A FRESH chapter has begun for the Donegal Education Support Centre in Letterkenny with the recent launch of its new logo – a modern symbol designed to reflect growth, innovation, and a renewed commitment to supporting education across the county. The unveiling ceremony was led by Paul Hannigan, Head of College, ATU Donegal, who described […]
Day of celebration at Letterkenny Educate Together NS
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Children, staff and the school community celebrated another special day at Letterkenny Educate Together National School on Tuesday with the opening of a brand new outdoor classroom and green area, along with the raising of the school’s 4th Active Flag. School SNA Aidan McAteer was given the honour of raising the flag and his proud […]
Local stars take centre stage in epic theatre production
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DONEGAL audiences are being encouraged to come out and support local performers Niamh Sheridan, Gary Quigley and Carol Glenn when Stage Beyond Theatre Company brings its acclaimed new production of The Caucasian Chalk Circle to An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny, tomorrow evening (Friday) at 7pm. Supported by National Lottery funding through the Arts Council of Northern […]
Local Ireland Media Awards are launched
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THE search is on for the best local journalism in Ireland with the launch of the 11th Local Ireland Media Awards. Entries are being invited for 19 competitive categories, which also include awards for photography, design, digital innovation and sales. The awards will be the ninth to be sponsored by the National Lottery, which has […]
A new chapter for weddings at Villa Rose Hotel & Spa
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A BEAUTIFUL new chapter in Donegal weddings began on Saturday, May 23, as Villa Rose Hotel & Spa celebrated its first outdoor civil wedding ceremony in the stunning surroundings of its Cottage Garden. Nestled in the tranquil Donegal countryside outside Ballybofey, the picturesque garden setting provided the perfect backdrop as Aisling McHugh and Darren Campbell […]
Cost-of-Living crisis laid bare at packed Letterkenny meeting
By Jonathan Magee SOARING energy bills, unaffordable childcare, a broken housing market, and the ongoing defective blocks scandal, the full weight of Donegal’s cost-of-living crisis was laid out at a packed public meeting at the Radisson Hotel, Letterkenny, this week. The Sinn Féin event, hosted by TDs Pearse Doherty and Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and councillor […]
A wonderful effort: Almost €80,000 raised in Donegal on Daffodil Day
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On Daffodil Day 2026 communities across Donegal gave it their all to bring hope, to provide support, to drive progress and to stand together against cancer. The annual fundraiser took place on Friday, March 20 and throughout towns and villages in Donegal much needed funds were raised for the Irish Cancer Society. Our photograph shows […]
Donegal’s return to MacCumhaill Park set to electrify the Twin Towns
By Jonathan Magee DONEGAL’S senior footballers are set to make a long-awaited return to MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey on Saturday week, June 13, and the Twin Towns are ready to welcome them home in style. The county’s clash with Cork will be the first inter-county game at the famous 18,000-capacity ground following its extensive €500,000 […]
More than 5,000 Donegal students begin state exams
THOUSANDS of students across Donegal began their State examinations this morning, with English marking the start of both the Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle written exams. A total of 5,241 students in Donegal are sitting State examinations this year. Of these, 2,682 are taking the Junior Cycle examinations, 2,306 are sitting the Leaving Certificate and […]