A special celebration of faith, perseverance and of hope


By Paddy Walsh FROM humble and impoverished surroundings it spires its way to the heavens. And 125 years following the dedication of St. Eunan’s Cathedral, described by Bishop Niall Coll as a “magnificent temple”, Letterkenny’s most iconic feature marked the anniversary with a number of celebrations over the weekend. Advertisement It was, said the Bishop, […]

The way we were
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Aoife Doherty delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. June 19, 1976 Forty overseas teams for Circuit of Donegal Advertisement DONEGAL’S biggest tourist-drawing event, estimated to be worth £250,000 in tourist revenue, begins this Friday afternoon when from 2pm, 123 special cars will move out from their headquarters at Ballyraine Hotel, […]

Donegal’s season comes to an end after defeat to Dublin


Dublin 2-26 Donegal 2-22 Donegal’s 2026 campaign came to an end on Sunday afternoon following a four-point defeat to Dublin after extra-time in Round 3 of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship at Croke Park. Advertisement Dublin got the afternoon’s scoring underway as Con O’Callaghan fired over a good effort from outside the arc after two […]

Donegal student receives Arcade Award at graduate showcase


A TALENTED Letterkenny art student will host her first ever solo exhibition after winning a prestigious art award at her college in Belfast. Rosie Melvin won the Arcade Award following the completion of her studies at Ulster University, Belfast. She was chosen for the award after taking part in the Belfast School of Art Graduate Showcase which […]

Scoil Íosagáin crowned Donegal Concern Debate final champions


THE Concern Debate final took place on Monday last in the Donegal Education Support Centre, Letterkenny with Scoil Cholmcille, Kilmacrennan and Scoil Íosagáin, Buncrana taking part. It was a highly competitive and thought-provoking debate, with both teams demonstrating an outstanding standard of preparation, teamwork, and public speaking. The final was professionally adjudicated by Patsy Toland, […]

Teenage boy who died at Donegal Rally is named


THE teenager who died in a tragic collision at the Donegal International Rally on Saturday has been named as 15-year-old Tadhg Callaghan Carter. Gardaí say they are continuing to investigate the fatal incident. A garda spokesperson said: “Shortly before 5pm, Emergency Services and Gardaí were alerted following an incident involving a participating vehicle at Trentagh, […]

‘We cannot allow people in Inishowen to be disadvantaged’


100% Redress Cllr Joy Beard has warned that vulnerable people and families in Inishowen are being failed by a growing legal aid crisis. This comes after concerns were raised with her by Lifeline Inishowen, an organisation that provides vital support to individuals and families experiencing domestic abuse, family breakdown, child access disputes and other crises. […]

Young people with disabilities ‘Power Up’ coding skills


YOUNG people with disabilities have completed the first phase of an innovative new coding and game-making course in Inishowen. The course is being run by the award-winning social enterprise Spraoi agus Spórt in Carndonagh. The Power Up! programme is designed to provide a pathway into the digital creative industries. Delivered under Slí WorkAbility programme and […]

BIM and Donegal County Council launch blue bioeconomy report


BORD Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency, in partnership with Donegal County Council, launched a new report assessing the potential of Ireland’s blue bioeconomy. The Blue Bioeconomy Scoping Report assesses industry needs, supports, and international best practice, identifying a clear set of priority actions required to unlock growth in this emerging sector. A key […]