Louise Flanagan’s parenting column features every Thursday in the Donegal News. It’s human nature for us to be a bit nosy sometimes, and to speculate about others. For instance, when a couple that has been together for five years goes on a mini-break to Paris, their nearest and dearest might wonder if they’ll come back […]
‘It’s a privilege to share this award with so many great people’
THE newly selected Donegal Person of the Year for 2025, Packie Keeney, has dedicated his award to his good friend and previous award winner Stephen McCahill who died last month. Ardara native Packie was announced as the 2025 Donegal Person of the Year at a special event in the Lake of Shadows Hotel in Buncrana […]
THIRD DEGREE: ‘Things feel very dark in the States right now’
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By Paul Bradley Malcolm McDowell Woods on his latest novel, ‘What the Tide Leaves Behind’ which is partly based on the lives of James O’Donnell and his dog Iggy, and why kindness is so important in these turbulent times. Hi Malcolm, thanks for doing this interview. Could you tell us a little bit about yourself […]
Two Donegal women among graduates of Boxing Ireland Leadership Programme
TWO women from Donegal were among 29 graduates who completed a Professional Diploma in Leadership and Management as part of a collaboration between Boxing Ireland and Longford College. Sadie Duffy of Illies Golden Glove Boxing Club and Susan Pearson of St John Bosco Boxing Club were among those who graduated today. They joined participants from […]
Free Community Crime Prevention Workshop to take place in Letterkenny
AS cybercrime, scams and everyday criminal activity continue to rise across the country, Donegal Centre for Independent Living (DCIL) is taking proactive steps to support the local community by hosting a free Crime Prevention Workshop, open to all. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, February 18, from 12 noon to 1.30pm at DCIL, Ballymacool, Letterkenny, and […]
The poor condition of Letterkenny’s roads to dominate meeting
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THE poor condition of Letterkenny’s roads and the number of potholes in the town is set to come under scrutiny. A number of motions are expected to be tabled by councillors at Tuesday’s Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District meeting. Cllr Donal Coyle is to implore the council to hold an emergency workshop to expedite the carrying out of […]
‘Never feel ashamed about experiencing mental health difficulties’
MUCH-loved mental health advocate Majella O’Donnell has encouraged the public to never feel ashamed about experiencing mental health difficulties. This comes after she appeared on The Late Late Show last night, where she spoke about her recent struggles with her own mental health. Best known for being married to Donegal singer, Daniel O’Donnell, Majella has always […]
Uisce Éireann turning the tide on bursts in Malin Head
A MAJOR water network upgrade is on the way for Malin Head, with Uisce Éireann investment set to strengthen the local supply. More than 2.2 kilometres of ageing water mains in Keenagh and Umgall will be replaced with new, high‑quality pipes to support households and businesses across this northern Donegal community. This investment will help reduce […]
Time for Donegal Travellers to tell their stories – Senator Flynn
LET the voices and stories of Travellers be heard – that was the appeal by Senator Eileen Flynn at the launch of the new ‘Travellers Tales’ podcasts in the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny on Saturday. Senator Flynn, who lives in Ardara, said that for Travellers it’s often a case of being knocked down seven […]
Tickets selling fast for Neven Maguire charity event in Letterkenny
AN extraordinary wave of support from local businesses and companies across Donegal and further afield continues to build behind the Downstrands Family Resource Support Fund, through their backing of the upcoming Neven Maguire Fundraising Cookery Demonstration at the Clanree Hotel on March 9. The event is organised by Barrie Quinn of Portnoo Market Garden and […]