THE spirit of Halloween fun lit up the county with these happy photos capturing some of the best smiles. Fintown Railway had a spooky train ride for Little Blue Heroes, while Oakfield Park’s Pumpkin Express transformed the space into a “spine-chilling nightmare” aboard haunted ghost train”. Gaoth Dobhair’s Fomhair Festival hosted Freak Night 2026 and […]
Protest hears residents’ concerns over Carrigans to Lifford Greenway
PROTESTERS held a demonstration this afternoon against the Carrigans to Lifford Greenway. East Donegal residents shared a number of concerns about the project, which incorporates local property and farmland in its proposed route. They expressed worries for local wildlife and the possibility of the greenway being used as a route for criminal activity. Advertisement Some […]
Brave Donegal mum seeking help with cancer treatment
A DONEGAL mum with Stage 4 cancer has been told it is incurable and treatment is no longer working. But loving mum-of-two Melinda McMullan is a “force of nature” and wants to try “alternative” options. Melinda, from Killybegs, has Stage 4 ovarian cancer that has spread to her spleen. Advertisement She has received overwhelming support […]
It’s time for the Soapbox Public Speaking Competition
Do you have a strong opinion on Irish and European culture? Now is your chance to have your say by participating in the 2026 Europe Direct Letterkenny Soapbox public speaking competition. Soapbox will take place in Central Library, Letterkenny on Thursday, November 12 at 6.30pm. Advertisement The topic for this year’s Soapbox is: “CULTURE IS […]
Still time to find a Halloween costume in library swap
GOT yourself a spooky costume that’s lost its scare factor? Why not donate it to a new home as part of Donegal Library service’s Halloween Costume Swap? Clear out the attic or cupboards and give these Halloween costumes another display. Maybe you have a spooky homemade costume of your own that you would like to […]
TCS staff do their bit for Relay for Life
Members of Letterkenny’s Relay for Life Committee and Tata Consultancy Services staff gathered at the TCS Global Delivery Centre in Letterkenny for the presentation of a cheque for €9,130 in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. The total was raised through a series of employee-led fundraising initiatives, including table quizzes, bake sales, raffles, and staff […]
Sadness at passing of Pat Friel, Newmills
The peaceful death took place recently at his home of Pat Friel, Magheralask, Newmills, Letterkenny. The esteem with which Pat was regarded was evident by the large attendance at his wake and his funeral Mass which was celebrated at St Columba’s Church, Glenswilly by Monsignor Kevin Gillespie. Pat was remembered for his friendliness, his kind […]
Pat Sherlock – the Kilkenny native who had long made Donegal his home
THE death took place at the Mater Hospital, Dublin on Thursday last of Pat Sherlock of Stranacorkra, Derrybeg and formerly of Piltown, Kilkenny. At just 18 years of age he left his native Kilkenny and travelled to Gaoth Dobhair to take up employment in Comer Yarns Teo on the Industrial Estate. This was the beginning […]
Historical society event will recall life in business in Stranorlar
THE next meeting of the Ballybofey, Stranorlar and District Historical Society will take place in the Henderson Hall (F93 XV29) Stranorlar on Monday, October 26. This month’s talk will be on business in Stranorlar in the bygone days and will be delivered by former Stranorlar businessman Whitby McClay. The society’s members’ meeting will take place […]
A blessing to her community – funeral takes place of Ita Carr
AS her family and her many friends offered a sad farewell to Ita Carr at her funeral Mass on Sunday, they were asked to remember how she had been such a blessing to her community. Ita, (née McGeehin), Cornagill, Letterkenny, passed peacefully in St Eunan’s Nursing Home last Wednesday – news that was met with deep sadness […]