THE lifesaving actions of courageous Donegal people will be acknowledged as part of an awards ceremony to honour them. Water Safety Ireland announced that over three dozen lives were saved from drowning nationwide. Its national awards ceremony will be held in the Mansion House, Dublin tomorrow. Advertisement Water Safety Ireland chief Joanne Walsh said: “Some […]
Wind warning issued for Donegal
A yellow weather alert for wind has been issued for Donegal with warnings of strong winds across the county throughout Wednesday. The Moderate Weather Warning for wind has been issued by Met Éireann and is valid from 6am until 6pm on Wednesday. Met Éireann said southwesterly winds will be very strong at times, especially along […]
Shay Given marries long-term girlfriend
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DONEGAL soccer legend Shay Given is celebrating after he and his fiancée Rebecca Gibson got married. The happy couple, who have two children, shared photos on their social media channels today (Monday). Images posted online show Shay, form Lifford, and Becky, from Manchester, in Westminster Abbey in London. Advertisement Shay’s spokesperson has been asked for […]
Urgent meeting to secure south Donegal water projects
AN URGENT meeting will take place today to secure water infrastructure projects in south-west Donegal. Councillors in the Donegal Municipal District (MD) will meet with representatives of Uisce Éireann/ Irish Water on the issue. Independent councillor Jimmy Brogan said: “The waste-water treatment project in Mountcharles is nearing completion, but we must ensure that other much […]
Garda officer allegedly allowed bomb-linked cars into the North
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A SENIOR officer in An Garda Síochána allegedly permitted stolen cars to cross the border, the ongoing Omagh Bombing Inquiry has heard. It was alleged that vehicles were allowed into the North to gather intelligence on dissident republican activity. The allegation was outlined by Martin Bridger, a former investigator with the Police Ombudsman for Northern […]
National carpentry award for talented Donegal apprentice
A DONEGAL apprentice has won a National Carpentry title at WorldSkills Ireland. Atlantic Technological University (ATU) enjoyed another successful year at WorldSkills Ireland 2026, with five students and apprentices crowned national champions and 26 competitors representing the university across a range of skills categories. Among the standout performers was Seoirse Ellison from Dunkineely who secured […]
Pensioner reveals heartache of ‘death trap’ home
AN ELDERLY woman has accused the State of failing pensioners who are “daunted and overwhelmed” by the defective concrete block scandal. Thousands of homes across Donegal are crumbling and households can apply to have them rebuilt under the Government’s redress scheme. But there are hundreds of elderly men and women, many widowed and living alone, […]
Donegal family giving back after baby daughter saved
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A DONEGAL family is giving back to the medical teams, air crew and blood donor who helped save their newborn daughter. Nell McGeady was born in July this year and was diagnosed with a rare blood condition before birth. Her mum Lauren, from Falcarragh, was told about Nell’s diagnosis with haemolytic disease of the newborn […]
Donegal will host the opening night of Bill Laurance’s tour
FIVE-TIME Grammy-winning pianist, Bill Laurance will open his new Irish tour in Letterkenny. The founding member of Snarky Puppy will perform at the Regional Cultural Centre on Sunday, October 18, at 8pm. The concert offers Donegal audiences the opportunity to experience Laurance’s distinctive musical voice live. Advertisement His work draws on jazz, classical music, electronica […]
New workshop to support and guide creatives coming to Donegal
CREATIVE Ireland Donegal invites you to take part in an interactive workshop this month. This workshop is aimed at artists, creatives and cultural practitioners who are interested in taking on project management roles in the future, as well as those who are already managing creative projects and feel that they would benefit from it. It […]