A fascinating exhibition which documents life on Tory Island is moving to Gaoth Dobhair this week. ‘Looking Back, Tory Island’ by Eric Luke has been displayed the island’s Community Centre since July. However from November 2nd its new home will be An Gailearaí in Gaoth Dobhair. The exhibition will open on November 2nd at 8pm […]
‘Moving West’ TG4 series confirms visit to Donegal
By Rebecca Crockett THE Western Development Commission (WDC) has confirmed the return of popular TV series, ‘Moving West’. The fourth episode of Season 3 will focus on Donegal and is set to air on Tuesday, November 5th, at 7:30 pm on TG4. Advertisement Produced by Dundara Television & Media in collaboration with the WDC and Donegal […]
Man killed in Kerrykeel crash named locally
A man killed in a single-vehicle crash in Kerrykeel last night as been named locally as bakery owner James Mailley. Mr Mailley died after a road accident on the Shore Road at Kerrykeel around 3:30pm yesterday. Its being reported that he suffered a medical emergency while driving. Emergency services attended the scene, but Mr Mailley […]
Disruption to water mains expected in Raphoe.
Disruption is expected in the Raphoe area today with water mains repairs being carried out. Works are scheduled to take place until 3pm on 30 October. However, Uisce Eireann has advised to allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for customer’s supply to fully return. Mains repair works may cause supply disruptions to Craigs […]
Gardaí appeal for witnesses to collision in Kerrykeel
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision last night at Kerrykeel, Co.Donegal. The single vehicle collision took place on Tuesday, 29th October 2024 at approximately 3.30pm on the Shore Road at Kerrykeel. The driver of the car was a man in his 60s and was sadly fatally injured. He has not […]
Man in his 60s dies in fatal collision in Kerrykeel
A man, aged in his 60s, has died following a road traffic collision in Kerrykeel this afternoon. The single vehicle collision, involving a car, occurred at approximately 3.30pm on the Shore Road at Kerrykeel. The driver of the car, a man aged in his 60s, was fatally injured. Gardaí say the local coroner has been […]
Student with a desire to help others launches community care handbook
by Dionne Meehan A BUDDING entrepreneur with a deep desire to help others has launched a community care handbook in a bid to raise funds for Donegal Down Syndrome. Arranmore’s Seán Boyle Sailor, a Fifth Year student from Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada, began this ambitious project last year while he was in Transition Year. Advertisement The idea […]
Rising number of people being treated for eating disorders
by Michael Lockhart THE number of people in Donegal being treated for an eating disorder has risen. In Donegal, 17 young people in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services were treated for eating disorders in 2020. Advertisement That number more than doubled to 47 in 2021. As of June of last year, 41 people were […]
Six from Donegal shortlisted for An Post Book Awards
By Rebecca Crockett SIX Donegal writers and Booksellers have been shortlisted at the An Post Irish Book Awards 2024. Molly Nic Céile, Proinsias Mac a’Bhaird, Alan Murrin, Cathal Ó Searcaigh and Michelle Nic Pháidín are nominated in writing categories such as Irish language, fiction, non-fiction and industry. Advertisement Now in its 19th year, the An […]
AIB to refurbish eight branches
EIGHT AIB branches in Donegal are due to be refurbished by the end of 2025 as part of a €40 million strategic investment programme. In Donegal, the Letterkenny, Buncrana, Carndonagh and Killybegs branches will receive a full refurbishment, while Ballybofey, Ballyshannon, Donegal Town and Dungloe branches will have interior and exterior improvements made. AIB has […]