THE Bloody Sunday Trust is backing a campaign for truth and justice by loved ones of the Creeslough explosion victims. Tragically, 10 people were killed in an explosion in Creeslough on October 7, 2022. Their families recently went to Leinster House in Dublin to campaign for a full inquest as part of their demand for […]
Only days left for Ten-T submissions
By Sean Murphy NATIONAL planning chiefs have stated that the end of this week is the deadline for submissions about the biggest infrastructure project in Donegal’s history. A consultation exercise was launched for the unprecedented €1 billion Trans-European Transport Network Priority Route Improvement Project (known as the Donegal Ten-T). A spokesperson for the State’s planning […]
Evergreen Brothers’ bluegrass roots is a festival hit
LETTERKENNY’S Blues and Roots Festival continued late into the night yesterday with a range of fantastic performers lighting up the town. The five-day music event, which ran from last Wednesday to yesterday (Sunday), has amazing acts like The Evergreen Brothers. The acclaimed folk and bluegrass band from Galway were easily one of the most exciting […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday morning, July 6
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Gerard McCole, Malin PJ (Joe) McGee, Fanad Advertisement Denis Deeney, Kerrykeel Domnick Maguire, Glenties Seamus McMenamin, Castlefinn Gerard McCole, Malin The death has occurred of Gerard McCole, Beaugh, Malin, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Beloved son of Maureen and Eamon McCole and […]
Donkeys found without ears and crows devouring skin
Crows were eating them alive TWO donkeys needed emergency medical care after they were discovered emaciated with open wounds and ears missing. Donegal Donkey Sanctuary told the Donegal News that they are in a horrific state after crows were “eating them alive” and warned that donkeys’ rehabilitation will be like “coming back from war”. Advertisement […]
New VAT changes could benefit border companies
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BUSINESSES like food businesses and hairdressers have been boosted by the reintroduction of a nine per cent VAT rate – and those on the border could benefit most, it is claimed. The new VAT rate came into effect on Wednesday past, replacing the previous rate of 13.5 per cent, which was a pledge in the […]
Mercury Prize nominee set for Earagail Arts Festival
Psycheldic pop singer Gwenno is bringing her Mercury Prize nominated music to Donegal next week. Gwenno, whose full name is Gwenno Mererid Saunders, is a critically acclaimed Welsh-Cornish musician, producer, and former member of indie-pop group The Pipettes. As a younger artist, she spent two years in Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance. Advertisement It […]
Exciting new annual about Donegal to be unveiled
THE county’s Historical Society is launching its Donegal Annual in the Regional Cultural Centre. It is scheduled for this Wednesday, July 8, at 6pm. The Donegal Annual is in its 80th year and recently received a grant of €4,500 from the National Monuments Service. Advertisement The annual is being launched by writer and historian Dr […]
Donegal man pivotal in US War of Independence
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From Letterkenny and Fanad to the frontlines of a revolution that changed the world THE United States of America is celerating a major milestone in its history, with attention in Donegal focusing on the role that locals played in securing independence for the future global superpower. Saturday was July 4 and American marked the 250th […]
Man tragically killed in county’s eighth road fatality
A YOUNG man was tragically killed and three more people were hospitalised following a collision of two cars. The fatality occurred at Kinnego Cross in Ballymagan outside Buncrana on Saturday around 9pm. The young man was in his 20s and was pronounced dead at the scene, while a passenger, who is also in his 20s, […]