THE immense generosity of members of the public and businesses across Donegal shone through once again this year, with Letterkenny Lions Club’s Annual Charity Auction raising €20,000 for the Donegal Food Response Network (DFRN). The network, established by Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC), consists of 21 community and voluntary organisations. Each year, 100,672 food packages […]
Christmas messages from afar
From Boston to Brisbane, Donegal accents will carry home again this Christmas, through voice notes, video calls and carefully timed messages sent across time zones. For many, Christmas morning will began with a phone propped beside the kettle, grandparents waving at grandchildren on screens and siblings laughing through patchy signals. Stories of frosty mornings in […]
Walk-With-Me Annual 5K: Honouring Mary Ellen Molloy’s legacy
THE Walk-With-Me Annual 5K continues to celebrate the life and legacy of Mary Ellen Molloy, whose untimely passing in 2019 inspired her family and friends to create an event that would honour her memory and support meaningful causes. This commemorative and celebratory 5K walk unites communities worldwide each Boxing Day, offering an opportunity to remember […]
Christmas Tree Recycling Scheme launched as part of Climate Action Campaign
Donegal County Council is encouraging households to make this Christmas joyful and sustainable by recycling responsibly this festive season as part of its Christmas Climate Action Campaign. Christmas is a time of giving but also a time when waste can spiral leading to a significant increase in packaging and food waste. By following the principles […]
International music highlights link between diverse nationalities
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by Sean Hillen PROBABLY never in the annals of musical history has a Ukrainian saxophonist-cum-accordionist and an Irish bodhrán player come together as a highly-entertaining duet. But they did this week at a celebratory Yuletide event at Garradh Colmcille in Falcarragh attended by women, men and children representing diverse nationalities including Canadian, South African, American, […]
Pupils spread Christmas cheer with handmade crochet blankets
Pupils from Scoil an Linbh Íosa Carrigans, Moyle National School in Newtowncunningham and Ballyoughry Primary School in Derry recently came together in a festive spirit as part of their Peace Plus Programme. With community as this year’s theme, the three schools, along with their families, crocheted cosy blankets which were presented to the residents of […]
GALLERY: Donegal GAA players pay Christmas visit to LUH Children’s Ward
PATIENTS in the Children’s Ward at Letterkenny University Hospital got a lovely surprise today when they were paid a special Christmas visit by a group of Donegal GAA footballers. Donegal players Ryan McHugh, Shaun Patton, Ciaran Moore and Michael Langan popped in to to hello to the children, much to the delight of everyone involved. […]
A Winter Wonderland at Scoil Mhuire gan Smál
IT seems a long time ago now but back in the deepest days of Covid – a time of isolation when on the run into Christmas, the festive season was all so different. With schools closed, there was no chance for the children to get together. There was no carol singing. No Christmas plays. But when […]
Letterkenny Credit Union issues over €21m in loans in 2025
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OVER €21 million was issued in loans by Letterkenny Credit Union in 2025 to its members, while a total gross loan portfolio stands at €47.5m. The current financial year saw total assets valued at €125.15m, up from €120.24m in 2024. Surplus for the year stands at €1,672, 420, an increase from €1,179, 446 last year. Home improvements, car loans, […]
Gardaí concerned for well-being of missing teenage girl
Gardaí in Donegal are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a teenage girl. Gardaí say Lucy Cawley (15) was reported missing from Letterkenny since yesterday (Wednesday). Lucy is described as being approximately 5 foot 3 inches in height, of slim build, with blonde hair and blue eyes. Advertisement Gardaí are concerned for […]