‘You’ll never see it again’ – the day the Armada came back to Mullaghderg


By Jonathan Magee THE world’s largest replica Spanish galleon, El Galeón Andalucía, sailed into Mullaghderg Bay on Tuesday, marking two significant anniversaries on the Donegal coast. John Gallagher, known locally as John Paddy Óg, from Mullaghduff, organised the visit, and said the scale of the occasion struck him as the ship came into view. “That’s […]

Studio named in honour of Moya Brennan would have made singer ‘very proud’
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A NEW creative space for artists has been dedicated to the late Donegal musician, Moya Brennan. An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny officially opened its new studio which provides a flexible space to support artistic development. The studio can accommodate a wide range of activity from rehearsals to workshops, performances to education programmes. Advertisement At the […]

House burgled and van damaged in Letterkenny


A HOUSE was burgled and a van was damaged in Letterkenny. The incident occurred between 9am on Wednesday, July 8 and midday on Thursday, July 9 at Gortnacorrib. A house was entered between those times via an unlocked front door and a Honda generator was stolen from within. Advertisement Damage was caused to the door handles on […]

Glenveagh National Park could target full opening


THE high-profile staff shortage at Glenveagh National Park looks set to be finally remedied – but not for another two months. The Donegal News reported last October that the staff shortages were “threatening west Donegal’s tourism reputation”, according to Cllr John Sheamais Ó Fearraigh. The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, which has responsibility […]

Cyclist to honour St Colmcille in 3,500 kms epic trek


THE gruelling 3,500kms pilgrimage furrowed by one of Ireland’s patron saints is being undertaken for a modern day cycle. Aidan Spence is replicating the trail of St Colmcille, also known as St Columba, and is due to arrive in Donegal. He has been travelling up Ireland’s west coast and is now set to cross from […]

Dail to hear that AI is ripping off Donegal artists


ARTISTS’ livelihoods need to be protected against Artificial Intelligence copyright infringements, the Dail is to hear. TDs were warned that Donegal’s writers, composers, musicians, performers, actors and other artists work hard to make a living and cannot be undermined by so-called “AI art” being churned out. A figure potentially as much as €22 billion has […]

Driver injured in collision between jeep and quad at Magheroarty


GARDAÍ are investigating a road traffic collision involving a jeep and a quad at Magheroarty, Falcarragh. The two-vehicle collision occurred on Sunday, July 12 at approximately 7.10pm. The quad is believed to have been travelling on the Main Road from Magheroarty towards Meenlaragh when the collision with the jeep occurred. Advertisement The driver of the quad was taken […]

Man injured in alleged assault in Buncrana


A MAN was injured in an alleged assault in Buncrana. The incident, which was recently reported to gardaí, occurred on Saturday, July 4 at approximately 11.30pm at Millbrae. A man was walking back to his accommodation when he was allegedly attacked by a group of four to five males. Advertisement He sustained injuries which are not believed to be […]

Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, July 14


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Ronnie Bell, Raphoe Sophia Friel, Derrybeg Advertisement Chrissie Ennis, Ballybofey Bernard McCloskey, Carndonagh William Mullin, Galway and Donegal Town Frank McManus, Letterkenny  Ronnie Bell, Raphoe The peaceful death has taken place in the Donegal Hospice of Ronnie Bell, Carnone Road, Raphoe, F93E2N9. Predeceased by his parents, Jim […]