New book from Donegal poet Annemarie Ní Churreáin


A collection of poems by a Cloughaneely writer has been listed among Ireland’s ‘Books of the Year’. ‘The Poison Glen’ is from the pen of Annemarie Ní Churreáin and pivots on the theme of the systematic mistreatment of Ireland’s unmarried mothers down through the centuries. As well as weaving together landscape and history, the work draws […]


Lifford man to appear on Glór Tíre this evening


LIFFORD man Kenny Crawford is tuning up to appear this evening on TG4’s country music talent search Glór Tíre. Kenny will be mentored by country star Johnny Brady in the televised competition. The show, now in its 18th season, returns to a new studio, set and format. The seven-part series filmed in Studio 5, Cue […]


Embracing the January blues and pinks and yellows…


WHAT started out as an idea to brighten up her January has turned a Donegal woman into an internet sensation. Taryn de Vere decided on New Year’s Eve that every day in January she would dress in attire inspired by a household item. So far the Ramelton woman has donned colours matching a bottle of […]


Gardaí thank public as missing woman is found


A woman reported missing earlier today has been located. An appeal was launched this morning into the whereabouts of 25-year-old Edel McGirr from Ballybofey. Gardaí have confirmed that she has been found safe and well. “An Garda Síochána would like to thank the public and media for their assistance in this matter,” said a spokesperson.


Concerns mounting over missing Ballybofey woman


CONCERNS are growing for the safety of a Ballybofey woman missing since yesterday. Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of 25 year-old Edel McGirr. “Edel is described as being 5’ 1” in height, of medium build, with greenish blue eyes and copper coloured hair,” said a spokesperson. “Edel was last seen […]


Locals brave treacherous conditions to save Church


A local priest has thanked everyone who worked to repair the roof of St Michael’s Church, Creeslough, on Monday last. Fr John Joe Duffy said the generosity of the men who spent their day shoring up the storm-damaged roof was very much appreciated by the parishioners. The iconic structure, which was the fifth in a […]


It was like Disneyland without the budget


A FAMILY trip to Disneyland, Paris in early December sowed the seeds for the Light Up Letterkenny Christmas Tour. The event, which involved more than two hundred vehicles, raised €4,500 for the Donegal Hospice. Yesterday, a cheque was presented to the Hospice by organisers Bernard Gallagher, CBM Signs, and Craig Alcorn, Tropical World. The idea […]


Winnie sets off on another year-long mammoth walk


A LOUGHANURE woman who undertook a 365 day walking challenge last year to raise money for an ‘Oasis of Peace’ sculpture in Gweedore has embarked on a new challenge. Brid ‘Winnie’ Sweeney, a native of Dore, started her latest mammoth daily walking challenge on Saturday to raise funds for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. Last […]


Falcarragh man is key player in San Siro project


A DONEGAL man is leading the €1 billion development of the new San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy. Declan Sharkey from Falcarragh is a Senior Principal and General Manager, Populous Italia, the leading global design and entertainment specialist design practice. Last month, AC Milan and FC Internazionale Milano announced that Populous’ project – named ‘The […]


Organisers clarify festival’s stance on trans women


ORGANISERS of the Mary From Dungloe festival say transgender women are welcome to apply for the annual contest. The clarification comes following an announcement by the Rose of Tralee that it is expanding its qualifying criteria in a bid to make the festival more inclusive. For the first time in its 62-year history, married women […]