Aileen and Conall McCorley’s wedding at An Chúirt Hotel in west Donegal was a day their guests will never forget. Aileen from Derry and Conall from Antrim, celebrated their big day with a breathtaking view of Errigal Mountain, accompanied by glorious weather on September 19. However in the days leading up to the wedding, torrential […]
Survivor of cross-border institutional care demands justice and accountability
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A SURVIVOR of cross-border institutional care has told of how he has accused systems in both jurisdictions of leaving him in limbo, with more questions than answers. Cathal Morrison has taken the step to speak out publicly to demand justice for his infant years, the scars of which he says he carries with him to this day. […]
Letterkenny woman says her personal struggles can offer hope to others
A LETTERKENNY woman who battled severe mental health challenges is now using her personal experience to advocate for better mental health services in Donegal. Four years ago, Mary Orr suffered a breakdown and spent five weeks in a psychiatric unit. Mary’s journey through mental health challenges was not easy, and throughout it she described losing […]
From punch bags to toy bags: Eunan runs another toy appeal
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AS the Christmas season approaches each year, Ballybofey boxing coach Eunan Devenney runs an annual toy appeal in Donegal. This year will mark the 23rd year of his appeal and Eunan hopes he can ‘get over the line’ once again. As people begin the scramble for Christmas shopping and decorating, Eunan hopes they will remember […]
Return to education creates a wave of opportunities for Fionnuala
WHEN Fionnuala Bonner made the brave decision in her mid-20s to return to education and sit her Leaving Certificate, she set herself on a path of lifelong learning that would transform her future. Today, the Convoy native is a valued member of the Uisce Éireann team in Donegal Town, working as a drinking water compliance […]
Singing star Patrick Feeney shines bright at church concert
COUNTRY star Patrick Feeney delivered a spellbinding charity gospel concert in the majestic St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon, last Sunday evening. The 150-year-old Gothic revival era structure was packed to capacity for the uplifting performance which helped raise much needed funds to go towards the recent restoration works. The event was organised by parishioners, Drew […]
A year of milestones for Ballyshannon singer-songwriter
DONEGAL woman Lorraine McCauley was awarded Best Original Song of the Year at the Country NI 2025 Music Awards held in Castlederg, Tyrone last Sunday. The country music singer-songwriter received the award for her song ‘Dear Lord, Lay Your Gentle Hands Down’. The self-penned song also won her the title of Best Female Christian and […]
Bank building still preserves its unique, historic character
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By Paul Bradley The Bank of Ireland on Letterkenny’s Main Street is not a huge building, but it has a kind of heavy grandeur that makes it one of the most memorable in the town. It’s so firmly seen as “the Bank of Ireland” that it’s almost a surprise to learn that it was originally […]
New rural crime lead vows to keep Donegal under the spotlight
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AN Garda Síochána’s first ever rural crime lead has vowed to use his role to keep the spotlight on rural crime and emerging crime trends in Donegal. Superintendent Michael Corbett was appointed to the part-time role in recent weeks. The development has been widely welcomed by Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Deputy President Alice Doyle. The Ballyhea native brings a […]
From the hills of Donegal to the dusty roads of Nakuru
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A DONEGAL woman has penned a moving memoir about her journey from fostering children in Ireland to establishing a children’s home in Kenya. Growing up on a farm just outside Manorcunningham, Bridget Browne was the second youngest in a family of nine. A past pupil of Drumoghill NS and Loreto Convent in Letterkenny, she left […]