Ava Maguire delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. May 29, 1976 Election campaign gets into full swing Advertisement The Taoiseach, Ministers, Parliamentary Secretaries, former Ministers and nationally known political personalities are assembling in Donegal this weekend to become involved in a hectic bye-election campaign that is but a […]
Dungloe pupils proudly present charity cheque
THE sixth class students of Scoil Chróine, Dungloe, raised €2,105 for Gemma’s Legacy of Hope. Under the guidance of their class teacher, Hugh Gallagher, they organised a charity fundraising campaign for the charity. They proudly presented the proceeds of the fundraiser to John, Aaron and Kayla Boyle. Advertisement Gemma’s Legacy of Hope is a counselling and play […]
Damien Ó Dónaill interviews Donegal natives in new radio series
Cuimhní Cinn, a new series presented by Damien Ó Dónaill from Rann na Feirste will begin on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta this week. In this new series, Damien Ó Dónaill speaks to a Donegal native each week about memories of their youth and the lives they have led up until now. The interviewees are people who have […]
Ballyshannon pupils join EirGrid for local beach clean
PUPILS from Coláiste Cholmcille in Ballyshannon recently joined a team from EirGrid for a beach clean in Rossnowlagh. A total of 57kg of rubbish was collected and disposed of on the day as part of An Taisce’s Clean Coasts programme. Clean Coasts’ Big Beach Clean encourages communities and volunteers around the country to remove litter from […]
IN PICS: Atty’s charity tea party in Annagry
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A big well done to Atty O’Donnell and all those who helped out in organising the charity tea party in Annagry on Sunday. The event drew great support from the local community with funds raised going to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland. Photographer Eoin McGarvey was there to capture the day. Mona Bonner with daughters […]
Lennon Festival committee say July event will go ahead – despite rumours
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THE Lennon Festival committee have promised that the 2026 festival will be going ahead as scheduled this July, quashing rumours to the contrary. The speculation surrounding this summer’s festival centres on the ongoing town improvement works in Ramelton, much of which is being carried out in the area where the festival concerts take place at […]
Festival honours poet and Irish language activist Niall Mac Giolla Bhrighde
THE Niall Mac Giolla Bhrighde Commemoration Festival will take place this weekend in the village of an Craoslach. Niall Mac Giolla Bhrighde was a farmer, a poet, an author and a songwriter who lived in An Fhaiche Mhór, An Craoslach from 1861 to 1942. In March 1905, Mac Giolla Bhrighde was fined for having his […]
Fundraiser for Donegal man injured in Australian crash tops €50,000 in 24 hours
A fundraiser launched to support a talented footballer from Donegal who was seriously injured in a weekend road traffic collision in Australia, has raised more than €50,000 in just 24 hours. Shaun Doherty, from Moville, has played with local clubs in Moville and Greencastle, as well as Institute and Finn Harps, and more recently continued […]
Irish language initiative to launch across Letterkenny cafés
Cuireann Líonra Leitir Ceanainn fáilte romhat a bheith leo ar Chamchuairt na gCaiféanna a bheas ar siúl ar feadh deich seachtaine le deich gcaife ó thús Mhí an Mheithimh. Líonra Leitir Ceanainn invites you to join them on the Letterkenny Café Trail which will run for 10 weeks with 10 cafés from the beginning of […]
Donegal gears up for the Bluestack Challenge
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The Bluestack Challenge, Donegal’s signature hill walk and community fundraiser, is set to take place on Saturday, June 13. The event promises another day of resilience, generosity, and local spirit. Since it began in 2002, the Challenge has grown into more than just a physical test. It has become a lifeline for vital services across […]