THE Donegal Railway Museum in Donegal Town have announced a jam-packed programme of railway-related events for Heritage Week, including walks, talks, and their flagship ‘Road to the Railway’ Vintage Car and Tractor Run. The events will kick off on Saturday, August 16, at 3pm with Dr Joe Kelly’s talk ‘The Donegal Railways: Aspects of their History […]
Home, work pressures and lack of affordable childcare concerns
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by Louise Doyle HOME and work pressures, as well as the lack of affordable childcare have emerged as concerns for women across Donegal, according to report findings. The findings from the county-wide needs assessment have been released by Women’s Collective Ireland Donegal (WCI). Advertisement Recent findings from a new survey by WCI Donegal provides important insight into the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Highly skilled headstone engraver Johnny McCormack is retiring
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By Brian McDaid I can hear the tap-tap-tapping before I can see him as I climb the old broken steps. I follow the sound to the highest point in the graveyard. There are a few lawn mowers working away in one of the newer sections of Conwal Graveyard. Advertisement I’m meeting up with Johnny McCormack […]
New chapter for Fr Sean as he takes the helm
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By Paul McElwee THE incoming parish priest of St Mary’s Melmount, Fr Sean O’Donnell, has spoken of his ‘great privilege’ at being appointed to the role, as he prepares to succeed Fr Michael Doherty, who is set to retire after years of dedicated service. A native of Muff, county Donegal, Fr O’Donnell was ordained in […]
Flavours of Donegal showcased at Dungloe Food Fayre
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By Róise Collins THERE was something to suit all palates as the annual Mary From Dungloe Food Fayre brought the very best of Donegal’s growing local talent to the heart of the town on Monday afternoon. From brewers and bakers to chocolatiers and distillers, dozens of stalls lined the venue, each proudly offering tastings and sharing […]
The way we were
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Aoife Doherty delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com JULY 19, 1975 COUNCIL CHAIRMAN CALLS FOR ENQUIRY INTO DOLE ABUSERS Advertisement THERE were further allegations of abuses of social welfare payments when the Letterkenny Urban Council […]
Trilingual exhibition explores lore behind local place names
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by Róise Collins A TRILINGUAL exhibition inspired by the poetry of Irish animal place names dotted across west Donegal is currently on display at Croithlí Distillery. The exhibition explores the deep human connection with the land and the stories passed down through oral tradition. Advertisement Presented in three languages -Irish, Polish, and English- it highlights […]
Castlefinn sisters support beloved team side by side for over 40 years
By Dionne Meehan FOR the last four decades, the Carlin sisters from Castlefinn have shared an unbreakable tradition. By supporting their beloved Donegal team side by side at every match, Collette, Roisin and Brid have accumulated a lifetime of unforgettable memories. Advertisement Influenced by their late father who was heavily involved in the local GAA […]