For the family and friends of Patsy Collins, his memory was celebrated in a special way this week at the Donegal Hospice in Letterkenny. Back in August, a memorial match was played at Leckview Park, organised by Letterkenny Rovers, in memory of a man who was a valued club member and a friend to so […]
Donegal man’s walk in memory of his late wife raises much needed funds
A Donegal man who undertook a fundraising walk of the Camino in memory of his late wife has presented a cheque from the funds raised to Letterkenny University Hospital and the Donegal Hospice. Retired judge, Seán MacBride from Moville, who completed part of the Camino, a historic pilgrimage route, in memory of his late wife, […]
A Space to Breathe: a free mindful interior design workshop
THE Donegal Women’s Centre, in partnership with the HSE Connecting for Life “Let’s Talk About Suicide” Programme, are hosting a ‘A Space to Breathe’ event. This free 8-week Mindful Interior Design Workshop will begin on Monday, November 3 in Donegal Town. This unique workshop invites women to pause, reconnect, and explore how their living spaces […]
Letterkenny man’s chance encounter with presidential candidate Catherine Connolly Premium
A CHANCE meeting on a street in Tuam with presidential candidate Catherine Connolly gave Letterkenny man John Nee an opportunity to share a special moment with someone he greatly admires. The fortuitous encounter came at a pivotal time for the Oldtown storyteller and musician, who, like so many others, is struggling to comprehend the genocide in […]
Plans in place for traffic lights at Knocknamona Roundabout
By Chris Ashmore PLANS are in the pipeline for the installation of traffic lights on the busy Knocknamona Roundabout on the main Letterkenny to Kilmacrennan road. It’s all part of the Active Travel Project, but it could be some time yet before the work is carried out as it is not envisaged until the third […]
Viral video of dangerous driving in Falcarragh sparks concern Premium
A LOCAL councillor has spoken out about a shocking video of dangerous driving outside the primary school in Falcarragh, which has been widely shared on social media in recent days. The video shows two cars being chased by Gardaí, with one speeding past onlookers who recorded the incident. Gardaí told the Donegal News that they […]
Sixty weather warnings issued for Donegal already this year Premium
By Chris Ashmore DONEGAL has already had more red weather alerts this year than the combined total for 2022, 2023, and 2024, latest figures show. A total of 60 weather warnings were issued by Met Éireann for Donegal between January 1 and October 9. Advertisement Of these, three were red, 12 were orange and 45 […]
Voters to go to the polls in presidential election Premium
PRESIDENTIAL election candidates Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys have almost done all they can in their campaign to become Ireland’s 10th President to go to Áras an Uachtaráin, but for whom will success be sweet? Heather Humphreys will be in Donegal today, visiting Dorrian’s Hotel in Ballyshannon at 1pm before calling to Killaghtee Hall in Dunkineely at 2.15pm for a […]
Checkpoints to take place this Bank Holiday weekend
HIGH visibility patrols and checkpoints will be in operation across Donegal this October bank Holiday weekend, gardaí have warned. Gardaí are appealing to people to never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. They are also calling on drivers to slow down and for everyone in a vehicle to ensure they wear their seatbelt. […]
Residents to fight active travel plans Premium
BALLYMACOOL residents are to vehemently oppose active travel plans on their doorstep, which would see the creation of a cycle lane and the construction of a parking bay to replace spaces currently outside their homes. Close to 100 people attended a public meeting in the Station House Hotel on Tuesday night, where residents voiced their fears that […]