Primary Education graduate, Liam McBride, from Cranford, had double cause for celebration after achieving ‘top of his class’ status at the 25th annual Hibernia College conferring ceremony, held at Dublin’s Convention Centre recently. In addition to receiving his Masters qualification, Liam was honoured with An Duais Ghaeilge Gael Linn – the Gael Linn Irish prize, […]
Donegal finalists take the stage at National Soapbox Competition
TWO Donegal students proudly represented the county at the National Europe Direct Soapbox Final held at the Royal College of Physicians in Dublin on Monday. Cassie Lambe, from Loreto Secondary School, Letterkenny and Nicholas Govka, from Crana College, took part in this year’s competition, which challenged participants to argue for or against: ‘Likes, Lies and […]
Letterkenny gardaí raise funds through successful Movember challenge
A NUMBER of garda members from the Letterkenny Garda Station raised an outstanding €2,237 by participating in Movember last month. The challenge saw the group raise awareness, and funds, for men’s health including prostate and testicular cancer, and mental health. The local garda members took part in the challenge as part of the Frontline Mo-Bros […]
PICTURE SPECIAL: Headmasters Salon reopens its doors on Oliver Plunkett Road
A well-loved name has returned to Oliver Plunkett Road in Letterkenny, as Headmasters Salon welcomes customers old and new following its official reopening on Sunday afternoon. The salon, long regarded as a staple of the local community, is beginning an exciting new chapter under a dedicated team who say they are honoured to continue the […]
Donegal Gaeltacht Community Organisation wins top Údarás na Gaeltachta Award
ÚDARÁS na Gaeltachta celebrated the achievements of Gaeltacht communities at the 2025 Gaeltacht Awards in the Connemara Coast Hotel last Thursday. CEO Tomás Ó Síocháin and Chairperson Siobhán Ní Ghadhra recognised a wide range of projects contributing to the economic, social, and cultural vitality of Gaeltacht areas. The prestigious Pádraig Ó hAoláin Award, the evening’s […]
Donegal Youth Service celebrate Oíche na hÓige
DONEGAL Youth Service proudly took part in the national celebration of Oíche na hÓige on Friday, November 21. Oíche na hÓige, a new initiative from the Department of Education and Youth, was created to honour the creativity, connection, and confidence that youth work brings to young people and communities nationwide. Across Donegal, ASPIRE Donegal, ASPIRE […]
Tribute: ‘A dedicated and passionate leader’ – Michael McLoone
Council pays tribute to former County Manager Michael McLoone DONEGAL County Council has paid tribute to former County Manager, Michael McLoone, who died over the weekend. The Ballyshannon man had served as County Manager for 16 years prior to his retirement in July 2010. Advertisement A council spokesperson said Mr McLoone was a dedicated and […]
Photo special: Lifford Credit Union’s Mark McClay retires after over 40 years service
FAMIY members, friends and former work colleagues and board members gathered in the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny last weekend to pay tribute to the manager of Lifford Credit Union, Mark McClay, who retires after an amazing 41 years of service. It was a wonderful evening where Mark’s outstanding contribution to the Credit Union was […]
‘The Dead’ by James Joyce comes alive in Falcarragh
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By Sean Hillen TRANSPORTING people more than a hundred years back in time is no easy matter but theatre director and former drama teacher Carmel McGill managed to do just that in Falcarragh this week. Ably assisted by consultant director, Murray Learmont, choreographer, Caroline McGee, and more than twenty local amateur actors and musicians, they […]
Special Christmas concert to take place in Donegal
A CHRISTMAS Concert featuring some of Donegal’s most extraordinary talent will take place in St Mary’s Oratory in Buncrana. The Gateway Singers, Carndonagh Brass Band, Crana College, Scoil Mhuire Sister Act, Louise Crossan Singers, Music Box Singers and Safe Haven Choir will perform at the special festive event from 3pm onwards. A spokesperson said: “Everyone […]