THE Balor Theatre in Ballybofey hosts five events this week – three as part of the Frances Browne Literary Festival as well as a concert by highly regarded trad group 3 on The Bund and a visit by Ulster comedian Mark McCarney. Wednesday, October 8 sees a performance by 3 On The Bund – a […]
Irish Entertainment Awards 2025: A night of glamour in Bundoran
BUNDORAN is set to sparkle this autumn as the Irish Entertainment Awards 2025 takes centre stage at the prestigious Great Northern Hotel on Wednesday, October 29. This highly anticipated event promises an unforgettable celebration of the very best in Irish music, television, radio and entertainment. The Irish Entertainment Awards 2025 will feature a stellar line-up of […]
Glenveagh staff shortages ‘threatening west Donegal’s tourism reputation’
A WEST Donegal councillor has called on the National Parks and Wildlife Service to take immediate steps to fully reopen tours of Glenveagh Castle seven days a week. Staffing shortages have forced the castle to close two days a week, on Mondays and Fridays. A spokesperson for the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, […]
Call for action on dredging issues in harbours
By Chris Ashmore AN INISHOWEN councillor has called for “immediate action” to be taken to ensure that dredging is undertaken to keep Donegal County Council controlled harbours free of silt in order to enable boats to berth at all tide levels. Currently the Council has an annual budget of €250,000 for dredging but there are various […]
Families to gather at site of Creeslough tragedy on third anniversary
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FAMILIES and friends of those who lost their lives in the tragedy in Creeslough will gather near the site tomorrow at 3.17pm, exactly three years on from the devastating explosion. Ten people lost their lives at the service station in the village on October 7, 2022. A Mass will also take place in St Michael’s […]
Some ESB customers entering a fourth day without electricity
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LARGE numbers of ESB customers in Donegal are today entering a fourth day without power after Storm Amy ravaged the county on Friday afternoon. It is likely that many homes, farms and businesses in the county will remain without power until the early part of this week. The extreme, damaging and destructive winds associated with […]
Defective concrete block homeowners need more help during storms – Cllr
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AS the clean-up operation from Storm Amy continues, the frightening situation experienced by defective concrete block homeowners during the storm has prompted calls for action and support for affected families. Gale-force winds once again caused major disruption across the county, and for those living in defective concrete homes, many were left terrified as winds tore through […]
Tributes paid to man who lost his life in storm
THERE has been widespread sadness following the passing of a Letterkenny man who tragically died in a weather-related incident on Friday afternoon. The man has been named locally as Tommy Connors. Mr Connors, who was in his 40s, lost his life in the incident which occurred at a domestic property at around 4.15pm. Advertisement Gardaí […]
Weather: Mostly cloudy day ahead with rain expected
TODAY will be mostly cloudy with a little rain or drizzle at times, mainly affecting Atlantic coastal parts. Temperatures will be mild for the time of year with highs of 15 to 18 degrees. Tonight will become increasingly cloudy, with rain and drizzle. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees.
Shay Given to be special guest as Breast Cancer Ball returns
FORMER Republic of Ireland goalkeeper and Lifford native Shay Given will be the special guest at the annual Breast Cancer Ball which will take place in December. Details of the annual fundraising event have been announced – the charity ball taking place at the Silver Tassie Hotel, Letterkenny on Friday, December 5. This much loved […]