Ní Ghlacáin to MC next month’s Tip O’Neill Awards


THE organisers of the Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards have announced that broadcaster, musician and academic Doireann Ní Ghlacáin will act as Master of Ceremonies at this year’s awards which are taking place in Buncrana next month. Celebrating its legacy as one of Ireland’s most distinguished Diaspora events, the Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards honour individuals […]

Líonra Leitir Ceanainn set to host Irish language classes for Donegal children


HAVE you a child in 5th or 6th class or 1st 2nd year at secondary school who would be interested in improving their conversational skills in Irish with classes organised by Líonra Leitir Ceanainn? Many of you will be familiar with Líonra Leitir Ceanainn and the numerous Irish Language events it organises here in Letterkenny, appealing […]

Minister confirms A5 appeal hearing date


By Alan Rodgers THE North’s Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that an appeal against the quashing of planning approval for the long-awaited A5 dual carriageway will be heard in December. The A5 is a major primary route in the North of Ireland. It links the city of Derry with Aughnacloy, county Tyrone via the […]

Shop LK gift cards to reach record sales


By Diarmaid Doherty SALES of Shop LK gift cards in Letterkenny are set to reach record figures for 2025 and with the Christmas shopping season fast approaching, businesses in the town can look forward to another bumper time. Last year, ShopLK card sales reached €7.2m, generating an estimated €28m in local spending with figures indicating […]

‘Housing crisis and funding cuts threaten Gaeltacht’s future’


By Róise Collins TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND people gathered in Dublin at the weekend to take part in a national protest demanding urgent political intervention for the Irish language and the Gaeltacht. On Saturday morning busloads travelled from Donegal’s Gaeltacht to the capital, with local community groups, teachers, students, musicians, Donegal County Councillors and TDs among them. […]

Weather: Crisp, dry and sunny start to the day 


THIS morning any early mist and fog will clear. A crisp, dry and sunny start to the day for most, though cloudier near northern coasts. Further cloud will build during the afternoon, but it’ll stay mostly dry. Advertisement Continuing colder than average with highest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees in light north-westerly winds. Tonight […]

Gardaí issue appeal following Raphoe collision


Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed a single car collision Carrickadawson, Raphoe this morning, to contact them. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene following reports of the collision at approximately 8.45am. A garda spokesperson confirmed that the road is currently open and that investigations are ongoing. Advertisement “Any road users who […]

Gardaí investigating single car collision in Raphoe


Gardaí are investigating a single-vehicle road traffic collision involving a car in Carrickadawson, Raphoe this morning. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene following reports of the collision at approximately 8.45am. A garda spokesperson confirmed that the road is currently open and that investigations are ongoing. “No further information is available at this time,” the […]

Road resurfacing to begin in Roosky tomorrow


Tomorrow road surfacing works will be taking place in the townland of Roosky. The works on the L-5644-1 road will take place on Monday, September 22 and Tuesday, September 23. Local diversions will be in operation and local access for residents.