Saoirse Gallagher delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear Saturday February 21, 1976 BIG ANTI-BLANEY VOTE: AT FIANNA FáIL ARD FHEIS FIANNA FÁIL has said very emphatically that it does not want Donegal Deputy Neil Blaney back in its ranks. The vast majority of the 3,000 delegates from around […]
Wedding of the Week: From the Italian sun to Donegal soil
The Marleys say ‘Yes’ in Italy and ‘I Do’ in Donegal FROM a surprise proposal in Italy to a meticulously planned dream wedding in Donegal, the past three years have been a whirlwind romance for the Marleys. The couple first met in 2023, despite having shared many mutual connections over the years. Madly in love, […]
‘My interest in fashion and style – it’s all my mum’s fault’
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THIRD DEGREE: Emma Murray on helping women rediscover their confidence Hi Emma, thank you for taking this interview. Could you tell us a little bit about yourself, please? Thank you for having me. I’m from Donegal and have built my career working across Ireland and Northern Ireland, where I now run my business full time […]
Ballyshannon business networks in Berlin for future tourism opportunities
This week, Donegal is being represented internationally as Ireland takes the stage in Berlin at one of the largest travel trade fairs in the world. Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) is an important business to business event that attracts thousands of visitors worldwide, all associated with travel agents, airlines and travel media. It is a three day […]
New figures show almost 400 new social homes built in Donegal since 2022
CONSTRUCTION numbers in the latest government data show a 67% increase in the delivery of new-built social homes in Donegal. On Thursday, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD published the latest new-build social housing delivery statistics, which reveals 2025 was a record year nationally for social housing construction. According to […]
A proud family man: Funeral takes place in Glasgow of Michael Gallagher
By Tommy Curran THE funeral took place in Glasgow on Friday of Michael Gallagher, who was originally from Arduns, Gaoth Dobhair. Affectionately and better known locally as Mickey James, he was born in Arduns on June 19, 1941 and was a son of the late Dominick and Sheila Gallagher. Mickey was the last surviving member […]
FRESH TAKE: The ripple effect of a far-off war impacts on all of our lives
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WAR in Iran may be unfolding thousands of miles away, but for households in Donegal the ripple effects have been immediate. In just a matter of days, the cost of heating a house has surged, showing how quickly a major international crisis can stop feeling like a distant headline and become part of everyday life. […]
A giant of a pantomime coming to Ramelton
ANOTHER opening of another show. That time-honoured show-business anthem is certainly appropriate to the context of the long-running pantomime e tradition in Ramelton. This year’s offering, Jack and the Beanstalk, will be the 70th year of the Pantomime. The leads, Jack and Sally, will be played by Eleanor Haughey and Maebh Fegan. Dame Trott (no […]
Letterkeny show set to celebrate female trailblazer
AS International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world this weekend, Letterkenny Musical Society is preparing for a week-long celebration to champion strong women, when they perform the phenomenal global hit Come from Away in An Grianán Theatre from March 10-14. From the fact that the show was Co-written by Irene Sankoff to the amazing […]
Advice First team set to skydive for Lifestart Donegal
SIX members of the team at Advice First Financial Services Ltd are preparing to take fundraising to new heights — by jumping out of an aeroplane in support of Lifestart Services Donegal. The Donegal-based financial advisers will take part in a charity skydive in the coming weeks, raising funds for the organisation which provides vital […]