RENEWED calls have been made for people to flush less when using public toilets at Donegal beaches. 2023 marked the commencement of a collaborative effort between the Think Before You Flush campaign, Donegal County Council and the Blue Flag programme. This partnership was established with the common objective of informing individuals visiting coastal areas during […]
Donegal v Monaghan confirmed for Saturday
Donegal’s All-Ireland quarter-final showdown with Monaghan has been been confirmed for this Saturday with a 4pm throw-in at Croke Park. Jim McGuinness’s side have already gotten the better of Monaghan this year, a two-point victory at Clones in the Ulster quarter-final back in April. Donegal’s clash with Gabriel Brannigan’s men will be the curtain raiser […]
Donegal cowboys to feature on RTÉ’s Nationwide tonight
By Paul McElwee WHEN we think of cowboys, it conjures up images of wagon trails and wide open prairies; pretty much the Wild West or, in the case of a dedicated group of cowboy enthusiasts the ‘Wild North West’, due to be featured on RTE’s Nationwide this evening. The Donegal Western Trail Riders Association has […]
McCole, Roarty and Gallen named in Team of the Week
Donegal’s Brendan McCole, Finnbarr Roarty and Oisin Gallen have all been named in the GAA.ie Team of the Week following their comprehensive victory over Louth on Sunday. Oisin Gallen had a fantastic outing against the wee county, concluding with a personal tally of 0-5. McCole and Roarty also had great games in defence with the […]
Veronica’s ‘Donegal Sands’ brings coastline to canvas
By Connie Duffy THERE’S something truly special stirring in the heart of Donegal’s art scene this summer. Celebrated local artist Veronica Maguire returns with her sixth solo exhibition, Donegal Sands, a dazzling homage to the county’s most captivating beaches – each painting as vibrant, textured, and alive as the coastline itself. Advertisement Running between Friday, […]
The Way We Were
Aoife Doherty delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com June 14, 1975 Advertisement Heat wave brings Donegal water famine fears THE SUNSHINE and dry weather that has delighted Donegal over the recent weeks is also leading […]
Letterkenny Youth and Community Club offer a heartfelt thank you
THE Chairman of the Letterkenny Youth and Community Club has offered a heartfelt thank you to all who played their part in the group’s successful application for grant funding from the Donegal Local Development Community Fund. Paddy Delap said the club was delighted to secure funding of €149,917 which will enable them to upgrade their […]
Omagh Bombing Inquiry to resume with opening statements this week
By Alan Rodgers THE Omagh Bombing Inquiry will resume in the town this week when legal representatives for the Core Participants will make their opening statements over what is expected to be a two-day hearing. Earlier this year, the families those who were killed in the August 15,1998, atrocity provided personal testimonials. Twenty-nine people including a […]
‘Every parent’s worst nightmare’
by Louise Doyle A LOCAL councillor has said the community will rally together in the wake of a collision in Ramelton on Friday in which a young boy remains in hospital after being struck by a car. Gardaí and emergency services rushed to the scene of the collision, which took place on Chapel Road in […]
Creeslough development refusal has ‘restored faith’
by Louise Doyle A SOLICITOR representing a number of bereaved Creeslough families has said they remain committed to securing a public inquiry into the cause of the circumstances of the tragedy which claimed the lives of their loved ones. Darragh Mackin, of Phoenix Law, made his comments on Friday after An Bord Pleanála quashed the application for […]