A FRONTLINE volunteer group delivering vital medical supplies across Donegal says it will not let rising fuel costs disrupt its lifesaving service. Shane Laverty, from Lisnennan in Letterkenny, has volunteered with Blood Bike North West for the past five years, transporting blood, plasma, biological samples, breast milk and medical documents to hospitals across the region. Operating […]
Majority of Donegal parents want to retain school’s ethos
OVER 70 per cent of parents wish to retain their children’s school’s ethos, according to a survey carried out by the Department of Education and Youth. The national Primary School Survey shows that at a county level, Donegal had the lowest appetite for change. Nationally, approximately 60 per cent of parents in denominational schools wish […]
TCS Easter appeal benefits We Care Foodbank Letterkenny
TCS and their staff at the Letterkenny Global Delivery Centre donated over 120 Easter eggs to We Care Foodbank ahead of the Easter holidays. The contribution was made possible through TCS’s Maitree Team and annual staff Easter appeal, showcasing the incredible community spirit within their Letterkenny team. We Care Foodbank, a vital not-for-profit charity in […]
Campaigner shaves head in solidarity with cancer patients
PROMINENT cancer care campaigner Mary Coyle shaved her head on Monday night as part of a fundraiser for the local charity Donegal Cancer Flights and Services. The act came at the end of a significant few weeks for the Dore based campaigner, who had been at the forefront of a major public effort to protect […]
Lifelong friends embark on road trip to Gaeltacht areas
LIFELONG friends Joe Ó Dónaill agus Ray Mac Mánais set off on an entertaining road trip across the various Gaeltacht regions in search of fun, a good yarn and a bit of craic. Their unique journey explores friendship, new experiences and the Gaeltacht humour that inspired them to take to the Oireachtas na Gaeilge stage […]
Donegal Artists celebrate Glebe Gallery’s Easter Exhibition
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By Eilisha Devlin A RECORD-breaking number of submissions have been received by the Glebe Gallery from Donegal artists for its annual Open Easter Competition. The local artists submitted their finest work, with almost 700 submissions made to the Churchill-based gallery. Advertisement The high volume of entries this year shows significant growth for the event, with local artists rising […]
Appeal for information after digger bucket stolen
GARDAÍ are appealing for information in connection with a theft incident that occurred in the area of Inver on Friday. A Scott Tile bucket for a digger was stolen from a forest in Tievedooly on April 3 between Midday and 8pm. “We appeal to anyone who may have observed any suspicious activity in that area […]
Communities urged to take part in the Big Donegal Clean Up 2026
DONEGAL County Council is calling on communities across the county to get involved in the Big Donegal Clean Up 2026, a countywide initiative that brings together community groups, schools, businesses and voluntary organisations to tackle litter and protect local environments. The campaign which forms part of Donegal County Council’s wider environmental awareness and climate action programme, […]
Consultations on childcare services to take place across Donegal
MINISTER for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley has announced a series of local consultations on early learning and care and school-age childcare in Donegal. The Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE), in partnership with Donegal County Childcare Committee, will host events at the Abbey Hotel in Donegal Town on Wednesday, April 22 from 6pm […]
Attempted burglary at Letterkenny home
GARDAÍ are investigating an attempted burglary in Letterkenny in the early hours of Thursday morning. The incident occurred in the area of Dromore on April 2, shortly after 4.10am. Two males in black clothing attempted to break into a house in that area but they left the area immediately upon being disturbed. Advertisement Nothing was […]