Monsignor Kevin Gillespie has spoken of his ‘heartbreak’ following the destruction by fire this morning of Séipéal Mhuire, na Doirí Beaga, the parish church for the parish of Gaoth Dobhair. “I wish to express my support to Fr Briain Ó Fearraigh, Parish Priest, who has the full support of the community as he faces this Challenge. […]
Pope Francis dies at age of 88
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican has said in a video statement. He was 88 and had been recovering from a serious bout of double pneumonia. “Dear brothers and sisters, it is with profound sadness I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” […]
St Mary’s Church in Derrybeg destroyed in blaze
by Eoin McGarvey An overnight fire has destroyed St Mary’s Catholic Church in Derrybeg. Advertisement Fire crews were alerted to the fire in the middle of the night and crews from Gweedore, Dungloe, Falcarragh, Glenties and Letterkenny rushed to the scene. The blaze burned through the roof as fire crews did their best. As […]
Business park expansion amidst tariff uncertainty
Fresh hope for economic growth and job creation in Donegal
News publishers urge more support from government
THERE was a large turnout of TDs and Senators for an Oireachtas briefing by local and national news publishers at Leinster House on Wednesday last. The event highlighted the challenges and opportunities for journalism and the need for Government support. Among those to attend were editors from a host of provincial newspapers, including Donegal News […]
Channel Hopper: The Last of Us is a walk through post-apocalyptic America
The Last Of Us The big TV launch of the week was, at least for a certain audience, season two of The Last Of Us; perhaps you noticed it mentioned obliquely in the press? You’ll remember it from 2023, when the first season was praised as “the best video game adaptation ever” and it was […]
Public urged to consider care options on Bank Holiday
THE HSE are urging people to consider all care options ahead of Easter Bank Holiday weekend. Bank holiday weekends and extended good weather usually bring additional pressure on the health system but the HSE have plans in place across hospital and community services to ensure patients can access the care they need in the right setting. Tony Canavan, […]
Old friendships are rekindled on trip to the States
A journey to Elizabethtown by Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter innovator Donnan Harvey has helped push re-twinning proposals further along the tracks
Fresh Take Column: Traditional song has a special way of evoking nostalgia, love and loss
There’s something about the way a traditional song can hold sorrow and hope in the same breath. In just a few notes, it can stir up joy, nostalgia, loss and love all at once. This is the power of music and particularly traditional Irish music, the songs and tunes that have been passed down through […]
Letterkenny financial service celebrates rebrand
John F. Loughrey Financial Services was acquired by Fairstone Ireland in November of last year. Last week marked the rebrand of the company to bring it in line with the same look and feel as the other Fairstone offices in Ireland. Fairstone Letterkenny, as the local office will be called, continues it’s long-standing tradition of […]