TWO defendants accused of murdering a man whose body was allegedly thrown off the Sliabh Liag cliffs in Donegal each claimed the other “did it”, a barrister has told the Central Criminal Court. Bernard Condon SC opened the trial this morning of Nikita Burns (22) and Alan Vial (39) who deny the murder of Robert […]
Outpouring of support for woman after eulogy upset
by Louise Doyle A Donegal woman left devastated after she was not permitted to say a eulogy at the joint funeral of her parents, who died within hours of one another, has said she is “absolutely blown away” by support she has received. Jackie McGettigan, late of Bruckless, passed away on December 23, 2023. His […]
‘Election to Seanad would give FG a voice in Dublin’
Letterkenny cllr Jimmy Kavanagh has said that if he were elected to Seanad Éireann it would be an opportunity for Fine Gael to have a voice in Dublin.
Oven stolen after it fell from car boot in Letterkenny
Gardaí are investigating the theft of an oven after it fell from a car boot in Letterkenny. A man was transporting an oven in his car on Monday, December 9 at midday at Carnamuggagh Upper. The man didn’t realise that the boot door was open, and the oven fell out onto the road. A short time […]
House in Kilmacrennan sprayed with graffiti
A wall of a house in Kilmacrennan was sprayed with graffiti and a postbox was stolen from the property. Gardaí are investigating the incident of criminal damage in the area of Ballyscanlon Lower, Portlean, which occurred some time between Sunday, January 12 at 8.45pm some time between and 8.30am the following day. “We appeal to anybody […]
FRESH TAKE COLUMN: Why settle for imitations?
by Sabrina Sweeney Just like champagne must come from the French region, Champagne, and Parma ham can only hail from the province of Parma in Italy, Donegal tweed’s fight for the same recognition will preserve its integrity for generations to come. There are few people in Donegal who would deny that the county’s rugged landscape […]
New Cultural Calendar furthers commitment to diversity
Donegal County Council has pledged to continue its commitment to promoting cultural diversity in the county with its newly launched Cultural Calendar. The calendar highlights key cultural and religious events celebrated by Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) across the county. By raising awareness of these events, the initiative aims to promote a sense of belonging and […]
Wedding of the week: Claire McNulty and Willie O’Donnell’s perfect day
By Róise Collins NEWLYWEDS Claire McNulty and Willie O’Donnell’s wedding day was nothing short of a fairy tale – from a heart-warming engagement that unfolded on the big screen to the “perfect” big day surrounded by family and friends at Jackson’s Hotel. It all started back in December 2022 when Willie orchestrated an unforgettable engagement […]
People invited to take part in death literacy survey
People in Donegal are being invited take part in a death literacy survey. The PhD research study is being completed by Stephanie Crawford at Queen’s University Belfast in collaboration with the All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care. ‘Death literacy’ is the knowledge and skills that people need to access, understand and make decisions about […]
Donegal artist to open first solo exhibition
TALENTED Donegal artist, Jacinta Callaghan, is thrilled to announce the opening of her first solo art exhibition, titled ’A Journey Through Landscapes – Memories of Donegal’. The exhibition will be hosted at the Regional Cultural Centre, Port Road, Letterkenny, and will officially open on Saturday, January 18 at 3pm. Art enthusiasts and the local community are […]