THE Donegal Hospice is inviting the public to take part in a special community walk this week to mark Palliative Care Week. The event takes place on Thursday, 11 September, beginning at 6pm from the Hospice car park at Knocknamona, Letterkenny. Participants will stroll together to Bernard McGlinchey Town Park before returning to the Hospice […]
Donegal’s Wild Fuschia Bread will be available in Aldi from tomorrow
THE brainchild of Sian McCann, Wild Fuschia started out as a small business making homemade breads and baked goods. It has now transformed into an award winning company which focuses on Irish bread mixes. The company has been chosen to represent Donegal in Aldi’s new campaign ‘Grow with Aldi’. Located in the picturesque village of […]
Crana College 5k returns after tragedy
By Eoghan O’Boyle A HUGE part of the Buncrana community revolves around the town’s two secondary schools, Crana College and Scoil Mhuire. As part of their efforts to reach out to the Buncrana community, Crana College runs a yearly 5k that’s open to all participants. The school’s running, jogging and walking event is always a […]
Smartphone filmmaking training to be made available to young people throughout Donegal
PÓCA Productions and Donegal County Council’s PEACEPLUS Partnership recently celebrated the official launch of New Horizon’s countywide programme – Building Respect for all Cultural Identities through Participatory Filmmaking. This New Horizon’s Programme is one of 32 PEACEPLUS programmes managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and is part of Donegal’s PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan. […]
Nominations open for Irish Red Cross National Volunteer Awards 2025
NOMINATIONS are now open for the Irish Red Cross National Volunteer Awards 2025. This is your chance to shine a light on some of the extraordinary volunteers of the Irish Red Cross in Donegal – to recognise the people who provide reassurance, comfort and practical support, who are by your side in times of crisis […]
Donegal farmers urged to protect water as spraying season nears end
UISCE Éireann and the National Pesticides and Drinking Water Action Group (NPDWAG) are urging pesticide users in Donegal to help protect local drinking water sources as the spraying season draws to a close. Since 2017, the number of pesticide exceedances detected in public drinking water supplies has dropped by more than 50 per cent. This […]
Weather: Mostly cloudy day with outbreaks of rain and drizzle
TODAY will be mostly cloudy at first, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. It will brighten up through the morning and afternoon, with sunny spells and showers following. Some of the showers will be heavy, with isolated thunderstorms and hail possible. Advertisement Highs of 14 to 17 degrees with winds increasing moderate to fresh and […]
Lifford road closed following traffic collision
Lifford Road is currently closed following a road traffic collision. Gardaí are at the scene, and diversions are in place. No further details at this time.
Event to take place in Letterkenny to mark World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) takes place tomororw, Wednesday, September 10. The theme this year is ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide’. This theme calls on people, communities, organisations and government to foster open, honest conversations about suicide. By initiating these vital conversations, we can break down barriers, raise awareness, and create better cultures of understanding […]
Tata Consultancy Services announces its partnership with Lifestart Services
Tata Consultancy Services, Letterkenny is proud to announce its partnership with Lifestart Services, a Donegal-based organisation dedicated to supporting families across the region. As part of this collaboration, TCS colleagues have come together to gather essential back-to-school supplies for local children. The initiative focused on providing school bags, lunchboxes, water bottles, and stationery, ensuring that […]