THOUSANDS are expected to attend the Orange Order parade in Rossnowlagh this weekend. Over 50 lodges from Donegal, Cavan, Leitrim and Monaghan are expected to attend the procession, as well as visiting Orangemen from Northern Ireland and further afield. The parade is set to begin close to St. John’s Parish Church at 12.30pm and will […]
Dungloe singer releases debut single
A SINGER-songwriter from Dungloe has just released her debut single and is getting ready to embark on an exciting move to Belfast to further her music career. Speaking to the Donegal News this week Lára O’Donnell said she only started writing her own music last year. The 20-year-old has just graduated from Ulster University where […]
Emotional moments as Cllr Mandy Kelly elected mayor
THERE were emotional moments in the Council chamber on Tuesday evening as Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly was elected mayor of the Letterkenny and Milford Municipal District at their AGM. Members of the Kelly family were present as Cllr Ciaran Brogan nominated Cllr Kelly, saying “it is a strange day for the Kelly family”. All in […]
Book celebrates history of Donegal railways
A NEW book of photographs celebrating the history of Donegal’s unique railways will be launched today. The Donegal Railway Heritage Centre will launch “The County Donegal Remembered” by Jim McBride who has been involved with railway heritage and preservation for decades, and is the Irish Editor of the “Disused Stations”. The book of 250 photographs includes […]
Man taken to hospital after crash close to rally stage
A man has been taken to hospital following a crash close to the Dooish Hill stage of the Donegal rally. Gardaí attended the scene and the man was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment. A spokesperson for the Gardaí said: “Gardaí are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision which took place […]
Talk on sustainable farm management next week
A European Innovation Partnership (EIP), ‘Curaíocht an Phobail’ managed by Lárionad Achmhainní Nádúrtha – Cill Ulta, based in the North West Gaeltacht is to host a public presentation on Sustainable Farm Management – making space for nature on the farm, on Friday June 24th in Gort a’Choirce. Guest speaker, Donal Sheehan, a qualified dairy farmer […]
SVP extremely concerned as cost of living soars
THERE has been an increase in the number of people in Donegal reaching out for help from St Vincent de Paul to deal with the rising cost of living. The charity is becoming increasingly concerned about the pressures families are under as fuel and food costs soar. Speaking to the Donegal News Regional President of […]
End of an era as Carrigart store changes hands
THE retirement of a well known Carrigart shopkeeper has been described as the “end of an era”. Mickey Joe’s Country Store has been a permanent fixture in the townland of Umlagh for generations. Something of a ‘one-stop shop’, Mickey Joe’s character and variety has long made it a favourite among visitors to the Downings area. Its stock of […]
Recruitment drive for new factory gets underway
A RECRUITMENT drive for E + I Engineering’s new factory in Letterkenny is currently underway. The company, which is headquartered in Burnfoot, has opened a new factory at the former Unifi site at Lisnenan. Making an announcement on their social media this week the company said: “A new E+I Engineering factory has opened in Letterkenny […]
Legal firm in High Court mica cases issues appeal
A LEGAL firm that is taking on mica cases in the High Court has appealed to homeowners to seek legal advice before time runs out. Coleman Legal LLP, a Dublin based solicitors, have more than 200 people signed up to take cases on their behalf. Six of these are lead or pathfinder cases which will […]