Currach owners and enthusiasts from across northwest Donegal came together for a four week currach restoration course in Ionad Mhachaire Rabhartaigh. The initiative has revived a cherished maritime tradition and helped to preserve 12 currachs – a vital piece of Gaeltacht heritage for future generations. The course was organised by Tory Island RNLI fundraising committee member Niamh Ní Dhubhgáin […]
Trailer wheel breaks loose on N13
A Meath lorry driver whose trailer shed a wheel on the N13 in Newtowncunningham had his case struck out at Letterkenny District Court on Monday past. Albert Cassely (68) of Mount Hanover, Duleek, Co. Meath, was driving his lorry and trailer near Moyle, Newtowncunningham at 8.30am on March 20, 2024, when the rogue wheel came […]
Donegal invited to worldwide Marian Procession
By Jonathan Magee The whole of Donegal is invited by Bishop Donal McKeown to take part in a worldwide Marian procession next month. The worldwide Eucharistic procession will start at St Mary’s chapel, Creggan, Derry, and move through the streets, concluding at Celtic Park GAA Stadium with the Benediction and an afternoon of praise and […]
National prizes for Lunniagh School at Irish Language Drama Festival
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The 2026 Féile Náisiúnta Scoildrámaíochta – All-Ireland Irish Language School Drama Festival – was recently hosted at the Mullingar Arts Centre. The event featured over 44 performances from primary and secondary schools across 20 categories. Congratulations and well done to Scoil Adhamhnáin, Lunniagh, Gaoth Dobhair that scooped two prizes at this year’s festival. The 3rd […]
Milford apprentice escapes driving ban
A YOUNG Milford apprentice plumber who needs his car for work, avoided a driving ban after being caught without insurance. Finn Trearty (19) of Glentidaly, Milford, was stopped by Garda McDermott at Drumbrick, Termon on December 28 last year. He represented himself in Letterkenny District Court on Monday last. Advertisement Judge Emile Daly told Trearty […]
Gardai domestic abuse stats show three-year surge
DOMESTIC abuse reports to gardai are continuing to rise with latest figures showing a clear surge year on year since 2024. Women’s support groups in Donegal recently warned in the Donegal News that incidents of domestic violence across the county have got worse. Gardai today (Friday) revealed there were over 17,900 incidents of domestic abuse […]
Landmark project to transform Letterkenny Courthouse into community and tourism hub
A €7 MILLION project to transform the former Letterkenny Courthouse into a flagship community and tourism destination has been officially launched by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD. The courthouse has been vacant since 2018. Once restored, it will serve as an immersive visitor attraction with a relocated Tourism Information Point, […]
Pupils visit Raphoe dairy farm
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PRIMARY school pupils from across Donegal visited the dairy farm of local farmer Elaine Vance near Raphoe as part of an educational initiative led by the National Dairy Council (NDC) through the EU School Milk Scheme. The visit brought together pupils from five local primary schools – Cashelshanaghan NS, Letterkenny; Convoy Joint NS, Convoy; Scoil Eoghain, Moville; […]
Killybegs hero Coleman brings curtain down on Everton career
DONEGAL footballer Seamus Coleman has announced he will leave Everton at the end of the season after more than 17 years at the club, bringing to a close one of the most remarkable careers in Premier League history. The Killybegs native, signed from Sligo Rovers in January 2009 for a bargain £60,000 by manager David […]
Hospital staff members honoured on International Nurses Day
LETTERKENNY University Hospital (LUH) marked International Nurses Day with a vibrant programme of celebrations last Tuesday, culminating in the presentation of prestigious DAISY Awards to three outstanding members of its nursing and midwifery staff. Louise Gallagher, Clinical Midwife Specialist in the Foetal Assessment and Early Pregnancy Assessment Units, was recognised for her profound support of […]