DONEGAL has been allocated €128,688 for two community vehicles under the 2025 CLÁR programme. Donegal Mountain Rescue Team based in Lifford is to receive €83,701 to purchase a rescue emergency response vehicle, while Drimarone Development CLG in Donegal Town is getting €44,987 to buy a mobility transport/cancer care vehicle. The Donegal allocation is part of a […]
RNLI crew members honoured for their part in rescue of kayaker
TWO young volunteer crew members from the Arranmore RNLI are being recognised for their part in the dangerous rescue of a kayaker. JJ O’Donnell and Evan O’Donnell were both involved in the search for kayaker Malachy Doyle who was eventually rescued from a cave in treacherous conditions. The incident happened in September 2023 when as […]
St Eunan’s College class of ’75 celebrate 50th reunion
Schools friends and classmates from the St. Eunan’s College class of 1975 got together again for a weekend of celebration in Letterkenny on Friday and Saturday. The 50 year school reunion offered a chance to catch-up with school pals and share stories and memories from their time at the Letterkenny school. The friends gathered in […]
Culture Night ’25: A celebration of arts, heritage and community
Donegal County Council Culture Division presents its 17th annual programme of events for Culture Night, the all-island public event that celebrates culture, creativity, and the arts. Taking place on Friday, September 19, , Culture Night is “One Night For All” with events taking place across the county. Commenting on this year’s event, Donegal County Council […]
Tributes paid following passing of Victor Fisher
By Diarmaid Doherty THE funeral will take place at St. Eunan’s Cathedral on Sunday afternoon of Victor Fisher whose death has prompted a sense of deep sadness among his many friends. A very known and hugely respected member of the community, Victor died at his home on Friday, aged 85. Advertisement Born in Ramelton, Victor […]
Largest ever intake of students highlights growing demand on Errigal College
By Róise Collins AS Letterkenny’s population grows, so does the demand for inclusive education and at the centre of it all is Errigal College. With surging enrolments, a growing demand for co-education and a forward-looking STEM programme, their future is bright but it depends heavily on the delivery of a new school building. Advertisement In his […]
Tremendous achievement for Roscommon dancer with strong Gaoth Dobhair connections
by Tommy Curran CONGRATULATIONS and well done to Ballaghadreen, Co. Roscommon native Rónán Kelly, who has taken up the role of lead dancer for Riverdance’s 30th anniversary tour. Principal dancer of Riverdance has been Rónán’s biggest dream since stepping into his dancing shoes when he was aged only five years. Rónán who is a son of Bríd […]
Community walk in Letterkenny to mark Palliative Care Week
THE Donegal Hospice is inviting the public to take part in a special community walk this week to mark Palliative Care Week. The event takes place on Thursday, 11 September, beginning at 6pm from the Hospice car park at Knocknamona, Letterkenny. Participants will stroll together to Bernard McGlinchey Town Park before returning to the Hospice […]
Crana College 5k returns after tragedy
By Eoghan O’Boyle A HUGE part of the Buncrana community revolves around the town’s two secondary schools, Crana College and Scoil Mhuire. As part of their efforts to reach out to the Buncrana community, Crana College runs a yearly 5k that’s open to all participants. The school’s running, jogging and walking event is always a […]
Event to take place in Letterkenny to mark World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) takes place tomororw, Wednesday, September 10. The theme this year is ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide’. This theme calls on people, communities, organisations and government to foster open, honest conversations about suicide. By initiating these vital conversations, we can break down barriers, raise awareness, and create better cultures of understanding […]