THE Donegal Volunteer Centre has launched its 2026 Volunteer Recognition Awards. They are inviting organisations across the county to nominate the volunteers and community projects making a real difference in local communities. The annual awards celebrate the dedication and impact of volunteers and community projects across Donegal. Advertisement Nominations are now open for two categories: […]
Work to start on water network upgrade at Woodlands, Letterkenny
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Uisce Éireann will begin essential works next week to upgrade the water network in the Woodlands area of Letterkenny The project will boost capacity to support new housing, while delivering a stronger and more reliable water supply for homes and businesses. The work, located along the L1142 Lisnennan Road from the Castleblane junction to Woodland […]
United together to remember loved ones at Darkness into Light
By Jonathan Magee A BRAVE Letterkenny woman who lost her sister to suicide took part in the annual Darkness into Light walk before dawn on Saturday – and experienced a chance encounter that left all involved deeply moved. Speaking to the Donegal News ahead of dawn, Leonie Gallagher said she had come forward to highlight […]
Night at the Races for Greg Fitzgerald in Letterkenny this Friday
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A charity night at the races for a Letterkenny man currently recovering from a stroke is set to take place this coming Friday. Greg Fitzgerald, a father-of-four from Knocknamona Park, suffered a stroke in March 2024 and had been undergoing recovery at the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dún Laoghaire. He is currently back at home […]
Ballyshannon residents knitting initiative supports families with premature babies
RESIDENTS of Ballyshannon Community Hospital are being celebrated for their remarkable talent and generosity, having come together to support both their own community and families with newborn babies through a series of knitting initiatives. In the lead up to Easter, residents established a knitting club within the unit, producing over 300 handmade Easter chickens. These […]
Fresh Take: Three very different events; but all taking place thanks to strong community support
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Donegal will host three big events this weekend, each very different in its purpose and audience. Between Darkness Into Light, the Donegal County Fleadh in Ballyshannon and WAAR in the Rosses, it will be a busy few days across the county. What is significant is that each event will attract large numbers in its own […]
Celebrate Spring with Líonra Leitir Ceanainn’s festival An Focal Beo
Tá na bláthanna ag bláthú agus na héin ag canadh agus Líonra Leitir Ceanainn réidh chun ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar áilleacht an tséasúir fosta. Beidh féile An Focal Beo chun filleadh arís ó 15 – 23 de mhí na Bealtaine le tacaíocht ó Fhoras na Gaeilge. The flowers are blooming and the birds are singing […]
Tom Murray is guest speaker at Swilly Sisters’ Shed event
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THE members of Swilly Sisters’ Shed in Rathmullan were delighted to welcome the President of the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) Tom Murray as their guest speaker last week. Tom was able to enlighten those present on his own personal background in all aspects of pharmaceutical training, and he gave a run down on what community […]
Lots happening on final day of Donegal Festival of Food
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By Jonathan Magee THE DONEGAL Festival of Food and Craft has already delivered two memorable days at Oakfield Park in Raphoe, but organisers have saved a treat for the Bank Holiday Monday – and there is still plenty of time to get along and enjoy it. The festival is from 12pm to 6pm today, set […]
The search is on for Donegal’s very own Good Cause Legends
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IRELAND’S biggest legends have been revealed in a new National Lottery survey, with one in four people saying Paul McGrath is Ireland’s ultimate living legend. However, a real legend isn’t just someone famous – 34 per cent of Irish people define ‘legend’, as someone who quietly helps others without recognition and a legend is a […]