IT has been a whirlwind few years for Falcarragh photographer James O’Donnell who is holding his very first exhibition in Milwaukee in the US this weekend. James is the owner of Iggy, the border collie who has been the subject of some of the most stunning images of Donegal, and rose to fame on social […]
Letterkenny SVP expecting ‘tsunami’ as schools reopen
THE President of the Letterkenny area St Vincent de Paul charity fears “a tsunami” of need coming as family resource centres are seeing more demand for support for parents as schools prepre to reopen. With inflation running at nine percent and exorbitant fuel and heating costs families and individuals are experiencing a cost of living […]
Taking great leap in memory of father
WHEN Brendan Cavanagh lost his mobility, he found a new lease of life with Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA). Brendan sadly passed away in 2017, but his family are now preparing to ‘take the plunge’ by each doing a bungee jump from Moville pier next month. They hope to raise much needed proceeds for IWA, which […]
Barring orders advised for domestic abuse victims
A domestic abuse service is urging women to seek barring orders against their abusers instead of fleeing their home because of the accommodation crisis. Donegal Women’s Domestic Violence Service (DDVS) says it has seen a year on year rise in the number of families it is supporting. The service currently has five families in its […]
Exciting few days ahead for Cillian
FALCARRAGH’S Cillian Gallagher has an exciting few days ahead of him as he heads to Kerry to take up the role of escort at this year’s Rose of Tralee festival. The 27-year-old is eager to find out which Rose he is paired with for the festivities which returns after a three-year hiatus due to the […]
Tonight’s Na Mooneys concert in Downings cancelled
Donegal County Council has announced that due to inclement weather conditions and prevailing winds tonight’s Na Mooneys concert at Downings GAA pitch has been cancelled. The local authority said the decision has been taken in the interest of health and safety. Na Mooneys were to be accompanied on stage by Caitlín Nic Gabhann, Nia Ní […]
Once in a lifetime shot during lucky moment in Donegal
PHOTOGRAPHER Gareth Wray could not believe his luck when he managed to capture a perfect shot of an Aer Lingus plane descending into Donegal Airport last week with Errigal Mountain in the backdrop. The Strabane man was not out plane spotting at the time and it was just by chance the aircraft flew into his […]
Tributes paid to late Ramelton publican
BREEGE Mackey grew the Bridge Bar in Ramelton into a haunt for some of the biggest musical stars Ireland has ever produced. Tributes were paid yesterday following the popular licensee’s death on Tuesday night. Born in Co Mayo, Breege moved to Donegal where she took up a post working as a telephonist in Letterkenny Post Office. Advertisement […]
Step into the past on a free guided tour of Donegal Town
STEP back in time this Saturday with a free guided tour of the history and heritage of Donegal Town. To celebrate National Heritage Week, Niamh Coughlan, founder of Donegal Town Walking Tours is offering a free guided tour of Donegal Town on Saturday at 12pm. Niamh always had an interest in tourism and history. Advertisement […]
Shooting begins for Daniel’s haunting new video
DANIEL O’Donnell will have to save Dungloe when it comes under attack this Halloween. At least that is the script of the Kincasslagh man’s new music video which is being shot in the town. The Donegal News can reveal that the Kincasslagh singer will have to swing into action to rescue Dungloe from some nefarious […]