DONEGAL singer Mickey Joe Harte has put out a call for volunteers to help him with his latest music video. Mickey Joe, who represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2003, is looking for extras to appear in the shoot which will take place in Carrigart this evening (Monday). The video will be used […]
Busy first week for new Bishop of Raphoe
The newly ordained Bishop of Raphoe began a hectic schedule on Monday morning visiting the diocese’s six deaneries and getting to know some of the faithful.
Lifetime achievement award for Brian McEniff
Former Donegal GAA manager Brian McEniff’s contribution to the sport is to be recognised with a lifetime achievement award.
Waiting lists and cancellations deflate LUH consultant
Those on the orthopaedic waiting list are among the 16,563 patients awaiting treatment at the hospital according to new figures published by the NTPF
National Geographic goes wild for Donegal
THE world’s most influential travel magazine, National Geographic, has used its latest edition to tell a global audience why Donegal is the ‘Coolest Place on the Planet’.
GALLERY – The week in pictures
Have a look at our gallery to see photographs from around the County in today’s Donegal News.
Donegal man fined for eating sandwich while driving
A Donegal man has been left to chew on a hefty fine after being caught driving while eating a sandwich. Police spotted Kevin McCarry (26) of Newton Carradoan, Rathmullan, committing the offence as he negotiated the roundabout coming out of Asda car park in Strabane. He was convicted of driving without being able to control […]
‘Together Again’ – Evelyn, Hugh McLean and the Envoys
Evelyn will be joined by Hugh Mc Lean ‘The Hitchhiker’ who will be guest artist on the night together with band members from yesteryear
New beach wheelchair officially launched at Carrickfinn
THE stunning surrounds of Carrickfinn have just become more accessible following the launch of a new beach wheelchair. It is the third beach wheelchair to be made available in the county and in his address Cathaoirleach Gerry McMonagle thanked Donegal Airport, Selkie Sailing, Maghery Watersports and Rapid Kayaking and Bord Iascaigh Mhara. Cllr McMonagle said, […]
Dog fighting rings being organised in Donegal
AN animal rescue volunteer has warned that dogs are being stolen in Donegal and used in the savage world of animal fighting. Tara Lafferty, who works with Animals in Donegal in Rossnowlagh, said family pets were going missing on a weekly basis with many of them ending up in the barbaric world of illegal dog […]