THIS year’s #LoveDonegal Day will take place on Thursday, September 17, bringing together communities, businesses, schools, organisations and members of the Donegal Diaspora. The day celebrates the people, places, culture and community spirit that make Donegal so special. Now in its seventh consecutive year, the initiative encourages everyone with a connection to Donegal to share their […]
Roadworks company fined €1.2m following fatal road collision
A ROADWORKS company has been fined €1.2 million for breaches of health and safety legislation following a fatal road collision in Donegal in which three members of a family died. John Mullan, 49, and his two children, 14-year-old Tomás and six-year-old Amelia – died after their car went off the road and plunged into Lough […]
Pic special: Fans flock to Daniel and Majella’s charity Tea Party
It was a Tea Party with a difference where Daniel and Majella opened their home to the public – all to raise some welcome funds for charity. The popular couple are long-time supporters of Donegal Relay for Life, and on Tuesday, to coincide with the Mary from Dungloe celebrations, they held a special fundraising event […]
Woman in her 70s in critical condition following road traffic collision
GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following a serious two-car collision in Ballyshannon which has left a woman in her 70s in a critical condition in hospital. The collision occurred late on Saturday evening. Five other people were injured in the incident. At around 10pm on Saturday, July 25, emergency services and Gardaí attended the scene […]
Donegal’s Domestic Violence support network praise Jennie’s Law
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“JENNIE’S Law will bring vital information and protection to women in Donegal,” say frontline services. Donegal Women’s Centre and Donegal Domestic Violence Services have jointly welcomed the introduction of Jennie’s Law while reaffirming that both frontline services continue to provide confidential, specialist support to women across County Donegal. The organisations said it is important that […]
Nine local artists awarded almost €160k funding
NINE artists in Donegal have been awarded funding from the Arts Council. They received a total of €158,950 as part of a collective €4.3 million awarded nationally through the latest round of the bursary award scheme. The Donegal artists who have been awarded funding are: Joanne Cuffe (Architecture) – €9,950; John Alan Murrin (English Literature) – […]
Bishop Niall Coll welcomes new Bishop of Ossory
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BISHOP of Raphoe, Niall Coll, has welcomed Bishop Ger Nash as the newly appointed Bishop of Ossory. Bishop Coll was formerly the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ossory, which takes in most of county Kilkenny and portions of counties Laois and Offaly. “I warmly congratulate Bishop Ger Nash on his appointment as Bishop of […]
Conserving Donegal’s traditional buildings
HOW to conserve traditional buildings was the subject of a free seminar in Ionad Cois Locha, Dún Lúiche on Saturday, July 4 attended by 140 people. The seminar emphasised the need to apply best practice to maintaining and restoring traditional buildings. Concerns were expressed by a number of speakers about the inappropriate renovation of vernacular […]
Excitement builds for the 26th Rathmullan Community Festival
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ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE As the Bank Holiday weekend approaches, the excitement is building ahead of the 26th Annual Rathmullan Community Festival. Showcasing a range of activities, the festival will offer a wonderful collection of musical talents on the festival stage, games for all the family to join in and loads more. Advertisement The festival bets underway […]
Donegal Rose ready to shine at Tralee festival
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GROWING up in rural Donegal, Emma Nelis watched the Rose of Tralee festival at home with her family every year. As a little girl, the Gartan native dreamed of one day joining the “amazing women” on the big stage. That dream is about to materialise as Emma has been chosen to represent Donegal at the […]