By Paul Bradley MOST households have occasional ‘big years’: certain anniversaries or achievements it’s nice to mark by doing special things. For several reasons, we’ve been having a Big 2025, and of the things we decided to do to mark it, the centrepiece was one of those long-haul, long-fingered trips we’d talked about for a […]
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 [email protected] JULY 5, 1975 Advertisement THREE DONEGAL HOTELS FOR SALE THREE of Donegal’s best known hotels are expected to change hands over the next few weeks. They belong […]
Donegal brothers sail to success in currach race
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THREE brothers from Gaoth Dobhair have claimed victory in Ireland’s largest traditional currach race. Michael, Simon and Ronan Ó Domhnaill competed in the 2025 Three Island Challenge, held recently in the north county Dublin town of Skerries. The brothers scooped victory after battling a field of 19 boats and over 60 crew members. The trio were first across the finish line, taking […]
End of the line for Mickey Dorrian
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By Diarmaid Doherty MICKEY Dorrian reckons he’d be quite happy to work on for another few years with Eir. But yesterday he retired after almost 45 years in a job which he says brought him so many happy times. Advertisement “It’s a strange one, because every day has been different,” he said. “And then I […]
Donegal trio complete epic 3,700km fundraising trek
THREE fundraising friends have completed a 3,700km trek that took them from Malin Head to Mizen Head, across the Irish Sea, and then from Land’s End to John O’Groats in Scotland. Leslie O’Donnell, Denis Ferry, and Lee Gooch, set off in the early hours of Friday morning and returned on Sunday evening, spending over 60 […]
Donegal couple’s gripping memoir launches tomorrow night
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By Róise Collins A MEMOIR which tells the remarkable story of Mary Attenborough and Michael Gallagher from Falcarragh will be launched in Óstán Loch Altan, Gort an Choirce, tomorrow night. Pearse Doherty TD will be present to help launch the book, Unbroken: Secrets, Lies & Enduring Love, which recounts the gripping true story of a […]
Fascinating workshop on reading the land at Ards Friary
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By Evelyn Cullen A WORKSHOP teaching the skill of reading the land took place at Ards Friary Retreat and Contemplative Ecology Centre last weekend. Delivered by historian, seanchaí, artist and swordsmith, Charlie Gallagher from Letterkenny, the workshop focused on explaining the history, geology, ecology and biology of the ancient land we stand upon in Ards, […]
‘The greatest achievement of my life’
CAOIMHE Kenny (24) was crowned the 77th Miss Ireland at a spectacular star-studded ceremony at the Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim, County Meath on Saturday night last, describing it as the “greatest achievement” of her life. Caoimhe grew up in Fahan from the age of four to 16, and went to school at Scoil Mhuire in Buncrana. Having […]
‘We couldn’t have imagined Relay would still be going to this day’
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Ahead of Relay for Life 2025, Ena Barrett, one of organisers of the first ever event, talks of her own personal journey. By Paddy Walsh Mention Relay for Life Donegal and among several names that will stand out is that of Ena Barrett who has been with the initiative since the start and continues to […]
Charity Walk and Run for Gaoth Dobhair Day Care Centre
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Gaoth Dobhair was busy this Stephen’s Day as a number of charity walks and runs took place across the parish. Three walks set off from Dunlewey, Crolly and Cnoc Fola. All of the participants ended their walks at the Gaoth Dobhair Day Care Centre where refreshments were served. This is an annual event with all […]