GoFundMe has issued a statement that “no funds” were paid out to a fake fundraiser page linked to Donegal Rally victim Tadhg Callaghan Carter. The public was earlier warned not to donate to the page. Tadhg, 15, from Churchill suffered fatal injuries in an incident while spectating at Special Stage 12 at Gartan on Saturday. […]
Central Criminal Court to try alleged murderer of Ardara businessman
A man charged with the murder of Ardara businessman Stephen McCahill has been sent forward for trial at the Central Criminal Court. Michael Maloney (32) of Loughros Point, Ardara, appeared in the dock in Letterkenny District Court on Monday after a book of evidence was served on him. Maloney is charged with murdering McCahill at his […]
Award-winning poet to inspire Donegal writers at Earagail Arts Festival
EMERGING writers and spoken-word performers across Donegal are being invited to find their voice this summer as acclaimed Nigerian-Irish poet and playwright Samuel Yakura takes up a special residency at Earagail Arts Festival. Best known for his powerful performances exploring identity, belonging and the human condition, Yakura will lead two free poetry workshops in Letterkenny […]
Donegal’s Cóisir Cheoil RnaG to broadcast live with RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Cóisir Cheoil, presented by Dónall Mac Ruairí, which usually broadcasts from the Raidió na Gaeltachta studio in Na Doirí Beaga, will air a very special programme with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra tomorrow. They’ll be live from Studio 1 in the RTÉ Radio Centre in Donnybrook, Dublin from 3-5pm. Cóisir Cheoil has been seeking listeners’ suggestions […]
2,400 primary school children in Donegal cannot access a Gaelscoil
NEARLY 2,400 primary school children in Donegal are unable to access a gaelscoil according to data from the Department of Education & Youth’s Primary School Survey. The survey indicates that 13 per cent of parents nationally would like their child’s school to operate through Irish. In Donegal, 14.7 per cent of parents in English-medium schools […]
Frustrations as Minister delays Letterkenny visit
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MINISTER for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, has not followed up on a request by Letterkenny councillors to visit the town. The Minister was queried on the subject by Donegal TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn in the Dáil during the week. Cllr Gerry McMonagle previously brought a motion to the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District meeting calling for Minister O’Brien to […]
Tadhg Callaghan Carter to be laid to rest on Wednesday
Churchill and the county is gripped by grief following the death of Tadhg Callaghan Carter, the 15 year old who lost his life at the Donegal Rally. St Eunan’s College will hold a prayer service of remembrance today for Tadhg at 12pm, and remains open to support students, parents, staff and the school community. Tadhg […]
Letterkenny singer organising charity dance for worthy cause
LETTERKENNY singer, Evelyn Gallagher, has once again organised a dance in aid of the Donegal branch of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Some of the county’s most popular performers have been lined up for the event which takes place in the Station House Hotel on Friday, July 3. The line-up includes Hugh McLean Jnr, Martin […]
Photography competition celebrates the role of volunteers
THE Donegal Volunteer Centre has once again partnered with Donegal County Museum and the Donegal News to celebrate volunteers across the county with its popular Donegal Volunteer Photography Competition, This year’s competition features two categories: Heritage Volunteering in Donegal, sponsored by Donegal County Museum, aims to capture the work of individuals and groups who protect […]
100th birthday celebrations for nurse Anna
By Tommy Curran Warm congratulations were extended to the much loved nurse Anna (Cecilia) Gallagher on Monday past as she celebrated her 100th birthday at her home in An Draoighean, Magherclogher, Bunbeg. Throughout her long and fulfilling life, Anna devoted herself to caring for others, spending many years in the nursing profession where her kindness, […]