by Louise Flanagan Remember the TV show The Jetsons, back in the day? It’s crazy to think that some of the futuristic gimmicks they dreamed up in that cartoon are now part of the fabric of our daily lives. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer the stuff of sci-fi. It’s here, and our children are […]
Ramelton man to stand trial for alleged drugs offences
A RAMELTON man is to stand trial for alleged drugs offences. Oscar Ponsonby (20), with an address of Tiroddy, Ramelton, but residing at 3 Solomon’s Court, Letterkenny, was served the Book of Evidence at Letterkenny District Court on Monday. Ponsonby is charged with possession of cannabis on March 24, 2024 at Tiroddy, Ramelton. He is also […]
‘Faith is very much alive within us, we just have to trust it’
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Ian McGlade on why we should all slow down in our lives
‘The very fabric of Templecrone Parish’ – death occurs of Fr Seamus Meehan
THE death has taken place at Dungloe Community Hospital of Falcarragh native and former parish priest of Templecrone Parish, Fr Seamus Meehan. Fr Meehan’s passing has been met with sadness among his family members, friends and parishioners. Among those to pay tribute is Deputy Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher who said Fr Meehan had always been […]
Fascinating Parallel Lands exhibition to open at Fort Dunree
PARALLEL Lands brings together new works by Newfoundland artists Michael Flaherty, Susan Furneaux, and Kym Greeley, curated by Philippa Jones as part of the international partnership between Artlink (Donegal) with CRUX (Newfoundland, Canada). Their works reflect a deep dialogue with the land and sea, revealing how Ireland and Newfoundland, divided by the Atlantic, are bound […]
Donegal defeat Monaghan to land Dr McKenna Cup
Donegal 2-17 Monaghan 0-11 Donegal secured the Dr McKenna Cup on Saturday night following a convincing win over Monaghan at Healy Park in Omagh. Advertisement A goal in either half from Shea Malone helped Jim McGuinness’s outfit seal the title for the first time since 2018. Monaghan got the evening’s scoring underway, with Stephen Mooney […]
FRESH TAKE: Why Cllr Joy Beard’s words on women in politics matter
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By Sabrina Sweeney Donegal is full of women who keep things moving, at home, in business, and in community groups, sports clubs, care networks and fundraising committees. Some of that work is highly visible; plenty of it happens quietly in the background. Advertisement But together it’s the effort that gets things done, keeps communities functioning […]
Wild Atlantic Women bring a powerful St Brigid’s celebration to Ballybofey
The event will feature a €1,000 charity draw
Anger after numerous dog waste bags left on top of bin at Glencar Park
Numerous bags of dog waste have been left on top of a bin this afternoon in a Letterkenny park. The image, shared to us by a reader, shows the bags on top of the bin in Glencar Park, indicating that the bin is full. However, over the last number of years Donegal County Council has distributed […]
Free ‘Crolly Monday’ sparks landmark response at Croithlí Distillery
WHAT began as an uplifting ‘Blue Monday’ alternative has become one of the Croithlí Distillery’s most popular winter initiatives, with more than 150 people registering for free ‘Crolly Monday’ tour and tasting experiences. The overwhelming response to the distillery’s gesture has attracted bookings from across Donegal, throughout Ireland, and even further afield in the UK […]