The Colmcille Heritage Centre is to be congratulated on the success of their Féile Colmcille held in Gartan from June 6-9. The different events were well attended by locals and visitors alike who enjoyed the imaginative programme delivered by experts and accomplished musicians and poets. The weekend was welcoming, innovative and inclusive, setting the bar […]
A star baker: Enya Gallagher wins national baking competition
A LOCAL retail employee from Lifford has been crowned Gala Retail Star Baker 2026 after impressing judges from across Ireland with her creative baking entry. Enya Gallagher, who works at Daly’s Gala Store in Lifford, claimed the national title with her unique ‘Cake in a Cup’ recipe, earning her the top prize of €1,000. The […]
DLDC annual report reveals €4m investment in Donegal communities
DONEGAL Local Development CLG (DLDC) has launched its 2025 Annual Report, a snapshot of the organisation’s work and its ongoing efforts to empower and strengthen communities and individuals across the county. In 2025, €3.4 million was invested in Donegal through 17 programmes delivering local initiatives based on needs identified by communities across Donegal, with a further €654,000 approved for projects under the LEADER 2023-2027 Programme. […]
Rolling back the years in style at vintage car day
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By Paddy Walsh IT was a day of veterans and vintage vehicles in Letterkenny on Sunday. The vintage came in the shapes and sizes of the, mainly, cars that occupied the open space at the rear of the Clanree Hotel. Advertisement And among the veterans at the Donegal Vintage Classic Car and Heritage Club annual […]
Charity motorcycle ride for Donegal Hospice
MORE than 100 motorbikes are to rev across Donegal in memory of a Donegal woman who once worked “on the buses”. Mary Blaney sadly died from cancer in Donegal Hospice last June. For her first anniversary, loving family members and friends have arranged for up to 120 motorcyclists to remember her. Advertisement Family friend Jon […]
In pics: Letterkenny Pipe Band honoured after World Championship success
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THE members of the Letterkenny / Milford Municipal District hosted a Mayor’s Reception in honour of the Letterkenny Pipe Band at the Public Services Centre, Letterkenny on Thursday evening. The reception was held in recognition of the band’s continued success at the World Championships and its outstanding contribution to music and community life in Donegal. […]
Day of celebration at Letterkenny Educate Together NS
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Children, staff and the school community celebrated another special day at Letterkenny Educate Together National School on Tuesday with the opening of a brand new outdoor classroom and green area, along with the raising of the school’s 4th Active Flag. School SNA Aidan McAteer was given the honour of raising the flag and his proud […]
Local Ireland Media Awards are launched
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THE search is on for the best local journalism in Ireland with the launch of the 11th Local Ireland Media Awards. Entries are being invited for 19 competitive categories, which also include awards for photography, design, digital innovation and sales. The awards will be the ninth to be sponsored by the National Lottery, which has […]
A wonderful effort: Almost €80,000 raised in Donegal on Daffodil Day
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On Daffodil Day 2026 communities across Donegal gave it their all to bring hope, to provide support, to drive progress and to stand together against cancer. The annual fundraiser took place on Friday, March 20 and throughout towns and villages in Donegal much needed funds were raised for the Irish Cancer Society. Our photograph shows […]
HSE launch three new Community Inclusion Services across Donegal
The HSE has officially launched a number of Community Inclusion (CI) services across County Donegal recently, marking an important step forward in strengthening person-centred supports and inclusive opportunities within local communities. The launches celebrated the opening and continued development of CI Donegal, CI Buncrana and CI Cosan, which are all part of the HSE Donegal […]