Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Cody Reilly who is reported missing from Burnfoot since Friday, June 19 last. Cody is described as being 5’ 4” tall, with a slim build, blue eyes and red hair. Cody may be in the Drogheda or wider Co Louth area. Advertisement Gardaí […]
Donegal culture awards to fund 25 projects countywide
DONEGAL County Council has announced the recipients of the 2026 Culture and Creativity Project Awards, funding a wide range of creative, cultural and heritage projects across the county this year. The awards, delivered through the council’s Culture & Creativity Team as part of the Creative Communities Programme, provide €2,000 per project to support community-focused cultural […]
Weather warning issued to avoid swimming in reservoirs
SUNSEEKERS have been warned not to make a splash in reservoirs amid the warm conditions this weekend. The ESB issued a safety message to reminding the public of the dangers of swimming in “reservoirs and watercourses”. Three reservoirs in Donegal were highlighted by the ESB. Advertisement A spokesperson said: “Given the continuing spell of warm weather, […]
Lennon Festival launched with new queen
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THE hugely popular Lennon Festival in Ramelton is underway and has chosen its new queen. Every year, the picturesque town on the banks of the River Lennon launched its latest instalment with the Singing Pub Contest that ends with a new Queen of the Lennon. The contestants visit the Bridge Bar, the Silver Tassie, Purty […]
Senator calls for Donegal Airport to be central to national aviation strategy
SENATOR Aubrey McCarthy has told the Seanad that Donegal Airport must play a far greater role in Ireland’s national aviation strategy, warning that debate on the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026 risks overlooking regional airports that already have capacity, infrastructure and community value to offer. Speaking on an amendment he has tabled to the […]
Earagail Arts Festival begins this weekend with exciting opening programme
EARAGAIL Arts Festival gets underway this weekend, bringing 16 days of extraordinary music, theatre, circus, visual arts and family events to venues across Donegal, with Letterkenny once again at the heart of the celebrations. The festival opens on Friday, July 10 with one of the world’s most exciting live performers, WOMEX Artist Award winner Noura […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday morning, July 10
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Annette Dunphy, Donegal Town Annie Shovelin, Dunkineely Advertisement Margaret Cutliffe, Buncrana Mary McLaughlin (née Callaghan) (Manny), Culdaff John (the Gaffer) Gallagher, Falcarragh Con Doherty, Derrybeg Neil Shiels, Fanad Jim O’Donnell, Preston, England, formerly of Burnfoot Annette Dunphy, Donegal Town The death has occurred of Annette (Anne Bernadette) […]
Children’s charity gets €900 from marathon effort
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AN IMPORTANT Inishowen charity has been boosted thanks to the bighearted efforts of Stuart Canning. He raised almost €900 for Buncrana’s Children’s Charity by taking part in the Altar 50km Ultra Marathon in Co Wicklow in April past. The Altar 50k Ultra Marathon is a looped endurance event held at Beyond the Trees in Avondale […]
Renewable energy planning applications advance slowly
By Jonathan Magee A WAVE of wind, solar and battery storage applications is working its way through Donegal County Council under the EU’s RED III directive, with progress mixed and one high-profile refusal now headed to appeal. Five renewable applications have passed full validation with the council, but the path to permission has proved far […]
Donegal band bringing tunes to your front doorstep
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A DONEGAL band is at the helm of a new gig experience bringing live music into people’s homes. Aaron Coleman, Matthew Melia and Ciaran McBrearty of Letterkenny-based band Bootleg have launched a new initiative called Gig in a Gaff. The clue is in the name: the idea is to fill sitting rooms and kitchens up […]