THE 2025 Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards took place on Friday evening at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana, honouring four exceptional members of the Global Irish community whose achievements reflect the enduring spirit and values of the Irish diaspora. The day began with a special in-person panel discussion hosted by Ulster University, featuring Professor […]
Donegal Centre for Independent Living launches new campaign
A DONEGAL organisation is leading the way in inclusive employment in Ireland with their awareness campaign. The Donegal Centre for Independent Living (DCIL), in partnership with Donegal County Council, has launched the ‘Put Us To Work’ campaign, a bold public awareness and advocacy initiative calling on employers across Donegal to commit to inclusive hiring and […]
Retailers honoured at XL awards event in Spain
FIVE retailers from Donegal were among a group of retailers from around the country who have been honoured for their outstanding commitment to their local communities at the annual XL Retailer Awards celebration, held in Calpe, Spain. Hosted by BWG Foods, owners and operators of the XL Retail brand in Ireland, the XL Retail Awards […]
Mixed views in Letterkenny on who’ll win the race to the Áras
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by Eoghan O’Boyle THE race for the Áras is reaching its final stages, with voting centres opening on Friday and cards being sent to every house in the country. Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys and the Independent Catherine Connolly, are well and truly on the last straight. With polls predicting a Connolly victory, it is very […]
Celebrations in Lifford to mark Red Hugh O’Donnell’s birthday
A DAY of celebration will take place in Lifford this weekend to mark the birthday of local Chieftain Red Hugh O’Donnell. On Saturday, October 25, Lifford will come alive with a full day of history, music, and heritage, featuring a packed schedule of events celebrating the town’s local hero. Joining the celebrations are Cllr Paul […]
€22,000 raised by Long March for Gaza
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by Liz Kearney IRISH Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) Inishowen Branch has expressed their thanks for all the generosity shown to their campaign by the public. “A huge thank you to everyone who contributed in any way to the Long March for Gaza,” a spokesperson for the group said. Advertisement “Thanks to the marchers, the support […]
Pat the Cope defends vote on Defective Blocks motion
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by Evelyn Cullen DONEGAL TD Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher has defended his decision to vote with the government in defeating a motion which called on the reform of the controversial Defective Concrete Blocks Redress Scheme. And he has insisted that he is determined to work with affected families to get a better deal. Advertisement The […]
Weather: Mix of sunny spells and showers today
THERE will be sunny spells and showers today after some early mist and fog patches. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees with mostly light north to northwest winds. Tonight, showers will merge to longer spells of rain. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 7 to 11 degrees. There will be a few mist and fog patches […]
Nominations invited for Donegal Person of the Year 2025
THE organisers of the annual Donegal Person of the Year awards celebrations are inviting nominations for this year’s award. The annual award is organised by the Donegal Association in Dublin and is presented at a special gala celebration in Dublin. John McCarter from Buncrana was the Donegal Person of the Year for 2024. Advertisement The […]
Deep sadness at death of Peter O’Donnell, Raphoe
THERE is much sadness across the sporting community in Donegal today with the news of the passing of the county’s own ‘Mr Boxing’, Peter O’Donnell. The Raphoe man dedicated much of his life to the sport he loved. He passed away peacefully earlier today. Advertisement President of the County Donegal Boxing Board since 2012, Peter […]