A WONDERFUL gathering of past pupils, staff and friends from across six decades marked a very special chapter in the history of Loreto Community School, Milford last Saturday. The school celebrated 60 years since Loreto first opened its doors in Milford, 30 years as a Community School and 20 years in its present building. The afternoon of celebration […]
Annagry film night to support Ulm 5 political prisoners
A FUNDRAISER in support of the Ulm 5 political prisoners will be held in Annagry tomorrow night. The film night will be held in Scioból an Phobail in aid of Daniel Tatlow-Devally (32) from Dublin and four other international activists who are currently facing trial in Germany. The Ulm 5 is a group of a […]
Rann na Feirste project Ciorcal wins national award
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The Rann na Feirste-based circular economy and arts project, Ciorcal has been recognised at the national Circular.ie awards. Ciorcal is based in Áislann Rann na Feirste, a community centre supporting heritage, recreation, education, culture and community activities in the Gaeltacht area of west Donegal. They source recycled, pre-loved and broken materials from community donations and […]
Discover the magic of Santa’s Hotel Elf Academy at Jackson’s
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THE magic of Christmas is coming to Jackson’s Hotel for all the family. Bookings are now open for a world of festive wonder for the whole family at Jackson’s Santa’s Hotel Elf Academy – an exciting new family experience created to capture the magic of Christmas. Designed to delight children and give parents the opportunity to relax […]
Loreto Milford celebrating 60 years of memories
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SIX decades of education, friendship and cherished memories will be celebrated this Saturday as Loreto Community School in Milford welcomes generations of former students, staff and friends back through its doors for a very special occasion. The school will mark three significant milestones in its history: 60 years since it first opened, 30 years since […]
German delegation enjoys another ‘successful’ Letterkenny visit
LETTERKENNY hosted another “successful” visit of a large delegation from its twin town in Germany. Some 55 citizens travelled from Rudolstadt in the eastern state of Thuringia to Donegal for the seventh official visit. The two towns have been formally twinned since 2018 and delegations have been making the journey over and back ever since, with […]
President Catherine Connolly visits ‘Working Over By’ exhibition
PRESIDENT Catherine Connolly visited the ‘Working Over By: Donegal Emigrant Working Lives in Scotland 1940-1990’ exhibition at Glasgow City Archives. Her visit to the exhibition in Mitchell Library on Friday, September 18 was part of her official visit to Scotland ahead of her trip to Donegal this week. Working Over By explores the lives and […]
Community encouraged to discover the benefits of library membership
DONEGAL County Library Service is encouraging people of all ages to visit their local library on National Public Libraries Open Day 2026, taking place this Saturday, and discover the benefits of free library membership. National Public Libraries Open Day is a nationwide celebration of Ireland’s public library network, showcasing the wide range of services, programmes […]
Green Pastures of Donegal scoops coveted Golden Fork Award
A DONEGAL family-owned food business has scooped a prestigious international award. Green Pastures Donegal 25% Sour Cream won at Great Taste’s Golden Fork Awards, the world’s largest and most trusted panel of food experts, celebrating the very best in food and drink from around the world. It was chosen as the single best product from […]
Tip O’Neill Awards: Brendan ‘Tiny’ Vaughan’s lifetime of charity
ONE of this year’s distinguished Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awardees, Brendan ‘Tiny’ Vaughan, represents the generosity, community spirit and enduring connection to Ireland, and Donegal, that the awards seek to celebrate. The Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Award was established in 2012 to commemorate the centenary of the birth of the late Tip O’Neill and celebrates members […]