Daniel O’Donnell and his wife Majella have stepped into 2023 stronger than ever as they renewed their wedding vows after celebrating 20 years of marriage. Family gathered in Daniel and Majella’s home in Kincasslagh for the ceremony last night. Well wishes flooded in for the couple after the singer took to Facebook to share photographs […]
Over 1,100 Ukrainian pupils in Donegal schools
LATEST figures from the Department of Education show that there are now 1,157 Ukrainian pupils enrolled in Donegal’s schools. Of those, 752 are in primary schools and 405 in post-primary settings. Nationally, schools have a total of 13,753 Ukrainian pupils on their books. Of that figure, 8,823 are in primary schools while 4,930 pupils have enrolled […]
Search for ‘Errigal models’ after capturing perfect photo
AFTER snapping the perfect photo of a couple enjoying a cup of tea on a snowy Mount Errigal, Kells native Noel Hughes launched a social media search to find out the names of his ‘models’. The mountain climbing photography hobbyist always shied away from climbing in the snow until he was inspired by Donegal woman Nikki […]
Animals in Need braced for their busiest period
WITH many people out there recieving a furry friend this Christmas, Animals in Need Donegal are preparing for their busiest time of the year. Animals in Need are a voluntary organisation that help abandoned animals, mainly cats and dogs throughout county Donegal. Speaking to the Donegal News, Animals in Need volunteer, Jitte McMullan said unfortunately after […]
Swimmers prepare for New Year’s Day events across county
SWIMMERS are preparing to brave the wild Atlantic waves for New Year’s Day events along the coast of Donegal in aid of local charities and causes. In Gaoth Dobhair, swimmers are set to meet at Bunaninver Pier at 11am on New Year’s Day in an event organised by local hotel Teac Jack, all proceeds will […]
Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair in full swing
THE official opening of the Irish music festival, Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair, took place in the Amharclann on Tuesday evening marking the welcome return of the event after a two year absence. It was launched by talented musician Louise Mulcahy who will be teaching and performing as part of this year’s festival. Louise said she has been […]
Busy Christmas weekend at the maternity ward
IT was a busy Christmas weekend at the maternity ward in Letterkenny University Hospital as eight festive babies were born. Surprisingly there were no deliveries on Christmas Day but four babies were born on Christmas Eve and four more were born on Stephen’s Day. Baby girl Shannon Quigley was due to be a Christmas Day baby but […]
Plans for micro brewery given the green light
PORTNABLAGH is to have a micro brewery after plans were given the go-ahead by Donegal County Council. Applicant Anna McElhinney lodged proposals with the local authority in March of this year for the change of use from a garage to micro brewery in Rockhill, Portnablagh, for manufacturing and distribution/sale. Proposals also included the demolition/rebuilding the […]
Letterkenny hospital among most overcrowded in December
LETTERKENNY was one of the most overcrowded hospitals in Ireland in December. New figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) show that 834 people were admitted without a bed last month. Only Limerick, Cork and Galway were worse off in terms of being able to accommodate patients. Advertisement INMO General Secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha said […]
Donegal defendants facing year-long wait to have cases heard
A new report being compiled by the Department of Justice could hold the key to sorting out Donegal’s lengthening court lists. During a recent sitting of Letterkenny District Court four contested matters had to be scheduled for December 2023 because no earlier hearing dates were available. Reasons cited for the mounting paperwork were the pandemic and the […]