The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is calling on Donegal to support their Annual Fundraising Day which takes place across the country today (Thursday). IWA is dedicated to supporting people with disabilities in communities at a local and national level, helping people live a life full of choice, freedom, and joy. The charity relies on donations […]
Donegal News journalist Louise Doyle wins national media award
DONEGAL News journalist Louise Doyle has been named Feature Journalist of the Year at the Local Ireland Media Awards. Louise, who was recently appointed News Editor with the Donegal News, was honoured at a gala awards event at the Mullingar Park Hotel on Thursday night. Her feature – The Good Friday Agreement – 25 Years […]
Almost 10,000 people are currently driving on a learner permit in Donegal
By Dionne Meehan PLANS to crackdown on motorists who have held provisional licenses for years have been delayed over fears of a surge in driving test applications. It comes as new figures reveal that in Donegal, 9,530 people are currently driving on a learner permit. Advertisement In June, Transport Minister Eamonn Ryan approved a plan […]
Vintners meeting told Donegal pubs will face closure without urgent VAT relief
Members of the Donegal Vintners’ Federation have raised serious concerns about the future of their industry. Publicans from across the county gathered in Cheers Bar, Ballybofey last Wednesday to discuss the devastating impact of rising operational costs, particularly the higher VAT rate, which they say is crippling small businesses in rural areas like Donegal. Publican […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday morning, September 26
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: -Kathleen McGLOIN (née Ferguson) West End, Bundoran, Donegal / Belcoo, Fermanagh -Rose Theresa Mc Dermott (née Cannon) Birmingham and formerly Magheroarty, Gortahork Advertisement –Rita Bradley, 35 Woodlawn, Stranorlar, formerly Rosslare, Co. Wexford – Michael Barr, 51 Brookhill, Culmore Road – John Kennedy, Ballyshannon and Leitrim – Ann […]
Shauna Scanlon’s local roots fuel global dreams
By Tara McCormack BALLYBOFEY may be a small town, but for Shauna Scanlon, it’s a musical hub bursting with talent and inspiration. The 33-year-old musician, singer, and songwriter has been honing her craft since a young age, playing the piano and being immersed in a community rich with music. Advertisement “People who visit always comment […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday evening, September 24
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: –Brian Gillespie, 6 Donal Casey Court, Derry and formerly of Oakfield, Galliagh and Buncrana –Fran Hurley née Douglas, formerly of Castlegore, Castlederg Advertisement –Owen (Owenie Charley Khit) Doherty, Carrick McGarvey, Derrybeg –Anne Buggy (née Lydon), Ballyshannon and Galway –Yvonne MURPHY (née McGettigan) Templetown, Carlingford, Louth / Kilmacrennan […]
Tomorrow is #LoveDonegal Day: Donegal News encourages you to help break the internet
By Tara McCormack #LOVEDONEGAL Day is fast approaching and it’s that time of year when those with a connection to Donegal, no matter where in the world they find themselves, come together to shout their love for this magical county. And while I’ve only recently become one of Donegal’s newest residents, I’m already more than ready […]
Creeslough victims’ families appeal for public inquiry into explosion
The families of seven of the victims from the Creeslough explosion have called on the Minister for Justice to establish a public inquiry into the tragic event. Their lawyer, Darragh Mackin of Phoenix Law, has written to Helen McEntee, urging the creation of an independent investigation. The explosion, which occurred in October 2022, claimed ten […]
Letterkenny Community Centre issues warning about fake event
The Letterkenny Community Centre has issued an important notice regarding a false event that has been circulating online. The event in question, advertised as a “Christmas Drive-In Movies” experience at the centre, has been confirmed as fraudulent and not organised by the facility. In a statement on Facebook, Lewis Toye, Event Organiser at Letterkenny Community […]