The Wild Atlantic Way makes National Geographic Traveller’s ‘Cool List 2024’


Prestigious travel magazine National Geographic Traveller (UK) has unveiled its ‘Cool List 2024’ – the 30 most exciting destinations to visit in 2024 – and the Wild Atlantic Way features on the list. To view the ‘Cool List 2024’, click here. Welcoming the news, Alice Mansergh, Tourism Ireland’s Chief Executive Designate, said she is delighted […]


New Principal appointed to Finn Valley College


Donegal ETB has announced the appointment of Mr Séan McFadden as the new Principal of Finn Valley College in Stranorlar, effective from 1 January 2024. Séan replaces Mr Alan Thompson who is taking up the position of Principal of the Abbey Vocational School in Donegal Town, also in January 2024. Originally from Gaoth Dobhair, Séan […]


Donegal artist creates copper keep-sake for The Coronas


By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL Copper Artist was left star stuck at the weekend when he presented a specially commissioned piece of art to Dublin based band, The Coronas. In Donegal to perform at the ever-popular Fomhair Festival in Gaoth Dobhair, The Coronas were left speechless when they were surprised with a beautiful hand-made copper […]


Lone man spotted in area before burglary


GARDAÍ are appealing for information on a lone male following a burglary in the Ballymacool area of Letterkenny. In the early hours of Wednesday, October 25 at approximately 5am, a man was dropped off at The Gardens, Ballymacool. He entered a property by smashing the glass in the rear patio door. The male remained in the […]


Cassidy’s quarry in Buncrana being tested


TESTING at Cassidy’s Quarry in Buncrana started on Tuesday morning as part of the legal action by Coleman Legal on behalf of home owners with defective building materials. The inspection comes on foot of a High Court order in the Defective Blocks Ireland class action being taken by up to 2,000 affected home owners. Heavy […]


Ten arrests over the Bank Holiday weekend


TEN motorists were arrested in Donegal over the Bank Holiday weekend for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Gardaí in Donegal Division operating speed checks and high visibility checkpoints over the Bank Holiday weekend made five arrests for drink driving related offences. Five motorists were also arrested for the offence of drug driving. Fixed […]


‘Mahon’s Way’ heads to Donegal in the next episode of the UTV series


JOE Mahon is continuing his travels around our local countryside with his new UTV series of ‘Mahon’s Way’ and his next episode takes him to Donegal. Due to air tonight Joe finds himself on the banks of the River Finn in Cloghan in the parish of Glenfin. Here the river is wild and untamed, full […]


Crunch meeting over radiologist scandal


SAOLTA CEO Tony Canavan will be quizzed at a meeting with Regional Health Forum members tomorrow following the termination of a radiologist’s contract at Letterkenny University Hospital after just ten days. Mr Canavan called the meeting with members of the health forum and Oireachtas members after serious concerns were raised about patient safety. The male […]


Sword dating from Siege of Derry for auction


by Kate Heaney A sword pistol linked to the 1689 Siege of Derry and owned by the Hart Family who lived near Muff, is among an historic trove of guns set to go under the hammer in Belfast. Duelling pistols, carbines and revolvers are among the collection which has been valued at more than £1 […]