There were special celebrations in Mac’s Deli in Letterkenny when friends and family gathered to mark one regular customer’s 95th birthday. Frank Gallagher always carries a friendly smile and a warm hello for his many friends in Mac’s, or when he’s out and about in Letterkenny. But that smile seemed even broader as he was […]
New exhibits launched at Regional Cultural Centre
The Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny welcomed a fantastic turnout on Saturday for its summer exhibition party, celebrating the opening of two major installations that will run throughout the summer. Visitors explored The Iron Gates by Barbara Knežević in Gallery 1, a large-scale installation of sculpture and film that will remain at the RCC throughout […]
A warm send-off in Dungloe for Fr Johnny Moore
Premium
There was a warm send-off for Fr Johnny Moore who said his last Mass in Dungloe last weekend. He will take up a new post in Ballyshannon as part of the recent clerical changes announced by Bishop of Raphoe, Niall Coll. Fr Johnny’s parishioners will be very sad to see him go, and they were […]
History of Burtonport Festival celebrated ahead of 50th anniversary
Premium
THE official launch of the big 50th 2026 Burtonport Festival brochure, commemorative book and photographic exhibition was held on Sunday evening. MC for the occasion was the very popular Hugh Rodgers from Arranmore, or Hugh Nancy as he is affectionately known. Hugh had helped with previous festival committees with booking bands etc and always took […]
Cheers! . . . Croithlí summer gathering marks anniversary
THE Croithlí Summer Whiskey Gathering attracted more than 100 enthusiasts from across Ireland and beyond to The Crolly Distillery on Saturday last, marking the fourth anniversary of its award-winning visitor centre and the launch of two new whiskeys. Visitors travelled to the Donegal Gaeltacht for an evening of guided tastings, live music and storytelling, including […]
Fr Pat Ward receives a warm send-off from his parishioners
ON Saturday evening, departing parish priest Fr Pat Ward, celebrated his last Saturday evening Mass in Acres where the church was packed to capacity. The Mass was concelebrated by Rev Fr Matt McInerney and Rev Fr John Joe Duffy, C.C, Creeslough, a native of Burtonport. It was a most joyous and nostalgic occasion as people […]
Donegal medical student awarded Údarás na Gaeltachta and HSE Scholarship
GAELTACHT students from all around the country gathered in Údarás na Gaeltachta headquarters in Furbo, Co Galway recently as part of the first ever awards ceremony for the Gaeltacht Scolarship Scheme. Éilis Ní Ruiséil of Gort an Choirce was among the recipients of the scholarship and is currently studying Medicine in the University of Limerick. […]
From the archives: The Way We Were
Róise Collins delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear June 26, 1976 TO INVESTIGATE LETTERKENNY’S TOURISM POTENTIAL Advertisement THE angry reaction of many people in Donegal, particularly in Letterkenny, to the recently published North-West Region Tourism plan which designated Letterkenny as a secondary zone would seem to have had an […]
Heartfelt farewell for Máistir Pól
ON Friday afternoon, Áislann Rann na Feirste was packed as members of the local community gathered in their droves to bid a heartfelt farewell to Máistir Pól Ó Ruiséil. The crowd was made up of past and present pupils, parents, grandparents and colleagues, with the large turnout reflecting the immense respect and admiration he earned […]
Carraig Airt crowned Ireland’s Best Kept Village
Carraig Airt has been crowned Ireland’s Best Kept Village at the all-island Ireland’s Best Kept Town competition in Belfast. The award recognises the hard work of local residents, volunteers, businesses and community groups who help keep Carraig Airt looking its best year-round. The prestigious competition brings together top-performing communities from the SuperValu TidyTowns competition and […]