What if there was no War of Independence in Ireland? No Civil War; no partition? What if Home Rule had passed and Ireland was still part of the United Kingdom? These are the intriguing questions being asked in an exciting and ambitious production of “The Alternative”, written by Michael Patrick and Oisin Kearney, being staged […]
Clannad’s Moya Brennan named Donegal Person of the Year
Moya Brennan has been named the Donegal Person of the Year for 2023. The announcement took place in Rose’s Bar, Creeslough earlier this evening. The Gaoth Dobhair singer and songwriter said she was thrilled to be chosen for the award which will be presented to her at the annual Donegal Person of the Year Gala […]
McCullagh family fundraiser raises huge amount for charity
THE McCullagh family have raised a whopping €46,350 for three worthy beneficiaries following their recent fundraising dance in Ostan Loch Altan. This week, three cheques of €15,450 were presented to Beaumont Hospital Foundation, National Rehab Hospital Dun Laoghaire and to the Stroke and Rehab Unit at St. Conal’s Hospital in Letterkenny. With a raffle taking place […]
Neighbour charged with murder of Gaoth Dobhair woman in Scotland
A NEIGHBOUR has been charged with the murder of a 61-year-old Gaoth Dobhair grandmother in Scotland. Clare Kilduff (37) made no plea during the private hearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday, the Daily Record has reported. Kilduff was remanded in custody with the case submitted for further examination by prosecutors. Advertisement Ms Coll, a mother-of-three, was found with […]
Referendums: What exactly will we be voting on?
by Kate Heaney ON Friday, March 8 voters in Donegal and around the country will cast their ballot on two proposed changes to the Irish Constitution, changing an almost 100 year-old definition of what family can be and women’s roles. Coincidence or not, March 8 is also International Women’s Day! Advertisement Voters are being asked […]
Local Fianna Fáil want Blaney as EU candidate
by Kate Heaney DESPITE losing the Fianna Fáil nomination to become the party’s chosen candidate for the EU elections later this year by just 70 votes, Senator Niall Blaney is determined to see his name being the second party member added to the ballot for the Midlands North West EU constituency. The Fanad native believes […]
Donegal businesses win big at wedding awards
IT WAS a very successful night for Donegal businesses who took home awards across the board at this year’s Irish Wedding Awards. The event, now in its sixth year, was hosted by Creative Oceanic powered by Oceanic Events at the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport. Letterkenny based business Weddings By Stevie Toye Logopix took home the […]
Ballybofey student one step closer to dream job
By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL student has been selected to participate in the Aer Lingus Future Pilot Programme in Spain. Cormac O’Donnell from Ballybofey is one of 30 successful candidates selected out of over 6,000 applicants. Advertisement Having a determination to fly from a young age, Cormac is now one step closer to his dream […]
Lifford filling station plans appealed
by Louise Doyle PROPOSED plans for a filling station in Lifford given the go-ahead by Donegal County Council have been appealed to An Bord Pleanála. Applicant Daly Brothers (Retail) Limited lodged planning permission in November 2023. Advertisement The proposed development comprised amendments to a number of conditions attached to a retention application submitted by the applicant […]
Speculation grows over next Bishop of Raphoe and diocese amalgamations
BY JEROME HUGHES SPECULATION is mounting regarding who will succeed Dr. Alan McGuckian as Bishop of Raphoe amid claims the Vatican might delay the decision in order to announce diocese amalgamations, a move that could signal the biggest shake-up of Irish Church structures in a generation. When Dr. McGuckian, pictured right, takes up his new […]