WELL-KNOWN fiddler and journalist Martin McGinley will give a talk on another Donegal fiddler Hughie Gillespie (1906-1986) tonight (Thursday) at the headquarters of Na Píobairí Uilleann in Dublin. The talk, which starts at 8.30pm, can be viewed live for free at the NPU website pipers.ie through their channel NPU-TV. Hughie Gillespie is one of the […]
Kind natured Kathleen McCafferty is laid to rest
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LETTERKENNY woman Kathleen McCafferty was remembered for her kind nature during her requiem Mass yesterday. Kathleen, of Oldtown, Letterkenny, passed away peacefully at the Donegal Hospice earlier this week. Requiem Mass took place in St Eunan’s Cathedral yesterday, Wednesday, June 18, where large crowds gathered to say their final goodbyes. Kathleen was born to parents Peter […]
Entries are open for the Donegal Volunteer Photography Competition
ARE you an aspiring photographer? Or would you like to highlight the work being done by volunteers in your community? This competition could be for you. The Donegal Volunteer Photography competition is back following a highly successful run last year. Its launch took place at the Donegal County Museum on Tuesday. Advertisement The competition aims […]
Donegal gears up for another massive rally weekend
By Dionne Meehan WITH thousands set to descend on the county this weekend for the Donegal International Rally, local gardaí are focused on one priority; keeping people safe. Their message is simple, ‘keep the race in its place’. Advertisement Over the weekend, additional resources will be in place to ensure the safety of people attending […]
Donegal family seeks urgent care reform
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by Louise Doyle THE family of a Gortahork man living with lung fibrosis who has to receive 24-hour home oxygen therapy have said the lack of specialist care services locally is taking its toll. Eamonn Doohan was diagnosed with the devastating life-limiting and progressive disease a year-and-a-half ago. Advertisement The 52-year-old is unable to speak because of its severity. […]
Weather: Sunny spells for Donegal as mercury is set to rise
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By Dionne Meehan THE rumours are true; the good weather is making a comeback. It’s time to pull the summer clothes out of the attic and dig out the sun cream from the back of the cupboard, as temperatures are set to hit 24 degrees in the coming days. Advertisement Starting today, Met Éireann has […]
Tory islanders want minister to address need for new ferry
A FRUSTRATED Tory Island resident is calling on the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to come to the island to see for himself the urgent need for a new ferry. Islanders have long-awaited a promised ferry and pier project for seven years, but it has not come to fruition. Last month, Sinn Féin Spokesperson […]
Come along to a Dawn Chorus with Swilly Sisters’ Shed
IF you would like a morning filled with music and fun, come along to Rathmullan Pier and Seafront this Saturday morning June 21. This unique musical event will begin at 7am and an open invite has been extended to all ‘sisters’ who wish to come along. This event will be an opportunity to celebrate the […]
Gardaí remain at scene of serious collision
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Gardaí and emergency services remain at the scene of a collision this afternoon. The road traffic collision occured at 11.20am this morning in Rashedoge. A garda spokesperson told the Donegal News: “Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision in Rashedoge, Co. Donegal that occurred at approximately 11:20am this […]
Man assaulted by three others in broad daylight
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AN investigation is underway following an alleged daytime assault in Letterkenny after three males got out of a car and assaulted another man. The alleged assault occurred in the Long Lane area on Wednesday, June 11 at 3.10pm. Gardaí have said that a man was at that location when a car pulled in alongside him. Three […]