at the Irish Wheelchair Association’s charity shop as part of National Heritage Week. Donated items with links to Donegal’s history are part of the exhibition. Advertisement Throughout the shop are items with […]
Mourne Antiques celebrates thirty years in business in Letterkenny
MOURNE Antiques on the Main Street in Letterkenny is celebrating thirty years in business. Frances Spears took over the store from her mother Teresa in 1989 when it was on the banks of the River Mourne in Strabane. In August 1992 she decided to move to Letterkenny where she had spent time at college and […]
From Falcarragh to Milwaukee
IT has been a whirlwind few years for Falcarragh photographer James O’Donnell who is holding his very first exhibition in Milwaukee in the US this weekend. James is the owner of Iggy, the border collie who has been the subject of some of the most stunning images of Donegal, and rose to fame on social […]
Letterkenny SVP expecting ‘tsunami’ as schools reopen
THE President of the Letterkenny area St Vincent de Paul charity fears “a tsunami” of need coming as family resource centres are seeing more demand for support for parents as schools prepre to reopen. With inflation running at nine percent and exorbitant fuel and heating costs families and individuals are experiencing a cost of living […]
Taking great leap in memory of father
WHEN Brendan Cavanagh lost his mobility, he found a new lease of life with Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA). Brendan sadly passed away in 2017, but his family are now preparing to ‘take the plunge’ by each doing a bungee jump from Moville pier next month. They hope to raise much needed proceeds for IWA, which […]
Barring orders advised for domestic abuse victims
A domestic abuse service is urging women to seek barring orders against their abusers instead of fleeing their home because of the accommodation crisis. Donegal Women’s Domestic Violence Service (DDVS) says it has seen a year on year rise in the number of families it is supporting. The service currently has five families in its […]
Exciting few days ahead for Cillian
FALCARRAGH’S Cillian Gallagher has an exciting few days ahead of him as he heads to Kerry to take up the role of escort at this year’s Rose of Tralee festival. The 27-year-old is eager to find out which Rose he is paired with for the festivities which returns after a three-year hiatus due to the […]
Tonight’s Na Mooneys concert in Downings cancelled
Donegal County Council has announced that due to inclement weather conditions and prevailing winds tonight’s Na Mooneys concert at Downings GAA pitch has been cancelled. The local authority said the decision has been taken in the interest of health and safety. Na Mooneys were to be accompanied on stage by Caitlín Nic Gabhann, Nia Ní […]
Once in a lifetime shot during lucky moment in Donegal
PHOTOGRAPHER Gareth Wray could not believe his luck when he managed to capture a perfect shot of an Aer Lingus plane descending into Donegal Airport last week with Errigal Mountain in the backdrop. The Strabane man was not out plane spotting at the time and it was just by chance the aircraft flew into his […]