ARD BAITHIN is proud to have won the Tidy Estates Award for the fifth year in a row, and with some of their volunteers well into their 80s, the residents don’t seem to have any interest in slowing down just yet. Just off the River Foyle, deep in rural Donegal, the St Johnston estate is […]
Major fibre broadband rollout complete in Ballintra
OVER 900 Donegal homes and businesses near Ballintra can now connect to a new high-speed fibre broadband. The new National Broadband Ireland (NBI) network is also available in townlands between Ballintra and Donegal Town. NBI’s connection of the Ballintra area means that 918 homes and businesses can now access high-speed fibre broadband. Advertisement Almost 32,000 […]
Huge crowds attend Coláiste Bhríde centenary in Rann na Feirste
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By Brendan Ó Dufaigh “COLÁISTE Bhríde has contributed significantly to the economic, cultural and linguistic wellbeing of Rannafast for the past 100 years and the interaction and co-operation between college and the locals has ensured the success of the enterprise,” stated former Minister for the Gaeltacht, Éamonn Ó Cuiv, who was guest speaker at the Coláiste […]
Weather warning update: Orange Wind Warning issued as Storm Boelo hits Donegal
Met Éireann has issued a severe weather warning for wind in Donegal as the county prepares to feel the full force of Storm Boelo. The Orange Wind Warning will be valid in Donegal from 2pm on Saturday through to 9am on Sunday. Storm Boelo will bring gale force westerly winds with severe and damaging gusts. […]
Funeral takes place of Diana Walford, Dunfanaghy
DIANA Walford, who served for several years as chair of Dunfanaghy Tidy Towns Committee, died peacefully in Donegal Hospice last week after a short illness. Diana (87), who lived at Woodhill, Dunfanaghy, was a member of Holy Trinity Church of Ireland in Dunfanaghy. Her funeral took place at Lily Hill Crematorium in Letterkenny yesterday (Wednesday). […]
Radisson Blu Hotel Letterkenny celebrates triple success at Irish Hotel Awards
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IT was a night of celebration and pride for the team at Radisson Blu Hotel Letterkenny as the hotel scooped three prestigious accolades at the Irish Hotel Awards on Monday evening, recognising excellence in hospitality, business tourism and individual achievement. The popular Letterkenny hotel was crowned Best Four-Star Hotel in Ulster, reaffirming its position as […]
In Pics: Cheques presented to charities by Donegal Half Marathon committee
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Represenatives from a host of local charities were presented with cheques by the Donegal Half Marathon committee at a special celebration event held in Kernan’s Bistro in Letterkenny on Thursday evening. The 2026 Donegal Half Marathon, which took place at the end of August, was another brilliant success and the chairman of the Half Marathon […]
Gaoth Dobhair choir to launch latest series of Cúrfa
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A GAOTH Dobhair choir will star in the first episode of TG4 show, Cúrfa, launching this weekend. Cór Thaobh a’ Leithid, a three to four piece group of sean-ós and traditional Irish singers, will feature in the first episode on Sunday at 8pm. Founded by Doiminic Mac GoillaBhríde, the choir has been going for over […]
Motorists warned about driving in Storm Austen deluge
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ROAD safety advisors have urged drivers to beware of the dangers of heavy rain ahead of Storm Austen. Intense rain is forecast from this evening with warnings for flooding disruption and difficult travelling conditions. Donegal is under a Status Yellow rain and wind warning along with the rest of Ireland from 7pm until 10am tomorrow. […]
WEEE Ireland electronics recycling event to kick off this weekend
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HOUSEHOLDS across the county are encouraged to avail of a new opportunity to get rid of any old electronics taking up space. A series of free collection days taking place this October and November offer a chance to recycle unwanted batteries, and all electrical and electronic waste. The WEEE Ireland initiative forms part of Donegal County […]