ACROSS Donegal, hundreds of brave souls will plunge into the icy sea today for a series of traditional New Year’s Day swims, all in support of worthy causes. In west Donegal, the annual New Year’s Day Swim at Magheragallon will take place at 2pm, with all donations going to the Gaoth Dobhair Day Care Centre […]
Big turnout expected for New Year’s Day memorial 5K
A LARGE turnout is expected for tomorrow’s annual New Year’s Day fundraising 5k in Killygordon. Hundreds are expected to take part in the run/walk in memory of the late Joe Carlin and Andy Scanlon. Andrew (Andy) passed away suddenly aged 56 on December 13, 2020, while Joe lost his battle with cancer less than a […]
Devenney’s toy appeal a huge success
EUNAN Devenney, Ballybofey boxing coach has completed yet another successful Christmas toy appeal. For the last 23 years, Eunan Devenney has been giving back to the community through a Christmas toy appeal. Throughout December he relies on generous donors to help him reach his targets so that the children of Donegal can experience a magical Christmas. Advertisement […]
Fundraising curragh event supports Teach Pobail Mhuire Building Fund
CUMANN na gCurach Ghaoth Dobhair has presented a cheque for €2,100 to Fr. Brian Ó Fearraigh, P.P., in aid of Teach Pobail Mhuire Building Fund. The funds were raised through a special fundraising currach row organised earlier this year in response to the devastating fire that completely destroyed Teach Pobail Mhuire on Easter Monday. Three […]
Bluestack Special Needs Foundation to benefit from New Year’s Day Swim
THE Bluestack Special Needs Foundation has been chosen as the beneficiary charity for their iconic annual New Year’s Day Dip at Marble Hill beach. The charity swim, organised by Doe Amateur Swimming Club, will be kicking off at 2pm on Thursday, January 1. The beloved tradition, which is celebrating its 48th year, brings together brave swimmers […]
St. Stephen’s Day charity fundraiser in Gaoth Dobhair draws great support
It might have been a frosty, cold start to the day in Donegal, but there was a great turnout for the fundraising run and walks on St Stephen’ Day in Gaoth Dobhair. This unique fundraiser takes place over three locations with participants leaving from Dunlewey, Crolly and Cnoc Fola and meeting up at the Day […]
Christmas cheer at Dungloe Community Hospital
Dungloe Community Hospital was filled with festive spirit during a special visit from singer Sinead Black and some of the team from Highland Radio this week. It brought joy, music and seasonal goodwill to residents, staff and visitors alike. The visit featured a lively singalong led by Sinead who guided everyone through a selection of […]
Sun’s out as shoppers hit the streets on Christmas Eve
In a week where Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce’s wonderful Shop LK campaign hit the €9m mark, there is a real festive feel around town today as locals and visitors hit the shops to pick up those last minute presents and some late Christmas shopping. In Letterkenny, the shops were busy from early and there were […]
Generosity shines through: Lions Club charity auction raises €20,000
THE immense generosity of members of the public and businesses across Donegal shone through once again this year, with Letterkenny Lions Club’s Annual Charity Auction raising €20,000 for the Donegal Food Response Network (DFRN). The network, established by Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC), consists of 21 community and voluntary organisations. Each year, 100,672 food packages […]
Christmas messages from afar
From Boston to Brisbane, Donegal accents will carry home again this Christmas, through voice notes, video calls and carefully timed messages sent across time zones. For many, Christmas morning will began with a phone propped beside the kettle, grandparents waving at grandchildren on screens and siblings laughing through patchy signals. Stories of frosty mornings in […]