MONDAY marked the one year anniversary of the devastating fire at St Mary’s Church in Derrybeg. In the early hours of Easter Monday last year the cherished landmark at the heart of the close-knit community in Gaoth Dobhair was destroyed. When daylight finally broke on April 21, 2025, the slow smouldering remains were revealed- no […]
TCS Easter appeal benefits We Care Foodbank Letterkenny
TCS and their staff at the Letterkenny Global Delivery Centre donated over 120 Easter eggs to We Care Foodbank ahead of the Easter holidays. The contribution was made possible through TCS’s Maitree Team and annual staff Easter appeal, showcasing the incredible community spirit within their Letterkenny team. We Care Foodbank, a vital not-for-profit charity in […]
Lifelong friends embark on road trip to Gaeltacht areas
LIFELONG friends Joe Ó Dónaill agus Ray Mac Mánais set off on an entertaining road trip across the various Gaeltacht regions in search of fun, a good yarn and a bit of craic. Their unique journey explores friendship, new experiences and the Gaeltacht humour that inspired them to take to the Oireachtas na Gaeilge stage […]
Twelve-year-old Donegal boy catches one of the country’s biggest lobsters
TWELVE-year-old Darragh Wilson was fishing with his dad and brother on their boat, the Miss Daisy for thornback rays off Kerrykeel, Mulroy bay when he hooked an impressive fish. He was using a long flowing trace baited with mackerel for thornbacks, which we are hoping to tag as part of the Marine Sportfish Tagging Programme […]
Donegal Artists celebrate Glebe Gallery’s Easter Exhibition
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By Eilisha Devlin A RECORD-breaking number of submissions have been received by the Glebe Gallery from Donegal artists for its annual Open Easter Competition. The local artists submitted their finest work, with almost 700 submissions made to the Churchill-based gallery. Advertisement The high volume of entries this year shows significant growth for the event, with local artists rising […]
Communities urged to take part in the Big Donegal Clean Up 2026
DONEGAL County Council is calling on communities across the county to get involved in the Big Donegal Clean Up 2026, a countywide initiative that brings together community groups, schools, businesses and voluntary organisations to tackle litter and protect local environments. The campaign which forms part of Donegal County Council’s wider environmental awareness and climate action programme, […]
Consultations on childcare services to take place across Donegal
MINISTER for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley has announced a series of local consultations on early learning and care and school-age childcare in Donegal. The Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE), in partnership with Donegal County Childcare Committee, will host events at the Abbey Hotel in Donegal Town on Wednesday, April 22 from 6pm […]
Arranmore charity campaigner to be laid to rest on Thursday
AN Arranmore charity campaigner whose swimming fundraisers earned him worldwide esteem will be laid to rest on Thursday. Paddy Ann Conaghan (85) died in Beaumont Hospital. His remains arrived home to his beloved Arranmore Island yesterday. Mr Conaghan’s funeral will take place on Thursday, however, the time is yet to be confirmed. Advertisement Rosary took place last night and […]
Bake Bread for Peace event in Falcarragh
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Members of the local community are invited along to a Bake Bread for Peace event which is being organised as part of Social Inclusion week at Ionad Garradh Cholmcille in Falcarragh on Monday, April 13. Taking place between 11am-1pm, storyteller Sharon Dickson will join Breezy Kelly to host a morning sharing bread, scones, poems, stories […]
In pictures: Autism Family Support Group Easter Fair
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The Letterkenny Autism Family Support Group hosted a very successful Easter Fair on Saturday in Cara House, in association with North West 10k Charity Run and Walk. The Fair was held to celebrate World Autism Day with all proceeds going towards the three charities who will benefit from this year’s North West 10k which takes […]