Today marked the official opening of the newly refurbished Portsalon Pier and the Bunbeg Harbour Pontoon by Donegal Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue. The projects, part of a broader €19.1 million investment across 23 capital projects in Donegal, saw significant financial backing. A total of €1.7 million was spent on the […]
UPDATE: Traffic lights on Polestar roundabout repaired
Donegal County Council has announced that the traffic signals at Polestar Roundabout have been successfully repaired and are now fully operational. The lights, which had previously experienced faults, have been restored to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow at this key junction. Motorists are advised to remain cautious as traffic returns to normal patterns.
Deaths in Donegal, Monday evening, September 9
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Donna McDermott, Ballymacarthur, Greencastle – Packidy ( Denis) Boyle, Lr. Keadue, Burtonport Advertisement – Mary Sarah Gallagher, Adderwell, Doochary – Georgina Doherty (née Long), Dublin and Bruckless – Evan Craig, Muff – Patrick Joseph (Joe) Reilly, Kerrykeel – Patrica Devine, Lifford and Strabane Donna McDermott, Ballymacarthur, […]
Letterkenny’s Cathedral Quarter prepares for the most magical Culture Night
Letterkenny’s Cathedral Quarter is set to come alive on Friday, September 20th, as Culture Night returns with a lineup of exciting events. Marking the most magical night of the year, Culture Night is a celebration of arts, heritage, and community, and this year’s festivities promise to be more captivating than ever before. The highlight of […]
Wedding of the Week: Danielle and Declan’s journey from chance meeting to happily ever after
By Tara McCormack OMAGH natives Danielle Browne and Declan Cunningham celebrated their love in a spectacular wedding that seamlessly blended local charm with a touch of magic. After a decade-long journey together, the couple officially became “Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham” on August 8th, marking ten years of love with a day that will be remembered […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday evening, September 5
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Elizabeth Patton, Ballybofey – Valerri Strunhar, Bunbeg Advertisement – John Martin, Keelogs, Ahilly, Buncrana – Mickey Roarty of Bunbeg and Gabhla – Henry Glackin, Tubberkeen, Dungloe – Michael Gallagher Drumcannon, – Mary Connaghan, Churchill Elizabeth Patton formerly Glenfin Road & Corlecky, Ballybofey The death has occured […]
Gaoth Dobhair sean-nós singer Clíona brings Irish heritage to global audience
By Tara McCormack GAOTH DOBHAIR’S own Clíona Ní Ghallachóir, a 25-year-old sean-nós singer from Mín a’ Chladaigh, recently returned from an unforgettable experience at the prestigious Festival Interceltique in Lorient, France. Representing Ireland as a soloist, Clíona shared her remarkable talent on an international stage, an opportunity she describes as “a memorable experience.” Advertisement Reflecting […]
Donegal artists feature on new homeless charity album
Two talented artists from Donegal, Moya Brennan and Carol Wilson, are featured on the newly released charity album ‘Kindness on the Streets’. This album, which aims to raise awareness and funds for Belfast’s homeless charity, The People’s Kitchen, includes contributions from both national and international musical stars. Notable artists such as Ralph McTell, Mary Black, […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, September 4
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Henry Glackin, Tubberkeen, Dungloe – Mary Conaghan Nee Gallagher; formerly of Ballybolother, Trentagh Advertisement – Michael Gallagher Drumcannon, – Kevin Breslin Gransha, Buncrana – Mary Ellen Gillespie (née Birney), Milford – Mary Connaghan, Churchill Henry Glackin, Tubberkeen, Dungloe The death has occurred in Dungloe Community hospital of […]
Diocese of Raphoe responds to Scoping Inquiry Report on Historical Abuse in religious schools
By Tara McCormack This afternoon, the Diocese of Raphoe issued a statement acknowledging the publication of the Scoping Inquiry into historical sexual abuse at schools run by religious orders. The inquiry, which has unveiled a disturbing legacy of abuse, involved over 2,400 allegations against 884 alleged abusers across more than 300 schools in Ireland. Advertisement […]