By Tara McCormack If you’ve ever dreamt of escaping to a secluded island retreat, surrounded by stunning landscapes and the soothing sounds of the Atlantic Ocean, your opportunity has just arrived. This exceptional chance to own a piece of paradise on Inishbofin Island, County Donegal is an opportunity that doesn’t come around often. Advertisement This […]
A big well done to Amanda McBride Thompson who is pictured proudly sitting in her new Ford Focus ST Line which she won in the Lifford Credit Union July Members Car Draw. Amanda received the fantastic news that she had won the brand new car on a day when her own car was being recovered […]
Mali, the Bernese Mountain Dog that was missing for two weeks is safe and sound after being stranded on a cliff in Donegal. The resilient dog, who belongs to a German family, became a local hero after a miraculous rescue by a fishing boat near Arranmore Island. Mali visited Scoil an Aingil Choimheádaí, Keadue in […]
Here are some of the wonderful photos shared by our readers, capturing the excitement of new students starting their first day of school in Donegal! See all readers first day photos in Mondays edition of the Donegal News on shelves now!
On Friday, August 30th, the atmosphere at Scoil Cholmcille in Letterkenny was a poignant mix of celebration and sadness as staff, students, and former colleagues gathered to say goodbye to Secretary Mary McElwaine. After 45 years of unwavering dedication, Mary retired, leaving behind a remarkable legacy that has touched countless lives. Mary’s retirement was marked […]
By Tara McCormack Pennyburn in Derry fell silent today as family, friends, and members of the community gathered to bid farewell to a beloved young man, Eoghan Dawson, whose life was tragically cut short. The 20-year-old passed away following a devastating car crash in Inishowen just over a week ago. Advertisement On what would have […]
By Evelyn Cullen THE high excise duty is a major challenge facing pubs, with one local publican forecasting a turbulent time ahead for the industry unless measures are put in place for its survival in the coming budget. Councillor Martin Harley was speaking in the wake of a new report by the Drinks Industry Group of […]
A DEVASTATING week on Donegal’s roads has prompted authorities to issue an urgent road safety warning, as four lives were lost in separate incidents across the county. The tragic series of events began last Saturday night when two cousins were involved in a single-vehicle crash at Cross, Quigley’s Point. Sixteen-year-old Kian Dawson died at the […]
THE funeral arrangements have been confirmed for Patricia McBrearty from St. Johnston who died in a road traffic collision in the village on Friday. Ms McBrearty, who was in her 80s, was struck by a lorry on Church Street shortly after lunchtime. She was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later. Her death […]
Donegal County Council is urging drivers to remain vigilant after a number of oil spills were reported on roads throughout the county this morning. The council has dispatched crews to clear the affected areas, but motorists should proceed with extra care, especially on the R236 at Ballyleckey Crossroads, the N13 between Kilross and Stranorlar, […]