The Donegal County Library Service is thrilled to announce the launch of the highly anticipated Family Time at Your Library programme, a festive celebration designed to engage families in the magic of reading and storytelling this December. Throughout the month of December 2025, Donegal libraries are set to become lively, creative spaces offering a wide […]
Bill to amend Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme announced
MINISTER for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD has received Cabinet approval to publish the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025. The Bill will widen the group of relevant owners that can avail of increases in the grant scheme cap and rates approved in October and November […]
Planet Youth host successful Oíche na hÓige
IT was a special occasion for all involved in the recent Oíche na hÓige event which took place on Friday, November 21. Young members from Planet Youth got involved by welcoming guests and hosting the successful event. Hazel Quigley was in attendance and organised a candle making and craft session for the attendees. Advertisement The […]
Ray NS celebrates milestone as a DCU Changemaker School
RAY National School has proudly marked a major milestone in its long tradition of community spirit and pupil leadership. Last year, the school was selected as a DCU Changemaker School, joining a growing all-island network dedicated to inspiring young people to lead positive change in their schools and wider communities. The DCU Changemaker Schools Network is […]
Women’s Voices: Unheard, An Exhibition for the 16 Days of Action Against Gender Based Violence
Women’s Voices: Unheard is a powerful and deeply personal exhibition created by women attending the Donegal Women’s Centre Domestic Abuse Trauma Psychotherapy and Counselling Service. Developed as part of the international 16 Days of Action Against Gender Based Violence, the exhibition amplifies the voices of women who have lived through domestic abuse and the silence, […]
Patients mark five years of medical history
Five years ago this month, in November 2020, medical history was made at Richmond Pharmacology when a patient received the first CRISPR therapy delivered systemically through the bloodstream, using lipid nanoparticles to edit genes inside the human body. This marked the start of the clinical trial of Nex-Z, a therapy developed by Intellia Therapeutics using […]
Whoriskey’s to light up Kerrykeel for Christmas on Saturday
Kindhearted Kerrykeel couple, Michael and Mary Whoriskey will switch on their annual Christmas lights display for charity at their home on Saturday. Carol singing will take place at the couple’s Gortcally home at 7pm, before the main man, Santa switches on the fantastic lights display at 7.30pm. Last year, the couple celebrated their 19th year […]
Donegal groups shortlisted for ‘Ocean Hero’ awards
FIVE individuals and groups from Co Donegal have been shortlisted in this year’s 2025 Ocean Hero Awards. Winners will be awarded the title of Ocean Hero in one of nine categories at a ceremony in Dublin on International Volunteer Day on December 5. The awards pay tribute to people and groups who are championing coastal […]
Shock as one of Letterkenny’s oldest businesses announces its closure
By Diarmaid Doherty TRIBUTES and messages of good-will have been pouring in from customers following the news that McFadden’s Gift and Home on Letterkenny’s Main Street is to close. One of the oldest independent businesses in the town – having first opened some 52 years ago – the much-loved shop will close for good this […]
Age is no barrier to active retirees in Donegal
More than 250 older people competed this week in the 13th annual Active Retirement Ireland National Bowls Competition, which took place at the Gleneagle INEC Arena in Killarney, Co Kerry. Active Retirement Ireland has 516 local Active Retirement Associations in communities across Ireland, including in Donegal, bringing together older people who organise social events and […]