THE Balor, Ballybofey’s commitment to the development of local musical talent is very much in evidence this coming week as two of Donegal’s biggest recent musical success stories make very welcome returns to the stage. Burt musician George Houston – recently returned from a US tour opening for none other than The Modfather himself, Paul […]
Croithlí Distillery among top 10 per cent of attractions worldwide
THE Crolly Distillery Experience has been recognised with the prestigious TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2025, placing it among the top 10 per cent of visitor attractions worldwide. The honour is based entirely on consistently positive ratings and reviews from visitors from around the world. It comes just weeks after the Visitor Centre celebrated its third anniversary […]
An Grianán Theatre enters exciting renovation phase
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AN Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny, a cornerstone of Donegal’s performing arts scene, say the ongoing auditorium renovation project is progressing well. The beloved venue is currently in the midst of a transformative phase, with all seating removed and preparations underway for the installation of brand new carpeting. This renovation marks a significant step forward in […]
Roads project won’t be impacted by A5 standstill
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by Louise Doyle DONEGAL’S biggest infrastructure project will not be impacted by the standstill of the A5 project in the North, the Donegal News understands. In February last year €600m was committed for the A5 North-West Transport corridor and work advancing on related Trans-European transport network (TEN-T) upgrades in Donegal and Monaghan. Advertisement The TEN-T project includes major road […]
Lots in store for Heritage Week at Donegal Railway Museum
THE Donegal Railway Museum in Donegal Town have announced a jam-packed programme of railway-related events for Heritage Week, including walks, talks, and their flagship ‘Road to the Railway’ Vintage Car and Tractor Run. The events will kick off on Saturday, August 16, at 3pm with Dr Joe Kelly’s talk ‘The Donegal Railways: Aspects of their History […]
Home, work pressures and lack of affordable childcare concerns
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by Louise Doyle HOME and work pressures, as well as the lack of affordable childcare have emerged as concerns for women across Donegal, according to report findings. The findings from the county-wide needs assessment have been released by Women’s Collective Ireland Donegal (WCI). Advertisement Recent findings from a new survey by WCI Donegal provides important insight into the […]
Teens build confidence and community at conference
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SIX young people from Donegal were among more than 300 teenagers who took part in Foróige’s Leadership for Life Youth Conference at Maynooth University last week. The programme brought together young leaders from across Ireland and the US to connect, grow and learn from each other. “Leadership isn’t about being in charge – it’s about […]
Clonmany Agricultural Show taking place today
Gardaí from Buncrana Community Policing Unit will hold an information stand at the Clonmany Agricultural Show today and tomorrow.
Metal bars cut at Letterkenny substation
A NUMBER of metal bars of the exterior fence of an ESB substation were cut in an incident of criminal damage in Letterkenny. Gardaí are investigating the incident at the ESB substation at Lurgybrack, which occurred sometime between Monday, July 28 at 3.30pm and 4.15pm the following day. A number of metal bars of the […]
Two people taken to hospital following Kerrykeel collision
GARDAI are appealing for witnesses following a two-vehicle collision in Kerrykeel at the weekend. Shortly after 10.45am on Saturday, August 2, gardaí and emergency services responded to a two car collision on the R246 at Main Street, Kerrykeel. The driver of one of the cars involved, a man in his 40s, was taken to Letterkenny […]