CONFIRMATION that three Donegal clubs will be part of the new FAI National League has been described by Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, as a significant boost for the game locally. On Friday, the FAI announced that Letterkenny Rovers, Bonagee United and Cockhill Celtic were among the 15 clubs that will form the new […]
Harps welcome decision to grant planning permission for new stadium
FINN Harps FC has welcomed Donegal County Council’s decision to grant planning permission for the completion of the new football stadium at Railway Road, Stranorlar. The permission provides for the completion of a modern, enclosed-bowl stadium with a capacity of approximately 5,580 spectators, incorporating four stands, floodlighting, pitch works, player and community facilities, and associated […]
Little Angels school pays tribute to pupil Conor Temple
THE Little Angels school in Letterkenny has paid tribute to pupil Conor Temple, whose death, the school said, has stopped everyone in their tracks. Conor (13), of Cavan Lower, Killygordon, passed away yesterday evening after he was involved in a tragic accident. Gardaí and a number of other emergency services attended the scene of the […]
GALLERY: Donegal GAA players pay Christmas visit to LUH Children’s Ward
PATIENTS in the Children’s Ward at Letterkenny University Hospital got a lovely surprise today when they were paid a special Christmas visit by a group of Donegal GAA footballers. Donegal players Ryan McHugh, Shaun Patton, Ciaran Moore and Michael Langan popped in to to hello to the children, much to the delight of everyone involved. […]
Three Donegal clubs named in FAI National League
Three Donegal clubs have been named in the new 15-team FAI National League, which commences next year. Bonagee United, Letterkenny Rovers and Cockhill Celtic have all been accepted into the new league, which will kick-off in autumn 2026. The new competition also includes four Dublin clubs in the form of Home Farm, St Francis, TU […]
Young boy who died in drowning tragedy is named
A KILLYGORDON teenager who lost his life in a drowning tragedy in Stranorlar will be laid to rest on Sunday. Conor Temple (13), of Cavan Lower, Killygordon, passed away yesterday after he was involved in a tragic accident. Gardaí and a number of other emergency services attended the scene of the tragedy shortly before 5.40pm […]
Teresa’s new book was a surprise from her children
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A CARRIGART woman has proven it’s never too late to follow a creative dream, with the publication of her first book at the age of 78-years-old. Teresa McGinley, who has long held a love for storytelling, told the Donegal News that creative writing has been a hobby of hers since her retirement. Over the years […]
Falcarragh woman (86) had cardiac event before collision
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AN elderly Falcarragh woman suffered a cardiac episode before crashing into a wall on her way home from meeting a friend, an inquest into her death heard. Keyna Barrett (86) late of Moyra Glebe, Falcarragh, Donegal and formerly of Salthill, Galway died following a single vehicle road traffic collision at Ballina on the N56 on April 23, […]
Helen Meehan ‘honoured’ at prestigious new appointment
ONE of Donegal’s most renowned historians has been elected as Vice-President of the Federation for Ulster Local Studies. Helen Meehan travelled to Parliament Buildings in Stormont for the prestigious occasion where she spoke of her pride at the appointment. The popular Frosses woman has, for long, been one of the north west’s most prolific writers […]
A Winter Wonderland at Scoil Mhuire gan Smál
IT seems a long time ago now but back in the deepest days of Covid – a time of isolation when on the run into Christmas, the festive season was all so different. With schools closed, there was no chance for the children to get together. There was no carol singing. No Christmas plays. But when […]