Jimmy Brogan to contest local elections as independent candidate


Jimmy Brogan, administrative assistant for Deputy Thomas Pringle, has announced that he will contest the local elections in the Donegal Municipal District as an independent candidate. “As a Donegal man who has worked with Deputy Thomas Pringle for the past 12 years, I have seen first-hand the issues that affect the people of South Donegal […]


Family Referendum in Donegal: No 39,181 – Yes 9,669


Donegal has recorded the highest ‘No’ vote in the country during the Family Referendum. Despite a total electorate of 123,452, only 40% of eligible voters cast their ballots, with just 49,363 turning out in Donegal. A staggering 80.21% of voters in the county opted for ‘No’ in the Family Referendum, while only 19.71% were in […]


Aspiring weaver trained in Donegal hopes to set up his own business


A DONEGAL-based weaving student with a keen interest in Irish culture is hoping to set up his own designer tweed business this summer. Once looking at weaving as a hobby, Dean Stapleton is now working towards making it his full time career. Beginning his weaving journey on a small table top loom, it wasn’t long until […]


New ambulance and first responders for Arranmore Island


MONDAY was a big day on Arranmore Island with the arrival of a new ambulance and the presentation of First Responder Certificates to ten local people who underwent the training course. The special presentation was held at CFFAM, Ionad an Chrois Bhealaigh, the island’s Community Centre. The group of volunteers, led by John McCafferty, recently […]


Family, friends and musicians pay tribute to Hugh McLean


By Paddy Walsh There could have been no more appropriate opening song to the night that honoured the late Hugh McLean. Family, friends and fellow musicians – in many ways they amounted to the same thing – heard Evelyn Gallagher poignantly perform Johnny Cash’s ‘I Still Miss Someone.’ Advertisement And the many people, who are […]


Letterkenny Credit Union honours retiring directors


LETTERKENNY Credit Union paid tribute to three outgoing directors on Saturday night acknowledging their “unwavering dedication, professionalism, and commitment” over a combined 70 years of service. Many tributes were paid to retiring Directors Maureen O’Donnell, Mary Forde and Jim Toner who all served voluntarily as directors and left a rich legacy. The three outgoing Directors […]


Gaoth Dobhair pupils on way to World Robotics Championship


THE Pobal Scoil Ghaoth Dobhair Robotics Team has achieved a remarkable goal by winning the VEX Robotics All-Ireland Championship which was held in MTU, Cork recently. Their win means they will now represent Ireland at the prestigious VEX Robotics World Championship which will takes place in Dallas, Texas from April 25 to 27 and are […]


RNLI celebration at Westminster Abbey


A special service to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the RNLI which was founded in 1824 was held in Westminster Abbey, London on Monday. The service was conducted by the Very Reverend David Hoyle KVCO, MBE Dead of Westminster and the congregation was made up of representatives from volunteer lifeboat officers, crew, fundraisers and volunteers […]