PEOPLE needing home care in Donegal are waiting longer than half the population of Ireland, according to a new study. It is claimed that around 50 per cent of people wait half a year for home help –but 35 per cent wait longer than six months in Donegal. However, in Dublin, people wait as few […]
Local politicians condemn attack on Michael Healy-Rae
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LOCAL politicians have spoken out against violence on public representatives after last week’s attack on Michael Healy-Rae. The Kerry TD was driving on Cork Street in Dublin last Wednesday when he was assaulted through his car window. The 59-year-old was taken to hospital and received seven stitches to his head after he was allegedly punched […]
Hate-filled racist graffiti is ‘widespread’
A NAZI swastika and shocking racist, misogynist, and sectarian graffiti have all been recorded as incidents of hate-filled vandalism across Donegal, it is claimed. The warning was issued following the discovery of shocking anti-Islamic graffiti at a beach facility last week. Offensive slogans were spray-painted at Warden Beach in Fanad – but it is not […]
Love Donegal to reach over 100 million people worldwide
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LOVE of Donegal has seen thousands of people celebrate the county’s culture, food and talent that makes it unique. The people, communities, and spirit that make Donegal such a special place to live, work, visit and call home is being recognised as part of a positive initiative. Love Donegal 2026 was launched by Donegal County […]
Online protection for kids tackles lies
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MORE than a half of national school children are using Artificial Intelligence and being exposed to misinformation and disinformation, it is warned. The kids aged eight to 12 are then bringing potential online propaganda into the classroom, according to the latest research. It comes from an initiative called the Blue Star Programme that is funded […]
Landscaper scoops prize in England for his Letterkenny garden
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A DONEGAL man has proudly won first prize for a garden display that he designed from memories of holidays in Letterkenny. Edward Doherty, has lived in Manchester for 20 years, but is originally from the town. He recently won Platinum, Best Beautiful Border, and Gardeners’ World Subscribers Awards at the BBC’s Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair. Advertisement […]
New exhibition celebrates Donegal’s love of the sea
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An exciting new art exhibition is to celebrate Donegal’s link to the sea and the county’s love of water sports like surfing. Saltwater 2 is an Irish Surf Art Exhibition that opens at Kevin Lowery Gallery and Studio in Bundoran this coming Friday, September 25. It is part of the Saltwater Festival that is now […]
Fusion musician Shauna Scanlon following in the footsteps of Clannad
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SHAUNA Scanlon is to perform back where it all started for famous musicians like Enya and Moya Brennan. Singer-songwriter Shauna, from Ballybofey, blends a captivating mix of funk, soul and pop influences in her hugely popular music. Since releasing her debut single in February 2024, she has released five hit singles and an EP. Advertisement […]
Country music star David James lines up for a series of top dates across Donegal
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POPULAR country music star David James has confirmed new tour dates, with a series of major shows planned across Donegal. David and his band will take to the stage throughout September and October. The Donegal singer, who hails from Killea, has been enjoying huge success with his music and is now touring extensively across Ireland […]
Singer-songwriter launches new chapter with hit video on Donegal beach
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A SINGER who filmed a hugely successful pop video in Donegal is lining up her new next hit song. Singer-songwriter Chloe Wilders shot the video on a windswept Lisfannon Beach. The beautiful beach on the bay of Lough Swilly, near the village of Fahan, has attracted lots of attention online. Advertisement After a decade-long hiatus […]