A MOUNTCHARLES man has raised more than €1,300 for the Stroke Unit Comfort Fund at Letterkenny University Hospital by turning his 70th birthday celebrations into a fundraiser. Richard Wilson marked the milestone with family and friends at O’Neills Bar in Letterbarrow on January 24, asking guests to donate to the fund instead of giving presents. […]
Gardaí enforce zero tolerance on quads
Themove comes after the latest incident of youths using them on public roads in the Carrigans, St Johnston, Manorcunningham and Newtowncunningham
Donegal man is new owner of Devenish Island
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By Annie Flynn THE new owner of part of the ancient Devenish Island has said he is open to ideas about how the island could be used in the future. Businessman and senior member of the Orange Order David Mahon has purchased part of the island on Lower Lough Erne. The purchase also includes two off-site […]
Tickets selling fast for Neven Maguire charity event in Letterkenny
AN extraordinary wave of support from local businesses and companies across Donegal and further afield continues to build behind the Downstrands Family Resource Support Fund, through their backing of the upcoming Neven Maguire Fundraising Cookery Demonstration at the Clanree Hotel on March 9. The event is organised by Barrie Quinn of Portnoo Market Garden and […]
Cheques presented from New Year’s Day swim in Fanad
ONCE again, the annual New Year’s Day charity swim in Fanad proved a great success with large numbers taking a dip in the cold waters to welcome in the new year. Cheques have been presented to the two benefitting charities, crowning another successful charity event with €6,384 raised. Míle buíochas do gach duine a chabhraigh […]
Long awaited second edition of Tony Gallinagh’s book to be officially launched
LOCAL historian Tony Gallinagh will launch the second edition of his book ‘A long journey in a short time’ in Alexander’s Book Shop in Ballybofey, on Wednesday, February 11. So popular is Tony’s new book that the first edition of 400 copies was a sell out. This long awaited second edition is generating significant interest […]
Donegal couple fear rural airbnb closure if short-term rental proposals come into effect
A DONEGAL couple who operate an Airbnb in Trentagh have said they may be forced to close their small rurally located business if proposed short-term rental legislation comes into effect. Jason and Michaela Russell own and operate Hillside Lodge, a small, family-run guest lodge which, they say, provides their main source of income. The couple, along […]
Design changes to Ballymacool active travel project ‘under review’
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DESIGN modifications to Ballymacool Active Travel project are currently under review, Donegal County Council has said. A public information event on October last set out preliminary designs to residents, landlords and businesses located on the R250 Ballymacool Road, and invited feedback on the proposals. The proposed project seeks to establish “a high quality continuous footway and cycleway […]
Declan Doherty’s retrospective exhibition opens in Letterkenny
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ON Saturday night, an exhibition by former Donegal News photographer Declan Doherty was officially opened at the Regional Cultural Centre. ‘Declan Doherty’s Donegal’ is a landmark retrospective exhibition celebrating more than 40 years of photography by the acclaimed local press photographer. The exhibition features over 400 photographs, presented both digitally and in print, which capture […]
