Gardaí renew appeal for witnesses after fatal Carndonagh collision


GARDAÍ are continuing to appeal for witnesses following last Wednesday’s fatal road collision in Carndonagh. Beloved mother and daughter, Natalie McLaughlin and her six-year-old daughter Ella tragically lost their lives as a result of the two-vehicle collision which occurred on the R240 at Carrowmore, Glentogher, Carndonagh. A garda spokesperson said: “Shortly before 6.30pm, gardaí and […]

Earagail Arts Festival kicks off this weekend


DONEGAL’S premier summer event, Earagail Arts Festival (July 12 to July 26) kicks off this weekend with a host of fantastic events. On Saturday night 12th July the festival will host its opening concert, Macalla 9Ireland & Iraq in the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny at 8pm. Blending Middle Eastern and traditional Irish music, Macalla is a […]

Growing demand for English language courses in Donegal


By Chris Ashmore MORE than 1,500 people in Donegal are registered on special courses to assist them in learning the English language. The figures were revealed at this week’s meeting of the Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB). Advertisement English classes for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) are administered through Donegal ETB and are held in […]

Positive discussions with Minister on North West rail connectivity


MEMBERS of the North West Regional Development Group (NWRDG) recently met with the Minister of State in the Irish Department of Transport to progress discussions in relation to improving rail connectivity to the North West. The group is a partnership between Derry City and Strabane District Council and Donegal County Council, dedicated to positive cross-border cooperation […]

Weather: Cloudy day with patchy light rain and drizzle 


TODAY will be mostly cloudy to begin with patchy light rain and drizzle. Some isolated bright spells will develop by afternoon or evening. Conditions will be humid with highest temperatures of 17 to 25 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, there will be some patchy drizzle with some clear breaks developing. Mild temperatures not falling below 12 to […]

Beloved mother and daughter laid to rest in Carndonagh 


By Dionne Meehan HUNDREDS of mourners came together in a deeply emotional gathering at Sacred Heart Church in Carndonagh today to pay their final respects to a beloved mum and daughter. Natalie and Ella McLaughlin, from Pound Street in Carndonagh, tragically lost their lives in a devastating two-vehicle collision in the town last Wednesday, leaving the […]

Blaney family honoured for 100 years of political representation on Donegal County Council


THE Blaney family’s record of 100 years of uninterrupted representation on Donegal Co. Council was ‘an extraordinary achievement of truly historic proportions’, those in attendance heard at a civic reception to mark the occasion which was held at the local authority’s headquarters in Lifford on Friday. The comment came from Cllr. Donal Coyle, who had originally […]

Details announced for annual Letterkenny Busking Festival


THE annual Letterkenny Busking Festival will return to Letterkenny Main Street later this summer with its amazing variety of acts. Now in its 10th year, the event will take place on Saturday, August 23. Since its beginning in 2015, this vibrant festival has attracted talented buskers and performers from various genres, creating an incredible entertainment […]

Local national school participates in ‘It’s My Business’ programme


JUNIOR Achievement Ireland (JAI) has announced the continuation of its partnership with AIB, which will see the ‘It’s My Business’ entrepreneurial education programme extended for another three years. Now entering its fourth year, the initiative has already reached more than 7,500 4th class pupils across the country, supported by 500 volunteers from the business community. […]