Welcome decrease in homelessness in North West


The Government’s latest Monthly Homelessness Report records that 107 homeless households including 13 families, comprising 16 adults and 29 children, and 94 single adults, were accommodated in emergency accommodation during the week of 19 – 25 June. “A 65% reduction in the number of child dependants in emergency accommodation and an 18% decrease in homelessness […]

Scottish DJ Calvin Harris tags Donegal Rally in recent TikTok


By Dionne Meehan SCOTTISH DJ Calvin Harris has hash-tagged ‘#donegalrally2023’ in a recent post on TikTok. Adam Wiles, professionally known as Calvin Harris is a DJ, record producer, singer and songwriter best known for his tracks Miracle (with Ellie Goulding), We Found Love (with Rihanna) and One Kiss (with Dua Lipa). Advertisement Taking to TikTok […]

Country legend swaps microphone for paintbrush in new joint exhibition


Irish country legend Roly Daniels has swapped his microphone for a paint brush and is all set for his first art exhibition. He has teamed up with well-known Donegal artist Marina Hamilton for a joint exhibition in Downings next week. A collection of their original paintings and sculpture will go on show tonight at the […]

New Burtonport development breathes life into seaside village


By Emma Ryan AN AREA of Burtonport that has been completely transformed by the regeneration of an historic building and an overgrown lake to develop glamping pods is providing a much needed boost for the seaside village. The Wheelhouse Pods, owned by John Reilly, is one of Donegal’s newest glamping sites and one that is aiming to breathe […]

Rathmullan restaurant reopens after 10 years


By Emma Ryan A UNIQUE restaurant with some of the best views in the country has opened its doors after being closed for over 10 years. The Waters Edge Restaurant in Rathmullan reopened to the public yesterday with the creation of around 20 new jobs and a new offering to the busy seaside town. Advertisement […]

Appeal for premises to facilitate face to face mica counselling


by Louise Doyle AN organisation rolling out free online counselling in Donegal for those impacted by defective blocks is calling on healthcare facilities with spaces available to rent to make contact in order to offer face-to- face sessions. MyMind is extending free counselling, psychotherapy and psychological support sessions to those whose homes have been damaged by the use of concrete containing […]

Painting by Donegal artist honouring George Bernard Shaw unveiled


A NEW painting by Donegal artist Mark McFadden was unveiled in County Kerry this week to commemorate the 167th anniversary of the birth of playwright George Bernard Shaw. The unique palette knife oil painting of Shaw has been unveiled at the Muckross Park Hotel & Spa in Killarney. Crafted over a 12-month period and standing at an impressive 5 […]

‘I kind of fell into being The Country Boy a bit by accident’


In this week’s edition of The Third Degree Tommy Rosney, The Country Boy reflects on settling in Letterkenny, how he became a radio presenter and his passion for music. Hi Tommy, thank you for doing this interview. How are things with you? Thanks Paul. Well my knee’s killing me and I have a bit of diabetes, […]

Donegal man jailed for 15 years for attack on security guards at repossessed house


A Donegal man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his part in an attack on security personnel guarding a repossessed house near Strokestown, Co Roscommon five years ago. PJ Sweeney (44) from High Cairn, Ramelton was one of three men convicted of multiple offences carried out during the incident. Sweeney, along with […]