THE world famous Mary from Dungloe Festival will once again be the focus when the latest edition launches on Saturday, July 25. Thousands will gather in the picturesque Gaeltacht town for ten unforgettable days of the 59th instalment of the iconic Mary From Dungloe International Arts Festival. It is scheduled from Saturday, July 25, to […]
Day of celebration planned at Ray Community Centre
It’s celebration time at Ray Community Group near Rathmullan where they plan to mark 40 years as a community organisation with a special anniversary event. A community day of celebration is planned for Sunday, August 16. The organisers have managed to put together a selection of old videos to take everyone down memory lane as […]
The late Con Doherty – a true son of Gaoth Dobhair
There are some people whose lives become woven into the very fabric of a community and Con Doherty (Condy Eoghain Eoin) of Magheragallon was one of them. He could be described as a legend. Originally from Magheraclogher, he spent a number of his early years hired out on Gola Island and attended the island national […]
FRESH TAKE: An extraordinary spectacle on a very special day
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I GREW up with stories of Doe Castle and the Mac Suibhne clan, with folklore about the Spanish Armada woven through tales of battles and the things the Sweeneys were said to have got up to along this coast. On Tuesday, an element of those stories was brought to life when El Galeón Andalucía sailed […]
Women’s Centre welcomes approval of paid leave for early pregnancy loss
DONEGAL Women’s Centre has warmly welcomed the Cabinet’s approval of new legislation that will provide five days of paid leave for women who experience a miscarriage before 23 weeks of pregnancy. They say the proposed Pregnancy Loss Leave Bill marks a significant milestone in recognising the physical and emotional impact of pregnancy loss and ensuring that […]
Letterkenny Gardaí catch Leinster drivers with no insurance
TWO Leinster men have been disqualified from driving after separate cases of driving without insurance came before Letterkenny District Court on Monday. Isse Idow (24) of Park Street, Dundalk, was charged with driving without insurance at Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, on January 18, 2026. Garda Cassidy told the court he stopped a car after the […]
Lab refurbishment plans at Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada on track
DEPUTY Pat ‘the Cope Gallagher’ has warmly welcomed the confirmation from the Minister for Education and Youth that the Climate Action and Science Laboratory refurbishment project at Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada, Árainn Mhór has now passed its final compliance stage. The Donegal TD said the announcement is very positive news for Árainn Mhór, noting the urgent […]
Contracts signed for new €10.5m social housing development in Ballybofey
Donegal County Council has signed contracts for a new social housing development comprising 34 Competitive Dialogue units at The Beeches, Ballybofey. The council says it marks a significant milestone in the delivery of much-needed homes for individuals and families in the area. The development is being supported by €10.5 million in funding secured from the […]
Wedding of the Week: From a Manhattan rooftop to a three-day Donegal wedding
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WHEN Séamus Breen met Arnoldo Sandoval amidst the quiet, locked-down streets of New York City in May 2020, little did they know that a three day wedding was awaiting them six years later. Convoy native Séamus and New York born Arnoldo have built a life together in Fairfield, Connecticut with their three beloved dogs, Billie, Nora […]
Man caring for child found asleep under lorry
A NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM man who was caring for a child was found to be intoxicated and asleep under a lorry last year. Adam Devenney (32) of Hawthorn Hill, Newtowncunningham appeared before Letterkenny District Court last Monday. He was charged with being intoxicated in Altaghderry, Killea on July 4, 2025. Sergeant Jim Collins told the court that […]