A rift between Ireland’s greyhound racing regulators and the owners of Lifford dog track has stalled plans to reopen the stadium. Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) said that as matters stood, it is not in a position to grant a licence that would allow racing to recommence. The GRI’s comments come in the wake of an […]
St Michael’s Church finally gets to mark special anniversary
This evening will mark a special anniversary for St Michael’s Church in Creeslough, with public celebrations to mark the church’s golden anniversary.
Jobs boost for Donegal
A leading global healthcare company is to further invest in Donegal with additional jobs.
Nest of corncrake eggs found at Fanad Head
THE discovery of a nest of corncrake eggs in north Donegal is thought to be the first of its kind in Ireland. The 11 eggs were unearthed by a farmer at Fanad Head who came upon them while mowing his field. He immediately contacted field officers at Corncrake LIFE, a new State-led programme working with the farming community to preserve and even re-create the […]
Family History Festival to be held in east Donegal
A SERIES of events take place in east Donegal this month to celebrate the Family History Festival. The festival begins on Monday August 22 with an Open Day at Monreagh Heritage Centre from 10am to noon. This is followed by an Ulster Scots cookery demonstration by Paula McIntyre in Monreagh Community Hall from noon to […]
Introducing the Donegal – Ireland’s DNA, clothing range
We are delighted to be the first county in Ireland who has officially launched their own range of clothing.”
Get ready for some Teenage Kicks at Oakfield Park
OAKFEST, Donegal’s family friendly festival, will return on September 10 and 11 with a fantastic line-up of acts, great food and drink and entertainment for all. The legendary Undertones are this year’s headline act supported by dynamic folk orchestra No Crows featuring Steve Wickham from The Waterboys and Lisa Lambe. Rory and the Island is […]
Get ready for Heritage Week in Donegal
NATIONAL Heritage Week takes place from Saturday August 13 until Sunday August 21 and there are some 60 free events taking place in County Donegal as well as some digital projects on-line. “It’s wonderful to see the return to in-person events after two years of the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Joseph Gallagher, County Donegal Heritage Officer. […]
‘Donegal is in my heart’ says golf star McGinley
PAUL McGinley says the ‘Irish Legends’ event which returns to Downings this month is about creating a situation “where everyone is a winner”. The sports star will be granted the freedom of Donegal on August 15 for his efforts promoting the county as a premiere golfing destination. Speaking to the Donegal News, he said his “deep affinity” for the area […]
Donegal man dies in Greece
A DONEGAL man has tragically died while on holiday in Greece. The man, in his late fifties, passed away following a drowning incident on Monday. A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs told the Donegal News that they are providing consular assistance to the family. Advertisement “The Department of Foreign Affairs is aware of […]