THE official launch of the big 50th 2026 Burtonport Festival brochure, commemorative book and photographic exhibition was held on Sunday evening. MC for the occasion was the very popular Hugh Rodgers from Arranmore, or Hugh Nancy as he is affectionately known. Hugh had helped with previous festival committees with booking bands etc and always took […]
Gola Island the setting for a fabulous day of free entertainment
A SPECTACULAR afternoon of contemporary dance, traditional culture and striking island landscapes will take place on Gola Island on Monday, July 13 as part of Earagail Arts Festival. Beginning at 12 noon, the free outdoor event brings together Ériu’s Na Mic Ua gCorra, Rob Heaslip and Mateusz “Matt” Szczerek, offering audiences a rare opportunity to […]
Letterkenny hosts Americans from sister town
DONEGAL’S largest town Letterkenny is hosting a group from America on a multi-purpose friendship initiative. The Americans, from Elizabethtown in Pennsylvania, met with representatives of Letterkenny’s Cathedral Quarter. A spokesperson for the delegation said: “They landed in Letterkenny for a four-day visit to the North West. Advertisement “This visit comes following the virtual signing of […]
A night of frustration as Harps slump to bottom of the table
Finn Harps . . . 0 Treaty United . . . 1 Troubled Finn Harps dropped to bottom spot in the First Division when they lost out to Treaty United on another deeply frustrating night for the home side at Finn Park. Advertisement Treaty, who were bottom of the table before this game, produced an […]
Cheers! . . . Croithlí summer gathering marks anniversary
THE Croithlí Summer Whiskey Gathering attracted more than 100 enthusiasts from across Ireland and beyond to The Crolly Distillery on Saturday last, marking the fourth anniversary of its award-winning visitor centre and the launch of two new whiskeys. Visitors travelled to the Donegal Gaeltacht for an evening of guided tastings, live music and storytelling, including […]
Tensions rise over graffiti debate between Glenties councillors
THE topic of graffiti on road signs caused division between councillors at a meeting of Glenties Municipal District (MD) today. A discussion on the subject led to a heated exchange between Cllr Michael McClafferty and Cllr Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig in Dungloe Public Services Centre. Independent Cllr McClafferty condemned what he called “signage getting […]
Fr Pat Ward receives a warm send-off from his parishioners
ON Saturday evening, departing parish priest Fr Pat Ward, celebrated his last Saturday evening Mass in Acres where the church was packed to capacity. The Mass was concelebrated by Rev Fr Matt McInerney and Rev Fr John Joe Duffy, C.C, Creeslough, a native of Burtonport. It was a most joyous and nostalgic occasion as people […]
Logistical issues delay Spanish armada replica ship
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Spanish replica is to sail into view 400 years after original’s sinking LOGISTICAL difficulties mean a truly magical maritime spectacle has been delayed for at least 24 hours. The world’s largest Spanish galleon replica was due to visit Donegal this coming Monday, four centuries after a Spanish Armada vessel ran aground. Advertisement But organisers issued […]
An Post issues appeal to save Gaeltacht post office
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EFFORTS to save a vital Gaeltacht service received fresh hope when An Post launched a “last minute” nationwide appeal. The Donegal News has reported for weeks that the Post Office in Annagry is to close because the outgoing postmistress Breid McCole retires on July 31. An Post today, 21 days before her retirement, launched a […]
Donegal youth worker urges TDs to protect funding ahead of Budget 2027
A DONEGAL youth worker has appealed directly to the county’s Oireachtas members to secure increased Government investment in youth services in Budget 2027. Sinead Murray Lynch of Donegal Youth Service met Pearse Doherty TD and Senator Manus Boyle at an event in Buswells Hotel, Dublin, organised by the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI). The […]