PAT ‘the Cope’ Gallagher has welcomed today’s announcement by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, and Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, confirming funding under the Historic Structures Fund 2026. He said he was particularly pleased to see support directed to Donegal, including the allocation of […]
Fuel crisis could hamper last stretch of Muckish Railway Walk – Cllr
A GLENTIES councillor has said the ongoing fuel crisis could hamper surfacing works over the remaining stretch of the Muckish Railway Walk. The Planning, Communities and Culture Directorate of the Council has now published the tender for Phase 3 of the existing Muckish Railway Walk. Donegal County Council intends to carry Phase 3 of the existing ‘Muckish Railway Walk’, […]
Plans to remove convicted killers of parental rights progresses
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THE brother of a woman murdered by her husband almost seven years ago has said he is ‘hopeful’ that a law in his sister’s memory will be published this year. David French contacted this newspaper following our recent report that people in Donegal are among more than 11,000 people to have signed a petition calling for ‘Jade’s […]
Steady progress in rebuilding of Derrybeg church on first anniversary of fire
MONDAY marked the one year anniversary of the devastating fire at St Mary’s Church in Derrybeg. In the early hours of Easter Monday last year the cherished landmark at the heart of the close-knit community in Gaoth Dobhair was destroyed. When daylight finally broke on April 21, 2025, the slow smouldering remains were revealed- no […]
Convoy couple remembered more than 100 years after Titanic perished
WHEN Margaret McNamee of Convoy speaks about Neal and Eileen McNamee, she does so with the quiet authority of a woman who has carried this story her whole married life. Margaret, wife of the late Tommy McNamee and her family are the guardians of one of Donegal’s most remarkable connections to the Titanic disaster. Tommy’s uncle, Neal McNamee, […]
FRESH TAKE: This week’s fuel protests might only be the beginning
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What played out on the roads around Dublin this week was about more than traffic disruption or a flash of anger. It showed the strain building among people whose work depends heavily on fuel and who are trying to keep going through a period of huge uncertainty. Farmers, hauliers and transport operators were at the […]
Mayor’s Reception call for young boxer Roisin Hegarty
COUNCILLOR Tomás Seán Devine is to call for a Mayor’s Reception to be held to honour Roisin Hegarty’s achievements in boxing. The 100% Redress party councillor will ask Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District for support on his motion when the MD meets on Tuesday. “At only 14 years of age, Roisin has won so much and it would be greatly […]
Age & Opportunity announces physical activity funding for Donegal
AGE & Opportunity has awarded €13,810 in grants to 47 groups in Donegal to support sport and physical activity among older people. The funding forms part of the organisation’s Active National Grant Scheme, which is backed by Sport Ireland and is distributing €300,000 to more than 1,000 clubs, groups and organisations across Ireland in 2026. […]
National fuel protest enters its third day
AS a nationwide fuel protest enters its third day today, organisers are warning that action will continue until the government listens to the people of Ireland. Farmers, transport companies, fishermen, hauliers, and families are united against a burden of crippling fuel prices, rising costs and endless taxes. ‘The People Of Ireland Against Fuel Prices’ have been organising […]
Remembrance Mass on 40th anniversary of O’Donnell family tragedy
FAMILY members and friends are preparing to gather in St Eunan’s Cathedral for a Remembrance Mass to mark the 40th anniversary of the Letterkenny fire tragedy. Joe and Angela O’Donnell lost four children in the blaze which engulfed their home at 65 Ard O’Donnell on Saturday morning, April 26, 1986 while Noreen O’Donnell (25), daughter of […]