ARTWORK by 5-year-old Donegal student Charles (Dominic) Gallagher, from St. Mary’s National School, Lifford, who recently appeared on the Late Late Toy Show, has been chosen to illustrate the 2024 Texaco Children’s Art Competition Calendar just published. One of 13 artworks selected to illustrate the publication, his piece, entitled ‘Moo Moo Rua’, will appear during […]
Fanad Lighthouse provides backdrop for new album
DONEGAL based singer and musician Nodlaig Ní Bhrollaigh has released a new album which features works composed in Fanad Lighthouse. The album ‘Cuimhní Rúnda’ is a journey through the times and places that have inspired Nodlaig over the last 20 years. It is a compilation of original, contemporary music that reflects her classical and traditional influences. Nodlaig, […]
‘Winter Wellness’ event to focus on mental health
A ‘Winter Wellness’ event is set to take place on Tuesday, December 12 at 12 noon in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Letterkenny. Organised by Donegal Public Participation and Cllr Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly, this event is focused on mental health. With a number of guest speakers, stakeholders and support groups to be present on the […]
Refugee background checks highlighted at Donegal JPC meeting
A Donegal County Councillor has highlighted what he says are the conflicting reports in the media on the background checks carried out on those seeking international protection in Ireland. Bundoran councillor Michael McMahon raised the matter at the recent Donegal County Joint Policing Committee meeting. He asked if the Gardaí are aware of everybody that […]
Irish Hospice Foundation reminds people of their bereavement support line service
With Christmas fast approaching the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF), a leading organisation dedicated to providing support to those dealing with loss and grief, wants to remind people in Donegal about their Bereavement Support Line service, available from 10am to 1pm, Monday to Friday. The service aims to provide solace and support to individuals who […]
Cllr Donal Coyle elected new chair of Donegal ETB
Fianna Fáil councillor Donal Coyle is the new chairperson of Donegal ETB. He was elected at today’s meeting of the board in Letterkenny, and replaces Cllr. Michael McBride who has served his year in the chair. Advertisement Cllr Coyle’s party colleague Cllr Rena Donaghey is the new vice-chairperson, replacing outgoing vice-chairperson, Patsy McVicar. […]
Aurivo Co-operative launches Farm Solar initiative
Aurivo Co-operative, in partnership with PV Generation, has announced the launch of Aurivo Farm Solar, a unique renewable energy offering aimed at empowering farmers to reduce their carbon footprint. Aurivo Farm Solar will provide TAMS and SEAI grant application assistance and financing solution advice to farmers looking to invest in solar innovations on farm that […]
New traffic cameras installed on Polestar roundabout
DONEGAL County Council has installed new “state-of-the-art” traffic cameras at the Polestar Roundabout to keep motorists informed on the current traffic conditions. With 24-hour surveillance of the roundabout available for the public to access, Cllr Donal Coyle said despite the new cameras being “useful”, they will not change the volume of traffic coming into Letterkenny. Speaking to […]
From Barbie to the Rugby World Cup, this year’s top Google searches
As the year comes to a close, the annual Google Year in Search results reveal the questions we turned to Google for answers for, the people who inspired us and the daily searches the country had in common. In a year where Ireland competed in two World Cups it’s no surprise that the two top […]
Donegal student secures place at Oxford University
BURNFOOT native and former Head Girl of The Royal and Prior Comprehensive School in Raphoe, Jennifer Holly, has recently taken up a place at Magdalen College at Oxford University to study Classics and English. Jennifer said that she chose these subjects because “they allow for interdisciplinary study of literature, language, history, and even politics”. She […]