By Paul Bradley The quay in Ramelton, in particular the buildings we often refer to as the McDaids warehouses or Swilly Bottling Stores, is one of the most familiar manmade sights in all of Donegal: you know, those riverside stone walls and red doors that feature on so many postcards and, these days, wedding photos. […]
The Way We Were
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Aoife Doherty delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. March 13, 1976 Top awards for Donegal in Colleges drama Advertisement A NUMBER of top awards in the Feile Dramaíocht na gColaistí tria leibheal, which was held in Maynooth last weekend, came to Donegal when Noel Gallagher was named as the […]
The Way We Were
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Róise Collins delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. Saturday, February 14, 1976 BIG ANTI BLANEY VOTE AT FIANNA FAIL ARD FHEIS Advertisement Fianna Fail has said very empathetically that it does not want Donegal Deputy Neal Blaney back in its ranks. The vast majority of the 3,000 delegates […]
How a ‘leap of faith’ led to a burgeoning business for Linda McClean
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In this week’s The Third Degree column Paul Bradley spoke with Linda McClean of Mallow Mia. Having grown up on a farm in Donegal, Linda was “always mad about food, flavours and cooking”. Linda’s impressive work experience saw her based in England and Germany, before returning home, where, supported by Donegal Women’s Network, she turned her […]
‘We just fell in love with the stunning scenery’
NEWLYWEDS Maureen and Ciarán Gildea celebrated their big day at An Chúirt Hotel after an intimate service amidst the ruins of the Old Church in the stunning Poisoned Glen on September 12, 2025. Ciarán, a native of Ardara, and Maureen Blair, from Holytown just outside of Glasgow, tied the knot in a ceremony that reflected […]
‘You never know when someone you love might need the service’
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IN March last year, Caolán McFadden picked up a pair of running shoes for the first time. One year later, he has set his sights on his first marathon. “This time last year I couldn’t even run a 5k,” the Meenlaragh man told the Donegal News. And before he knew it, he was hooked. “Once […]
From surprise proposal to seamless dream wedding
WHEN Christopher Gallagher chose to surprise his partner Siobhan by proposing on her 30th birthday, neither expected that planning their dream wedding would be so seamless. Sweeping the Glenfin woman off to Cotter Park in Co Antrim for a special birthday escape, Christopher chose the perfect moment to pop the question. And although Siobhan insists […]
The Third Degree: ‘Fashion is not about fitting in, it’s about standing out’
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Killygordon’s Hollie Marie Gallagher, conceptual designer and founder of luxury fashion brand Dare To Howl, on being named in The Irish Times ‘50 People to Watch’ in 2026; choosing Magee 1866 weaving for her graduate collection in honour of her great aunt Mai McGinley; and creating sustainable garments for those who wish to express their […]
Tuistí agus Tachráin creating a welcoming Irish-language space for parents and toddlers
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By Evelyn Cullen A MONTHLY Irish-language group for parents and toddlers is providing a warm and welcoming space for families to connect, chat and play through Irish in Letterkenny Library. Tuistí agus Tachráin, which takes place once a month, offers parents and their young children the chance to meet in a relaxed, cosy environment where Irish […]
‘His life is full of remarkable moments’
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Transition Year student Saoirse Gallagher writes about celebrating her great-uncle James Gallagher’s 99th birthday. The Glenswilly man marked the milestone earlier this month.