THE Balor, Ballybofey’s commitment to the development of local musical talent is very much in evidence this coming week as two of Donegal’s biggest recent musical success stories make very welcome returns to the stage. Burt musician George Houston – recently returned from a US tour opening for none other than The Modfather himself, Paul […]
Croithlí Distillery among top 10 per cent of attractions worldwide
THE Crolly Distillery Experience has been recognised with the prestigious TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2025, placing it among the top 10 per cent of visitor attractions worldwide. The honour is based entirely on consistently positive ratings and reviews from visitors from around the world. It comes just weeks after the Visitor Centre celebrated its third anniversary […]
An Grianán Theatre enters exciting renovation phase
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AN Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny, a cornerstone of Donegal’s performing arts scene, say the ongoing auditorium renovation project is progressing well. The beloved venue is currently in the midst of a transformative phase, with all seating removed and preparations underway for the installation of brand new carpeting. This renovation marks a significant step forward in […]
Historic win for people with disabilities
By Evelyn Cullen PEOPLE with disabilities attending day services in Donegal will no longer have to pay the controversial €4 daily transport charge, following a Government funding decision hailed as a major breakthrough for equality in the North West. The announcement was made this week by Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley, who confirmed […]
Tenants to receive keys to new energy efficient social homes
COUNCILLORS from the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District have visited the recently completed social housing dwellings, constructed as a second phase of the existing Meadow Hill estate in Raphoe. These energy efficient homes were constructed by John O’Donnell Construction Ltd and consist of a three-bedroom specially adapted bungalow and ten two-bedroom, two storey dwellings. The estate road […]
Donegal Film Office Emerging Talent Fund award winner announced
THE Donegal Film Office at Donegal County Council has announced that Charlie Joe Doherty is the recipient of the 2025 Emerging Talent Fund supported by Creative Ireland. This fund is designed to empower an emerging writer, producer, or director by providing vital support to secure their first production credit. The funded project ‘Goth’ is a […]
Donegal teenagers earmarked as future leaders
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SIX young people from Donegal were among more than 300 teenagers who took part in Foróige’s Leadership for Life Youth Conference at Maynooth University last week. The programme brought together young leaders from across Ireland and the US to connect, grow and learn from each other. “Leadership isn’t about being in charge – it’s about […]
Letterkenny university appealing for ‘spare rooms’
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ATLANTIC Technological University (ATU) is appealing to homeowners across Donegal, Sligo, Galway and Mayo to consider offering a spare room in their home to a student for the upcoming academic year, under the national Rent-a-Room scheme. The university, which spans nine campuses across the West and North West of Ireland, says the lack of available accommodation is […]
Tourism boost as hotel opens again
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By Róise Collins AFTER three years of being closed to the public, the Nesbitt Arms Hotel in Ardara has officially reopened its doors for the summer season. The 49-bedroom hotel had been closed to tourists since August 2022, after securing a government contract to accommodate Ukrainians fleeing the war. Now though, with a decrease in […]
The way we were
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JULY 26, 1975 Surprise Garda action closed pubs during festival “I DON’T seem to be able to get any clear explanation for it” said a baffled and bewildered John McAteer, director of the Festival of Fanad, when he explained that the Gardai, claiming they were acting, on the instructions from their Superintendent, closed pubs in […]