Aoife Doherty delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com 1975, SEPTEMBER 27 Advertisement First book of Irish poetry published in Irish THE first ever book of Irish poetry published in Donegal has been issued this week. […]
Official opening of Jim Lynch Community Building: A night of celebration and immense pride
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By Paddy Walsh ON a day when numerous names were mentioned in connection with their involvement in the Letterkenny Community Centre, one, of course, stood out above all. A man who had community at his heart and who was at the centre of so much that went on. Someone who embraced the town and never […]
Dunlewey fundraiser raises thousands for local charities
A HUGELY successful concert which was organised by the Roarty family, Dunlewey was held in Ionad Cois Locha, Dunlewey on Monday, August 4. The family are beyond grateful and delighted to announce that they managed to raise an incredible €36,335. After expenses of €1,888, a total of €34,447 was split between various charities. Advertisement The following […]
Uisce Éireann improvement works to start for Portnablagh and Creeslough areas
UISCE Éireann’s say works are due to get underway in the Portnablagh and Creeslough areas in the coming days as efforts to improve water supply for customers across the county continue. The utility said the communities of An Fhothair, Port na Bláiche, and Droim na Rátha, An Craoslach can look forward to more confidence in […]
Launch on Thursday of Ballyshannon Historic Towns Atlas
THE Royal Irish Academy in partnership with Donegal County Council will launch the Ballyshannon Historic Towns Atlas in the Abbey Centre, Ballyshannon on Thursday, October 9. The Irish Historic Towns Atlas (IHTA) was established with the aim to record the topographical development of a selection of Irish towns. The Ballyshannon Historic Towns Atlas was researched […]
Delegation visits from Letterkenny’s twin town in Germany
Donegal County Council once again celebrated the Twin Town arrangement between Letterkenny and Rudolstadt, Germany by hosting a delegation of 55 visitors from the town of Rudolstadt. The delegation was warmly welcomed and spent four days taking in some of the fantastic attractions that Donegal has to offer. Many friendships have developed between the civic […]
Picture special: Letterkenny celebrates opening of the Jim Lynch Community Building
THE new Jim Lynch Community Building was officially opened last Thursday, September 25. As well as facilitating public events, meetings and functions, the new facility incorporates two new state-of-the-art dressing rooms right beside the existing astroturf (4G) playing pitch which has been a huge success since it was completed in 2019. The opening event was […]
Double festive fun being planned at Letterkenny centre
TWO festive craft fairs are being held at Letterkenny Community Centre in the run-up to Christmas. The centre said the events are being organised due to a high demand. The first craft fair will be on Sunday, November 23, from noon to 4pm. Advertisement The second fair will between the same times on Sunday, December […]
Lifesaving work of Donegal charity in the spotlight
THE work of a charity which provides a vital health service in Donegal will be highlighted at an event in the county next week. Blood Bike North West provides a free out of hours service to the service by transporting blood and other supplies around medical facilities. Some of the group’s volunteers have been invited […]
Carrickfin swim breaks down borders on the beach
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By Eoin McGarvey & Charlie Boyle SWIMMERS from various parts of Northern Ireland and Donegal took to the water at the Boatstrand near Carrickfin on Saturday as part of a Special EU Programmes Body and Donegal County Council cross border event. Close on 70 people from several swim groups in Donegal and Northern Ireland joined together […]