Tom Duffy’s circus is over the moon to welcome their newest infant member of the circus family! Born on April 25, at Letterkenny Hospital, this beautiful County Donegal baby has already stolen the spotlight. A huge congratulations to circus clown, Maycon, and the incredible bounce juggler, Carina, on their wonderful new arrival, Miss Leona. Advertisement […]
Donegal men at the heart of the Easter Rising
By Ava Maguire AS Ireland marked the anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising, the role played by Donegal connections was remembered. The Rising began on Easter Monday, April 24, 1916, when Patrick Pearse read the Proclamation of the Irish Republic outside the GPO in Dublin. Advertisement For five days, rebel forces held positions across the city before […]
Council announces two social housing developments in Oldtown and Kilmacrennan
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DONEGAL County Council has confirmed the appointment of contractors for two new Design & Build social housing developments in Donegal, delivering a total of 36 high-quality, sustainable homes in Oldtown, Letterkenny and Kilmacrennan. The Council has completed a contract for the Design & Build of 16 social housing units at Ascaill an tSeanbhaile, Oldtown, Letterkenny, with […]
A feast for the senses: Donegal Festival of Food serves up flavour, fun, and local pride
THE Donegal Festival of Food is more than just a celebration of flavour. It’s a county-wide showcase of creativity, community, and culinary excellence, bringing together the finest local producers, chefs, and foodies from across the region for an unforgettable taste of what Donegal does best. At the heart of the festival is a deep connection […]
Fresh Take: It’s an increasingly dangerous time to be a woman in Ireland
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Domestic abuse and violence against women are a constant presence in the news. It’s not just a feeling that it has become an increasingly dangerous time to be a woman in Ireland; the figures reflect it. Disclosures to Women’s Aid reached more than 40,000 in 2023, the highest level ever recorded by the organisation, while […]
New initiative brings Rann na Feirste community together
A NEW initiative in Áislann Rann na Feirste is turning waste into art while bringing the community together in creative and practical ways. CIORCAL is an ambitious circular economy and arts project, comprising of monthly fairs and workshops, breathing life into the rural Gaeltacht village. Behind the initiative is Maria Coleman, Bainisteoir at Áislann Rann na Feirste, […]
Ramelton hears importance of first responders at launch of new group
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THE importance of first responders in emergency situations was highlighted at the launch of the newly formed Ramelton Community First Responder Group. The group, which is made up of volunteers from the local area, has been established to provide assistance to those suffering medical emergencies before the arrival of an ambulance. Volunteers learn life-saving skills […]
Letter to the Editor: Support package a slap in the face to those who don’t benefit
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The Government’s support package of €505 million for farmers, hauliers, and the construction industry is a real slap in the face of ordinary hard pressed commuters, and citizens of this state, who don’t drive large expensive HGVs, agricultural tractors, or buses, and who don’t benefit from a reduction in green diesel prices. Those large scale […]
Gardaí to ramp up patrols this weekend
GARDAÍ will conduct high visibility patrols, checkpoints and speed checks across the Donegal division this May Bank Holiday weekend. In the past week, 12 drivers have been arrested across Donegal for driving while under the influence (nine alcoholthree drugs). “We urge drivers never to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to slow down […]
Plans lodged for electricity storage facility in Letterkenny
A SUBMISSION has been lodged with Donegal County Council amid plans for the construction of an electricity storage facility in Letterkenny on the grounds of health impacts and environmental damage. Applicant Peter Henry, on behalf of Renewable Energy Systems Limited (RES Ltd), submitted proposals in April of this year for the proposed development on the N13 in […]