A talented young GAA star who died tragically just days after falling ill has been remembered as a wonderful young man, full of life, laughter, confidence and mischief. Lewis Kelly, a hugely promising footballer with Malin GAA Club, was only 18 when he died last Monday at Beaumont Hospital. Lewis, from Culdaff, was due to […]
A journey through time on the Jane Austen trail
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By Paddy Walsh IT would have taken a lot of persuasion to force the classical English author, Jane Austen, to travel beyond the bounds of her beloved England. And consequently she never did in a lifetime spent putting pen to parchment and revelling in the surrounds of her native Steventon with time spent in Bath and […]
Donegal student wins merit at national essay competition
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A DONEGAL student has won a merit award at a national essay writing competition. Euan Stewart from Moville Community College was awarded at the Law Society Gráinne O’Neill Memorial Legal Essay Competition 2026. He was one of 34 finalists at a special ceremony held at the Law Society in Dublin on Wednesday, and he was […]
Big turnout for Darkness into Light in Gaoth Dobhair
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THE annual Darkness Into Light charity walk for Pieta took place across Donegal this morning, including in Gaoth Dobhair where there was a large turnout. Darkness Into Light 2026, proudly supported by Electric Ireland, is Pieta’s biggest fundraiser. The 5km walk will take place at 4.15 am in locations around the country and across Donegal. The funds […]
Glenties student scoops climate award with seaweed project
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A STUDENT from St Columba’s Comprehensive School in Glenties has been awarded the prestigious EirGrid Cleaner Climate Award. Klara Piechocka won after she showcased her project at the SciFest@College 2026 regional competition at Atlantic Technological University Donegal. She impressed judges with her project, ‘Harnessing Donegal’s Coastal Wealth’, which focused on sustainable seaweed harvesting for biodiesel production. Advertisement Students from schools across Donegal and neighbouring […]
Fresh Take: Three very different events; but all taking place thanks to strong community support
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Donegal will host three big events this weekend, each very different in its purpose and audience. Between Darkness Into Light, the Donegal County Fleadh in Ballyshannon and WAAR in the Rosses, it will be a busy few days across the county. What is significant is that each event will attract large numbers in its own […]
ATU students highlight DCB as inspiration for careers
By Sean Murphy HUNDREDS of young adults from across Donegal and beyond came to Letterkenny yesterday afternoon to plot their futures. They travelled to Atlantic Technological University (ATU) to glean expert advice from the education specialists. Advertisement The students, many of whom are sitting Leaving Cert exams in the coming weeks, spoke of their hopes […]
Donegal Sports Partnership Play and Connect event a big success
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Donegal Sports Partnership hosted its Play and Connect celebration event at Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny, bringing together pupils and teachers from six participating primary schools for a shared day of play, movement and connection. The schools involved were St Mary’s NS, Castlefin, Robertson NS, Stranorlar, Moyle NS, Newtowncunningham, Scoil Cholmcille, Newtowncunningham, St Eunan’s NS, […]
Donegal mum urging bereaved parents to attend grief cafes
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A MOTHER who lost her eight-year-old son in 2011 is urging other bereaved parents to attend grief cafes in Buncrana. The drop-in cafes are being organised by Anam Cara, the all-island organisation that supports bereaved parents. The events are being held at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel on May 14 and June 11 from 7.30pm to […]
Planning submitted for long-awaited TEN-T project
PLANNING documents have been submitted to An Coimisiún Pleanála for a major road infrastructure project in Donegal. The long-awaited Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) includes targeted improvements on three sections of the national road network, including the proposed bridge across the River Swilly. The project will address legacy issues surrounding connectivity and the lack of infrastructure […]