DONEGAL Women’s Centre has announced the launch of their Creative Reset Programme 2025, a vital programme designed to support women aged 18 and over who are either in or at risk of entering the court system. The programme offers an opportunity for healing, personal growth, and mental wellness in a safe, supportive environment, and the […]
Weather: Cloudy day with sunny intervals
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TODAY will be generally cloudy but with a few sunny intervals possible. While it will be largely dry, the odd spot of drizzle may occur. Temperatures will be mild with highs of around 11 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be largely dry with clear skies developing. Temperatures will turn cool with lows of 4 to 7 […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, January 14
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The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bernadette (Bernie) Temple, Raphoe Margot O’Kane, Bundoran and Omagh Advertisement Mary McGlinchey, Ardara Jack Kelly, Stranorlar Frankie Heeney, Ardara Cornie McNamee, Letterkenny Theresa Gallagher, Churchill Nora Sheridan, Coolboy, Letterkenny Bernadette Temple, Raphoe Jack Kelly, Stranorlar Sean Temple, Killygordon Annie O’Neill, Dublin and Culdaff Nonnie Gallagher, Derrybeg Albert […]
THE THIRD DEGREE: Conor McGlinchey enjoying the taste of life as a brewer
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In his Third Degree column, Paul Bradley has beenspeaking to Letterkenny native, Conor McGlinchey, head brewer at Southwark Brewery in London Hi Conor, thank you for doing this interview. Could you tell us a bit about yourself please. Aye no bother, I’m from Letterkenny and studied in NUI Galway. After finishing there, I moved down […]
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Way We Were in Donegal
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Dionne Meehan delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. January 11, 1975 SIX MEN LOST IN BURTONPORT TRAGEDY IN one of the worst ever sea disasters along the Donegal coast six young fishermen lost their lives when their 65 foot modern trawler struck a submerged rock off the deserted […]
Donegal Camino to feature on RTE’s Nationwide
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The hugely successful 2024 Donegal Camino will feature on RTE Nationwide this Wednesday (January 15) on RTE One at 7pm. RTE Nationwide followed the 2024 Donegal Camino on one of its most poignant days, when walkers literally walked on water from St Mary’s Church Kincasslagh across Cruit beach to the stunning Donegal Gaeltacht island, Oileáin […]
Funeral takes place of much loved Bunbeg man, Pádraig O’Boyle
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THERE was deep sadness in West Donegal following the death at his home on Thursday, January 2 of Pádraig O’Boyle, Knockastolar, Bunbeg. He would have celebrated his 37th birthday on Wednesday last. A son of Vincent and Bella O’Boyle, Pádraig was in ill health for many years. At his Funeral Mass on Sunday the main […]
Uisce Éireann urges customers in the Twin Towns to conserve water
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UISCE Éireann is appealing to customers in Ballybofey, Stranorlar and the surrounding areas to conserve water and protect supply. Following an increase in water usage by households and businesses supplied by Lough Mourne Water Treatment Plant, customers are being asked to be mindful of their usage, allow supply to catch up with demand and enable […]
‘Our TDs need to tell us their views on government alliance’ – councillor
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As government formation talks continue a Donegal County Councillor has shared what he says are his constituents’ concerns regarding the makeup of the new government. Independent Cllr Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig says some people in West Donegal have raised concerns regarding the suitability of Independent TD Michael Lowry, who is leading the negotiations on […]
Hey Mickey (Joe) – You’re so fine on week two of dancing competition
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By Evelyn Cullen LAST night was the second week of reality tv show Dancing with the Stars, and Mickey Joe Harte, together with his professional dance partner Daniela Roze, danced the jive to ‘Mickey’ by Toni Basil. “But I didn’t choose the song” laughed Mickey Joe in a pre-dance video clip. Advertisement Their performance was fun […]