MINISTER for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, has announced that 19 primary schools in Donegal have received a Research Ireland Curious Minds Award for 2026. Funded by Research Ireland, the Curious Minds Awards recognise schools that embrace hands-on, inquiry-based approaches to science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). The programme […]
Donegal ethnic minorities underline anti-racism message
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THE “don’t let hate win” message forcibly delivered amid scenes of racist carnage have been re-emphasised in Donegal this week. Communities in towns like Letterkenny have already urged calm following the racist outrage of a white man’s stabbing in Belfast by an African man. Subsequent anti-immigration demos and masked men’s burning of ethnic families’ homes […]
Poland’s Chargé d’Affaires officially launches Earagail Arts Festival programme
THE Chargé d’Affaires of the Republic of Poland to Ireland officially launched the 2026 Earagail Arts Festival Programme in Ballybofey on Friday. Artur Michalski was the special guest at a public reception in the Villa Rose Hotel & Spa for the official launch of the 39th festival programme. Musical entertainment at Friday’s event was by […]
Donegal man awarded €10,000 Emerging Talent Fund
DONEGAL Film Office at Donegal County Council is delighted to announce that Michael McLaughlin from Ballyliffin is the recipient of the 2026 Emerging Talent Fund. He will receive a €10,000 grant awarded jointly by Donegal County Council and the National Creative Ireland Programme. Established in 2003, Donegal Film Office acts as the main resource for […]
Milford charity shop closing to facilitate new Meals on Wheels kitchen
THE Rags to Riches Charity Shop in Milford will close in the coming weeks to facilitate a new kitchen for Meals on Wheels. The announcement was made by Milford & District Resource Centre (MDRC), with the shop set to close its doors for the last time on Wednesday, June 24. While the closure of the […]
A star baker: Enya Gallagher wins national baking competition
A LOCAL retail employee from Lifford has been crowned Gala Retail Star Baker 2026 after impressing judges from across Ireland with her creative baking entry. Enya Gallagher, who works at Daly’s Gala Store in Lifford, claimed the national title with her unique ‘Cake in a Cup’ recipe, earning her the top prize of €1,000. The […]
Creeslough families take campaign for answers to Leinster House
FAMILIES devastated by the Creeslough tragedy are to travel to Leinster House this week as part of their ongoing campaign for truth and answers almost four years after the fatal explosion. Relatives of those killed and injured on the October 7, 2022, will address TDs and Senators on Wednesday. They will raise concerns about how […]
‘Keep the Race in its Place’ safety appeal for Donegal Rally Weekend
A JOINT safety appeal has been issued ahead of the Donegal International Rally this weekend. As anticipation builds ahead of one of Ireland’s largest motorsport events, representatives from Donegal County Council, An Garda Siochana, Donegal Motor Club and local agencies have come joined forces to relaunch the important road safety message “Keep the Race in its […]
Large drugs and cash seizure in Dunfanaghy
A LARGE quantity of drugs and cash were seized in Dunfanaghy. Approximately €40,000 of suspected cannabis, cocaine and various types of tablets were seized at a domestic residence. Gardaí attached to the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit also found €170,000 in cash and a number of electronic devices of evidential value. Advertisement An adult male aged in his […]
St Aengus NS and ATU win at Re-turn Awards
A DONEGAL primary school and third-level institution were among the winners recognised at the first ever Re-turn Awards, which took place recently at a special ceremony at Croke Park. The awards recognised schools and third level institutions that have gone above and beyond to “Re-turn it Right”, using recycling projects to support sustainability, fundraising and positive change within their communities. St Aengus National School in […]