Walk to School Week commences on Monday, and 21 schools in Dongal are being urged to take up the challenge. Green-Schools’ National Walk to School Week begins on Monday, October 7 for five days. Walk to School Week is a celebration of walking, active transport, and sustainable solutions to congestion outside schools around Ireland. The […]
Woman (40s) seriously injured after freak accident in Raphoe
A WOMAN (40s) was seriously injured after a piece of rubble fell from a historic building in Raphoe yesterday evening. Gardaí and emergency services attended the freak accident which occurred at around 5.15pm in the Diamond area of the town. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene following reports of an […]
Donegal man killed in work place incident in Australia is named locally
A DONEGAL man who was killed in a work place incident in Australia has been named locally as Barry Breslin. Barry (35) from Straleel, Kilcar is believed to have been struck by an excavator while working in Perth on Thursday, October 3. As a result of this, he sustained serious head injuries and was taken […]
Cliona and Marc’s wedding to remember
From Ballybofey to London and back again for a day filled with love and a splash of Guinness! By Tara McCormack THIS week’s wedding spotlight shines on Cliona Rushe from Ballybofey and Marc Flinn from Milton Keynes, who tied the knot in a stunning celebration in Donegal. Advertisement The couple, who met ten years ago […]
The film festivals putting the northwest on the map
By Rebecca Crockett IF you’ve ever felt distant from the shining lights of Hollywood, this week might bring you closer than you’ve ever been before. Not one but two film festivals are taking place, and both are bringing the best the north-west has to offer. Caroline Harvey, a writer and director based in Bundoran, is […]
Government are ‘totally out of touch’ with hospitality sector – Aisling Arnold
By Kate Heaney THOSE in the hospitality sector in Donegal were not feeling elated post Tuesday’s budget, despite being offered €4,000 towards energy bills and a possible discount on commercial rates. In the run up to the budget, the Irish Tourist Industry Confederation (ITIC), The Vintners’ Federation (VFI), The Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) and […]
Donegal Tourism launches hilarious new campaign starring Eric Roberts
Get ready to pack your bags (but maybe not too fast!) because Donegal Tourism is at it again with their newest and cheekiest campaign, ‘Sharing Donegal’. Following the viral sensations that were the Autumn 2023 and Spring 2024 campaigns, Donegal Tourism is back with a fresh twist. In a playful twist on the series’ ongoing […]
Paddy Gildea’s butchery journey comes full cycle as he closes up shop
By Tara McCormack THIS Saturday will mark the end of an era at the foot of the town in Letterkenny as Paddy Gildea of Gildea Farm Butchers pulls the shutter for the final time. After nearly 13 years of dedicated service to his loyal customers, Paddy has made the difficult decision to close the shop, […]
Donegal mother of A5 victim calls for swift action on road scheme
by Alan Rodgers A DERRYBEG mother left shattered by the death of her son on the A5 hopes that approval for a new dual carriageway along the route will spare other families from experiencing the heartbreak they have endured. Killian Doherty (19) from Drumquin, died alongside his friend, Maurice McCloughan, at Doogary, Tyrone in 2016. Advertisement They are among the […]
Patsy McGonagle crosses the finish line as Chair of DLDC
DONEGAL Local Development’s long-serving Chairperson Patsy McGonagle has stepped down from the Board. Mr McGonagle, who served as Chair for six years, guided DLDC through significant transformation, including opening two new offices and developing a new strategic plan to enhance community impact and support. The renowned Irish athletics manager, brought his vision and passion to […]