THE Abbey Arts Centre in Ballyshannon played host to the launch of a new publication which explores the history of the town of Ballyshannon. The Irish Historic Towns Atlas No. 32 – Ballyshannon//Béal Átha Seanaidh – was launched on Thursday evening. Authored by Dr Angela Byrne, a Donegal historian, and supported by Donegal County Council […]
Donegal Post Office network to benefit from funding increase – Minister
DONEGAL Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, says the increase in funding to the Post Office network from €10 million in 2025 to €15 million for 2026 will enhance the value the network brings to communities across Donegal. Announcing details of Budget 2026 for the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, the Minister of State for […]
Exhibition celebrating the beauty of red hair opens in Gaoth Dobhair
ARTIST Maria Gascol is pictured speaking at the opening of the RUA Exhibition in Ionad Naomh Padraig, Dore, Gaoth Dobair last night. The exhibition is a celebration of the uniqueness and beauty of red hair. The quirky initiative was the brainchild of Gortahork-based visual artist Maria who works from Gaoth Dobhair. Advertisement A native of […]
Accused denies manslaughter of Donegal man
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A 24-YEAR-OLD man accused of the manslaughter of a Donegal man in Co Tyrone last year has pleaded not guilty. Daniel Hanna, previously of Victoria Road in Strabane, was arraigned at Dungannon court today. He is accused of causing Kyle McDermott’s death on October 6, 2024, alongside two assaults on police. The case surrounds an […]
A special night for Letterkenny Rovers as club is honoured with civic reception
THE contribution of Letterkenny Rovers to the local community over many years was celebrated this evening as the club was honoured with a civic reception by the council. Hosted by the Mayor of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, Cllr. Ciaran Brogan, the event was attended by club members and the management and players from the Letterkenny Rovers […]
Carrigart Tidy Towns call out ‘serial offender’ in appeal for responsible recycling
CARRIGART Tidy Towns has issued an appeal to residents to recycle responsibly after an incident of illegal dumping at the recycling units in the church car park last week. For several years, the group has been urging users of the recycling facilities not to leave items beside the bins. While progress has been made and […]
Seven Donegal businesses named as finalists in Good Food Ireland awards
SEVEN businesses in Donegal have been named as finalists in the prestigious Good Food Ireland Awards. The Donegal businesses that are up for awards include: Crolly Distillery – Food Tourism Experience of the Year and Drinks Producer of the Year Rathmullan House – Culinary Haven of the Year The Bakery Shack – Bakery & Chocolate […]
Shock as Maple Milford closes its doors after 20 years
AFTER 20 years at the heart of the community, Maple Milford has today closed its doors for the final time. The owners say the decision to close was not made lightly. They say that for two decades, Maple Milford has been more than a shop, it has been a community hub, a place of connection, […]
Major regional roadshow to grow Ireland’s livestock sector hits Donegal
Ireland’s organic farming community is set to take centre stage this autumn with the launch of a specialist regional organic roadshow. The ‘Growing Prospects for Organic Livestock’ roadshow will take place on Wednesday, October 15 from 6pm to 9pm in the Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town. The meeting aims to inform current and potential organic farmers […]
Eileen and Seán Donaghey Honoured as 2025 Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Award Recipients
The Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards return for 2025 to the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana on Friday, October 17, from 6.30pm. Our final awardees to be profiled ahead of the 2025 ceremony are Eileen and Seán Donaghey. Originally from Rashenny, Ballyliffin and Cockhill, Buncrana, Eileen and Seán have spent the past 34 years in […]