By Dionne Meehan OPINIONS were divided this week following the erection of a new traffic light gantry near Letterkenny’s iconic Polestar sculpture. As work nears completion, the Donegal News took to Facebook to ask the locals what their thoughts were on the new system. Advertisement Not holding back on their opinions, some locals feel the […]
‘Those first minutes are forever with me’
A DONEGAL priest who provided round-the-clock pastoral care to the families of those killed in the Creeslough tragedy has said those who died will never be forgotten. Fr John Joe Duffy was speaking at Knock National Novena on Monday, where he was given the honour of leading the Knock National Novena. He was the first guest […]
Rory’s wish to climb ‘the big mountain’ to come true at the weekend
By Róise Collins A Gaoth Dobhair family are preparing to climb Errigal Mountain this weekend to make their son Rory’s very special dream come true. Six year old Rory McDevitt has Cerebral Palsy, a physical disability, as well as a number of other medical issues, so this weekend’s climb will be no small feat. Advertisement […]
A little bit of history in newly installed ramp at St Eunan’s Cathedral
By Diarmaid Doherty THE design team behind a new wheelchair accessible ramp at St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny have dipped into a little bit of the cathedral’s history for the new project. The stone used on the new ramp came from McMonagle Stone in Mountcharles. The Cathedral itself – which opened back in 1901 – […]
Families and businesses living in misery because of crater
FAMILIES and business owners in Raphoe are living in misery after flash flooding left a huge crater on their road which they say is obstructing their lives. Residents of the Tops are being forced to take alternative routes in and out of their homes while farmers are enduring a 10km round trip to get silage because of the crater, […]
Popular restaurant in Dungloe set to close
By Róise Collins THE Boyles have bid an emotional farewell to the Butterrock Restaurant as they prepare to close their doors after two decades of service in Dungloe. The thriving restaurant at the heart of the town has been a firm favourite among locals and visitors for over twenty years. Advertisement Husband and wife, John […]
Donegal entrants impress at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023
by Dionne Meehan WITH thousands travelling far and wide to compete in Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023, Donegal competitors seemed to leave a lasting impression on this year’s judges. For the second consecutive year, the All-Ireland competitions were held in the historic, cultural and very musical town of Mullingar. Advertisement The town was home to […]
US scholarships for Donegal students
THREE Donegal Law students who attend Queen’s University Belfast are heading to the USA next week having won a year-long US Scholarship Programme. Alwyn Jimmy, a former St Eunan’s College student from Letterkenny is off to Saint Vincent College in Pennsylvania. Harry Boyce from Moville, a former Moville Community College student is off to Bellarmine University […]
Leading music agent to launch his new book in Ramelton Town Hall
BY DIONNE MEEHAN ONE of Ireland’s most influential music figures, Paul Charles, is set to launch his new book ‘Adventures in Wonderland’ tomorrow, at 3pm in Ramelton’s Town Hall. Working with the likes of Van Morison, Ray Davies of The Kinks and The Waterboys, Paul’s love for music began at an early age when he […]
Stunning new wall calendar launched
A stunning wall calendar by Éamonn Coyle, a native of Brinaleck, Gaoth Dobhair and who is based in Dublin is now available. The calendar ‘Féilire 2024’ is entirely in the Irish language and it features some of Ireland’s most wild and rugged landscapes and seascapes. Éamonn produces a calendar each year and he travels the length […]