VETERAN actor and director Sean McGinley will reflect on his film career and on his early life in north west Ireland at the 2023 Allingham Festival which takes place later this year. He will be interviewed by RTE Media Correspondent Sinead Crowley. Born in Pettigo, Sean McGinley was raised in Ballyshannon. He is a graduate […]
Funeral of Jim Quinn to take place tomorrow
THE FUNERAL of well-known man Michael Jim Quinn of Rossbracken and formerly of Backhill, Meenagorey, Buncrana will take place tomorrow. Jim tragically passed away following a single vehicle road traffic collision on Friday at Tooban, Burnfoot. Jim was well-known across the county for his work as a suicide prevention counsellor, a fortune teller and a […]
Heritage week event organisers urged to register
THE County Donegal Heritage Office is encouraging event organisers for this year’s Heritage Week to register their events online by Monday, July 24 in order to avail of free local publicity. The Heritage Office has also organised a lunchtime event for all Heritage Week event organisers in the County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny at 1 […]
Dungloe HSE Community Inclusion Hub to open today
Minister Rabbitte T.D., Minister for Disabilities, Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is set to officially open the Community Inclusion Dungloe Hub in Donegal today. Community Inclusion (CI) Dungloe Hub is a HSE Day Service for school leavers and young adults in the Rosses, Dungloe and surrounding areas. Advertisement CI Dungloe Hub […]
Careful now! Ardal O’Hanlon at the helm of Arranmore Ferry
THERE was delight in Burtonport over the weekend as Father Ted star Ardal O’Hanlon visited the area. Ardal O’Hanlon is famous for his hilarious role as Fr Dougal Maguire. During a recent visit to Donegal, he was promoted to skipper and was pictured at the helm of Arranmore Ferry on Sunday as he headed for […]
Permission sought for 23 new homes in Dunfanaghy
A DONEGAL based developer has lodged a planning application with Donegal County Council for 23 new homes in Dunfanaghy. CR Renaissance Properties with a registered company address at C/O Charles Roarty, Duntally, Creeslough is seeking permission to build the 23 new homes on Horn Head Road on the outskirts of the town. They are also […]
Letterkenny family happy with new speed ramps
A Letterkenny family say they are happy to see the installation of new and improved speed ramps close to their home. Malachy and Kathleen McCrossan had highlighted the dangers of speeding motorists passing their home at Scribley when they were interviewed by the Donegal News last month. They said the only way to address the speeding […]
Scaffolding erected as refurb works begin at St Conal’s
SCAFFOLDING has been erected at St Conal’s Campus as restoration and refurbishment works have commenced on the historic building. In recent days, scaffolding has appeared around a chimney on one of the well known buildings in Letterkenny. The HSE has previously confirmed funding for upgrade works to retain and repair the existing structures of the St Conal’s Campus which is a protected structure. Advertisement A […]
Frustration over litter dumped in Gaoth Dobhair
LOCALS in the Gaoth Dobhair area have been left frustrated after bags of litter were dumped in a residential area. Over the weekend, bin bags of litter appeared at the roadside beside an overflowing bin in the centre of Gaoth Dobhair. The rubbish bags then became ripped apart by seagulls and the contents was strewn across […]
Three organisations in Donegal receive €20,000 funding
The Ireland Funds, the global philanthropic network, has awarded €20,000 to three not-for-profit projects serving Donegal through its Heart of the Community Fund. Each year, the funding provides critical funding to a wide range of community organisations and charities on the island of Ireland. The Ireland Funds recognises the challenges organisations face in securing funding to […]