Ballybofey’s Ciara Lynch has been announced as this year’s Netwatch Donegal Family Carer of the Year by Family Carers Ireland. This prestigious accolade recognises the exceptional dedication and commitment of family carers across the nation who provide vital care at home for loved ones with additional needs. Nominated by a close friend, Ciara’s selfless and endearing […]
Four arrests for drink driving
GARDAÍ in Donegal have appealed to motorists to never drink and drive after four arrests were made for drink driving on Saturday night alone. Four drivers were arrested on suspicion of drink driving within the Buncrana District. Two of the arrests were made in the Carndonagh area and two in the Buncrana area. “Sadly, it […]
Wind warning issued ahead of Storm Debi
IT is set to be very windy overnight with the arrival of Storm Debi. Met Eireann has issued a yellow wind warning for Donegal which comes into effect from midnight and will remain in place until 3pm on Monday. The forecaster is warning of stormy conditions with heavy rain expected and a chance of embedded […]
Rural businesses suffering due to lack of public transport
A RAMELTON business has highlighted the damaging effects of not having a local taxi service after they found customers weren’t booking due to the struggle of getting home. Opening their doors in 2021, the Bridge Bar Restaurant has been offering simple, locally inspired seasonal menus weekly, from Thursday to Sunday. However, when they noticed customers […]
Potato harvest worst in recent memory
A SENIOR IFA official in Donegal has said this year’s potato harvest is the worst he has seen since 1985. Describing this year’s potato season as being a “complete shocker”, Donegal’s Potato Chairman, Donald Logue said 1985 was the only other year he remembers being a complete “wash out”. “Ground is more or less nearly at […]
Inspirational Joe’s marathon effort all worth while
GLENSWILLY man Joe Gibbons reckons he ran the first 20 miles of last Sunday’s New York Marathon with a smile as wide as the city’s famous Hudson River. After all, this was a man who had battled his way through almost a year of chemotherapy treatment after being diagnosed with lymphoma cancer. In the depths […]
Letterkenny-based Ukrainian writer shortlisted for award
A Ukrainian woman living in Letterkenny, who was forced to flee her war-torn country, has been shortlisted from more than 100 entries in a new writing competition established by An Post, in association with the Irish Book Awards. The entry by Olga Kitik is in with a chance of winning the ‘New Voices Writing Prize’. It’s a […]
Éigse Sheagháin Bháin Mhic Meanman in Fintown next week
The much celebrated Éigse Sheagháin Bháin Mhic Meanman is taking place in Fintown from Friday 17th to Sunday 19 November. Aodh Mac Ruairí, Oifigeach Pleanála Teanga na Gaeltachta Láir will officially open the éigse in Áras Sheagháin Bháin on Friday at 8.30p.m. This will be followed by Léacht na hÉigse titled ‘Teanga, Dúchas agus Nádúr […]
New Zealand Ambassador visits Ramelton
New Zealand Ambassador Trevor Mallard visited Ramelton recently to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Donegal’s legendary All Blacks captain Dave Gallaher. Born in Ramelton in 1873, Dave Gallaher left these shores to settle in Katikati, New Zealand. A glittering career as an All Blacks player and selector secured his legacy as one […]
Aonach na Gaeilge takes place this weekend
THIS Saturday Coláiste Ailigh will host Aonach na Gaeilge, an Irish Language Fair which will explore the benefits of bilingual education from playschool right through to University. The event will include free workshops for children in music, science, art and even coding with a robot. Attendees will have the opportunity to do a guided tour […]