DONEGAL Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, has announced that €5.16 million in Dormant Accounts Funding is to be awarded to National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of sport. The funding will support a wide array of exceptional projects across the country. Commenting on the significant investment, the Minister of State for Sport and Postal Policy said: “While […]
Songs stirred with passion and so many of life’s stories
By Paddy Walsh It was her father’s record collection that helped inspire Tanya McCole to take up singing and the guitar and it was her father’s career as a member of An Garda Síochanna that almost directed her to a different beat entirely. Mick McCole, a native of Keadue, Kilmacrennan, was a Garda Sergeant and […]
Donegal TD welcomes €1.92 million funding from Shared Island Civic Society Fund
Pat the Cope Gallagher TD has welcomed €1.92 million in funding from the 2025 Shared Island Civic Society Fund, part of a €6 million initiative over three years. The Shared Island Civic Society Fund supports practical North-South cooperation and engagement between grassroots community organisations across a wide range of sectors, in line with the objectives […]
Donegal driver caught speeding at over double the limit
A Donegal driver has been caught speeding at more than double the speed limit in Stranorlar during the fourth week of the national Christmas Road Safety Campaign. The driver was caught driving at 140km/hr in a 60km/hr zone on the N15 in Mullandrait. An Garda Síochána have been conducting a dedicated road traffic enforcement operation […]
Cherished All-Ireland memento taken from Blake’s Bar
A LETTERKENNY pub has asked for help in tracking down a cherished All-Ireland football semi-final memento which they say was stolen from the wall of their pub. The framed article ‘15 Men And A Baby’ was written by local poet and author, Frank Galligan, and reflects back on Donegal’s famous All-Ireland semi-final win over Mayo […]
New sculpture at Lough Eske honours Red Hugh O’Donnell
A NEW 18-foot tall wood carving of Red Hugh O’Donnell has been unveiled in the grounds of Lough Eske Castle, Donegal Town. O’Donnell was born into the powerful O’Donnell clan of Tyrconnell, the present-day County Donegal. He became the clan’s chief in 1592 but died suddenly in 1602 at the age of just 29. Advertisement […]
€77,000 funding awarded for EV charging points at Curragh Athletic grounds
CURRAGH Athletic FC is to receive funding of €77,000 which will go towards the installation of EV charging points at the club’s grounds in Killygordon. The funding has been awarded under the All-Ireland Shared Island Sports Club EV Charging Scheme, which is part of the €250,000 new development in 2026. It was announced today by […]
Weather: Temperatures set to plunge to -4 tonight
THIS morning will be rather cloudy but turning brighter as the day goes on with bright or sunny spells developing. Highest temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees. Cold and dry tonight with clear spells. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of -4 to 0 degrees with frost and ice developing on untreated surfaces. Light variable breezes or near […]
Fanad New Year’s Day Swim to raise funds for two charities
THE annual New Year’s Day swim takes place at Ballyhiernan Bay (Dins shore), Fanad at 2pm. The swim has been going strong for over 25 years and has helped raise much needed funds for both local charities as well as the Don Bosco Educational Projects in Johannesburg, South Africa, under the direction of Sr Margaret Sweeney […]
Phil Thompson and Shay Given charm fans during recent visit to Letterkenny
TWO football legends created plenty of excitement in Letterkenny recently with a surprise visit to Arena 7, delighting customers and staff alike. Former Liverpool and England defender Phil Thompson and Donegal’s own Shay Given, one of Ireland’s most celebrated goalkeepers, dropped into the popular dining destination for a flying visit yesterday. The visit quickly became […]