DONEGAL is awash with activities and events with Heritage Week taking centre stage across the county. In Dunfanaghy, there’s a chance to enjoy a wonderful exhibition of work today at The Workhouse. John Heena, the traditional weaver from Ardara, will conduct a workshop from 11am until 5pm. Advertisement John comes from a family of weavers […]
Donegal children waiting over a year to see a councillor
DONEGAL deputy Pearse Doherty (SF) has said it is “unacceptable” that children in Donegal are waiting over a year to see a councillor. The TD has said that Sinn Féin’s Mental Health Action Plan would transform the delivery of mental health services in Donegal. Deputy Doherty was speaking after he launched Sinn Féin’s Mental Health Action plan in […]
Efforts to increase corncrake populations in north-west paying off
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, has today welcomed new data showing that efforts to increase corncrake populations in the west and north-west of Ireland are beginning to paying off. A 2024 survey from the National Parks and Wildlife Service shows an increase in the national corncrake population by […]
NATIONAL: Baby mauled in XL Bully dog attack
A 12-month-old baby girl has undergone major surgery after she was mauled by an XL Bully dog in Co. Kerry at the weekend. The horror attack took place in the Lixnaw area of the county on Saturday evening, August 17. The attack comes just one month after Minister Heather Humphreys TD announced a ban on […]
Mix of rain and sunny spells for Donegal
Met Éireann is forecasting sunny spells and scattered showers for today, Tuesday, August 20. Heavy and isolated showers are expected later this afternoon with highest temperatures 14 to 17 degrees. Winds will be fresh and gusty, but strong at times on coasts. Advertisement Tonight will see largely dry and clear spells with lowest temperatures 8 […]
Killybegs Coast Guard involved in gruelling seven hour call-out
KILLYBEGS Coast Guard Unit was involved in a seven-hour call-out yesterday. The unit was tasked by Malin Head Coast Guard to Glenlough Bay at 1.06pm, yesterday afternoon. The unit returned to base at 20.30pm last night. The call-out was dubbed “very successful” by all members.
Donegal’s wet weather dampens hopes for a glimpse of the blue supermoon
DONEGAL has been drenched in rain and shrouded in clouds all day, but with the blue supermoon on the horizon tonight, we’re crossing our fingers for a lucky break in the weather, even if just for a glimpse. However, Met Éireann warns that the wet and blustery conditions are here to stay, with light rain […]
Wedding of the Week: Colleen and James say ‘I Do’ in a beautiful Glenties ceremony
By Tara McCormack IN the serene setting of St. Connell’s Church in Glenties, Colleen O’Donnell and James Callan began their life together as husband and wife on Friday, August 2. Colleen, originally from Glenties, and James, hailing from Letterkenny, celebrated their love story with a beautiful ceremony followed by a lively reception at Jackson’s Hotel […]
Kneecap review: Rap n’ roll in Gaeilge
By Evelyn Cullen ‘EVERY word of Irish spoken is a bullet fired for Irish freedom’ is the refrain of the movie, which is set in Belfast in 2019, a semi-autobiographical story based on Irish language rap group Kneecap, “Gach focal a labhraítear i nGaeilge, is é piléar scaoilte ar son saoirse na hÉireann”. Hearing this in Irish made […]
Road works causing ‘havoc’ in Muff
MOTORISTS are urged to expect delays while travelling through Muff this evening following the commencement of road works in the village. The road works, beginning at The Treehouse and ending at Centra, are expected to last all week. Speaking to the Donegal News this evening, Cllr Terry Crossan said despite traffic management being in place, […]