THE Crolly Distillery has unveiled its latest ultra-premium Irish whiskey with the launch of Croithlí Oloroso Single Cask. This limited-edition release continues the Donegal distillery’s commitment to producing distinctive, direct fire double distilled single malt whiskeys. It follows the success of the distillery’s acclaimed PX Single Cask and further strengthens Croithlí’s growing reputation for producing […]
Deep sadness following passing of teacher, Róisín McKelvey
FRIENDS and former teaching colleagues have paid heartfelt tributes to primary school teacher Róisín McKelvey whose death on Thursday has been met with deep sadness. Róisín (29) of Terhillion, Termon and formerly Cummeen, Doochary, was a popular member of the teaching staff at Scoil Cholmcille National School in Letterkenny. Her unexpected passing has prompted shock […]
Over €30m paid out to bring Donegal properties back into use
DONEGAL County Council has issued grants valued at €30.9 million bringing 542 properties back into use under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant. According to new statistics released by the Minister for Housing, James Browne, €4,272,309 was issued in grants on completion of works by Donegal County Council in the second quarter of 2026. Over the […]
Tributes paid to Dr Seán Beattie at launch of Donegal Annual
THERE was a big turnout at the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny for the launch of the 2026 Donegal Annual, published by the County Donegal Historical Society. The launch, on Wednesday evening last, was performed by the well-known Inishowen historian and writer Dr Seán Beattie, Culdaff. He was the editor of the Donegal Annual for […]
CHANNEL HOPPER: Real moments of beauty and revelation
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Evolution – BBC2, Monday, 9pm Little House On The Prairie – Netflix I, Jack Wright – BBC1, Sunday, 9.15pm Advertisement As Charles Darwin wrote at the end of his book On The Origin Of Species, in which he finally explained his theory of evolution, “There is grandeur in this view of life.” And the theory […]
New ‘Gradam Solais’ launched in memory of Moya Brennan
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A new award honouring Moya Brennan, the internationally acclaimed singer and founder member of Clannad, has been launched by Ionad Naomh Pádraig in Gaoth Dobhair. Moya, a native of Dore, passed away on April 13 last. Ionad Naomh Pádraig decided to establish this award in recognition of the remarkable contribution she made to Irish music […]
Twinning re-established between Letterkenny and Elizabethtown
THE members of Letterkenny/Milford Municipal District welcomed a delegation from Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, to re-establish the twinning agreement between Elizabethtown and Letterkenny. Mayor of Letterkenny/Milford MD, Cllr Pauric McGarvey welcomed the guests and said it was a great honour to sign the Charter and Agreement to reforge the relationship between the two towns. Co-signing the Charter […]
Top Donegal artisans showcased at An Gailearaí
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A NEW exhibition has been launched by acclaimed Donegal musician, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh at An Gailearaí, Gaoth Dobhair. ‘Déanta i nDún na nGall’ runs as part of the Earagail Arts Festival and highlights some of Donegal’s top craft makers. This diverse selection of work features seven of our county’s finest artisans with quality artworks in […]
A gentle smile, a warm heart – funeral takes place of Sheila McNally
THE death has taken place at Falcarragh Nursing Home of Sheila McNally (Darcy) of Ballindrait, Bunbeg. Sheila, née Darcy, was born in Tipperary in 1934. At the tender age of seven years she was lovingly fostered by the Hiúdaí Beag family in Machaire Loisce. She moved to work in Scotland and it was here she […]
Driver stopped at Ballyraine disqualified for two years
CACHAY Tolbert (27) of The Archway, Carrick-on-Shannon, was charged with driving with no insurance on September 27, 2025 at Ballyraine, Letterkenny. Lettekenny District Court on Monday past heard that on failing to produce evidence of insurance when stopped, the defendant was given 10 days to appear with insurance and failed to do so. Tolbert failed […]