LETTERKENNY man John Logue has been appointed the new CEO of Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland (SERI). John brings a wealth of experience to the role, having held senior leadership positions in several well-known Irish non-profit organisations. He served as CEO of Suas, an award-winning NGO, as CEO of USI, one of Ireland’s largest representative bodies […]
Oakfest tickets on sale now
DONEGAL’S much anticipated family friendly festival, Oakfest, is back again for 2023 with a stellar line up of acts set to take to the stage. On September 9 and 10, Oakfield Park will transform into a music festival with two very different line ups, across two stages with something for everyone to enjoy. On, Saturday September 9, the […]
Roscommon eviction jury resumes deliberations today
THE jury has begun deliberations the trial of four men accused of taking part in a vigilante group attack on men guarding a repossessed farmhouse five years ago. At around 5am on December 16, 2018, a group of approximately 30 armed men smashed their way into a house at a recently repossessed rural property at […]
Re- Act Productions has been awarded the 2023 Donegal Film Bursary
Donegal Film Office at Donegal County Council is delighted to announce Re- Act Productions is the recipient of the 2023 Donegal Film Bursary funded by Creative Ireland. Aideen Doherty, Donegal Film Office, said they are committed to developing the sector within the county so it is great news that a Donegal Duo are the recipients. […]
Donegal to miss out on sunshine
IT looks like Donegal will miss out on the majority of the sunshine this weekend. Temperatures are expected to reach 24 degrees in parts of the country this week with a good weekend of sunshine expected in the south of country. But unfortunately, Met Éireann doesn’t think Donegal will be basking in sunshine this weekend […]
COVID-19 Spring Boosters available at walk-in clinics
COVID-19 Spring Boosters are still available to everyone aged 70 or older and those aged 12 years or older with a weak immune system across Donegal. Those who have not received their COVID-19 Spring booster vaccine can now do so at walk-in clinics. If you are eligible, you can also get a COVID-19 Spring booster […]
Donegal singer to feature in Ryan Tubridy’s final Late Late Show
RTE have confirmed a star studded line up for Ryan Tubridy’s final Late Late Show including a Donegal singer. The broadcaster is stepping down from the role after 14 years, with Patrick Kielty taking the hot seat from September. For this very special show, President Michael D. Higgins has invited Ryan to join him in Áras an […]
Police appeal for witnesses to Derry bookies robbery
Detectives from Strand Road Criminal Investigation Division (CID) investigating a robbery in the Waterside this morning, Thursday 25, are appealing for witnesses. At approximately 9.30am a masked man entered a bookmakers on Church Brae and confronted a staff member with what is reported to have been a firearm. The suspect left just minutes later, taking […]
Contractor appointed to deliver the Bay Road Bridge and Greenway project
Plans to deliver the Bay Road Bridge project moved a step closer today with the appointment of a contractor to deliver the £2m project. F.P. McCann Ltd. have been tasked with delivering the major scheme which will see a 63m, single span foot and cycle bridge delivered across the Penny Burn, near Fort George, as […]
Private Sean Rooney to be honoured today
PRIVATE Sean Rooney is to be honoured today at the 75th anniversary of the United Nations at their headquarters in New York. Pte Rooney (23), from Newtowncunningham, died on December 14, 2022 while carrying out UN peacekeeping duties in al-Aqbieh in southern Lebanon. He was killed after being shot when the armoured vehicle he was […]