Donegal festivals have been allocated funding under the Small Scale Local Festivals & Summer Schools Scheme 2026. Local TD, Pat the Cope Gallagher, has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media of funding approvals, with Donegal securing €42,197.50 across a range of local cultural events. The scheme supports […]
Balor DCA presents the West End hit based on the music of Queen
The Balor Arts Centre in Ballybofey brings its new summer musical to audiences at the end of the month. From the local director behind the original Crazy Nights, Hairspray 2024 and the Hit Factory 2023, Caroline Bell, We Will Rock You brings the music of the iconic band Queen to life on stage. Musical director […]
All set for the biggest ever Party in the Park this weekend
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DONEGAL Youth Service is inviting families, young people and the wider community to come together for the return of its much-loved annual Party in the Park this Saturday, July 25. The event takes place from 12-6pm in the Bernard McGlinchey Town Park, Letterkenny. Now celebrating its 20th year, the popular free festival is funded by […]
Closing weekend beckons at Earagail Arts Festival
AFTER two weeks of unforgettable music, theatre, circus, visual arts and family events across the county, Earagail Arts Festival is preparing for a spectacular final weekend, with an exciting programme of events. One of the weekend’s highlights is Risky Business by the much-loved Fanzini Brothers, taking place at Ionad Cois Locha, Dunlewey, on Thursday and […]
‘Serious callouts’ to beaches spark calls for earlier lifeguard season
A NUMBER of “serious callouts” to Donegal beaches have led to calls for lifeguards to start earlier in the year. The hot spell of weather in May brought many visitors to beaches across the county, however the lifeguard season doesn’t begin until June 1 and runs until mid September. Cllr Michael McMahon asked Donegal County […]
Drugs worth almost €12,000 seized in Donegal
DRUGS worth almost €12,000 were seized in a major operation across Donegal. Approximately €11,700 worth of controlled drugs were seized in Letterkenny, St Johnston, Ballybofey and Castlefin. The searches were carried out by gardaí as part of their ongoing investigation into the sale and supply of drugs in the county. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: […]
Volunteer Centre Awards celebrates people making a real difference
A RECORD number of volunteers and community organisations in Donegal were recognised on Thursday, July 16 for their dedication to volunteering and the impact their work has on local communities. The Donegal Volunteer Centre, managed by Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC), hosted its annual awards ceremony at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny, celebrating the spirit […]
Call for community building inclusion in redress scheme
DONEGAL County Council will request a timeline for a Defective Block Scheme to include community buildings. This follows the passing of a motion by 100% Redress Cllr Ali Farren at the July plenary council meeting. He asked for the council to contact Minister of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary and Junior Minister […]
County Council hosts events for National Food Waste Recycling Week
DONEGAL County Council is encouraging households across the county to take part in its free compost giveaway events running from July 28 to 30 to coincide with National Food Waste Recycling Week. The national campaign, led by MyWaste, aims to raise awareness of the importance of recycling food waste and to provide practical guidance to […]
New National Parks legislation to aid Glenveagh
MINISTER of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, has today announced his intention to develop a National Parks Bill which will place Glenveagh National Park on a dedicated statutory footing and establish nature conservation and restoration as the primary purpose of its management. The proposal to develop the Bill was brought to Cabinet […]