A senior council official has confirmed that none of the councillors on Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council knew in advance that a 90-year-old oak tree in the town was to be cut down. Controversy erupted last year when it emerged that the local authority intended to cut down the Sessile Oak tree as part of its […]
‘Support Donegal Animal Centre’ takes place today
by Louise Doyle PEOPLE in Donegal are being urged to come out today in a show of solidarity to the workers and rescued animals of Donegal ISPCA Animal Rehabilitation Centre amid huge uncertainty for the future. The rehabilitation centre in Ballyare, which officially opened in June 2018, has cared for thousands of animals. Advertisement The premises is closing tomorrow and […]
‘New school building is vital’ – principal
by Róise Collins A LETTERKENNY principal is calling for the urgent delivery of a new school building currently stalled by planning issues. Danny McFadden, of Errigal College, has said it is now vital that community and elected representatives help push it forward, amid surging enrolment numbers at the school. Advertisement In recent weeks, the school […]
Weather: Cool and breezy day ahead with heavy showers
TODAY will be cool and breezy with sunny spells and showers, some heavy with a chance of isolated thunderstorms and hail. Spot flooding is possible. Highest temperatures of 13 to 15 degrees, with moderate to fresh, gusty winds. Advertisement Tonight there will be clear spells and showers, some heavy with a chance of isolated thunderstorms. […]
People across the world celebrate #LoveDonegal Day
TODAY marks #LoveDonegal Day 2025. It’s a day for people across the globe to celebrate the much loved county and share their favourite pictures and videos of Donegal. People have taken to social media today with the hashtag Love Donegal Day to show people what the county has to offer. Advertisement Now in its sixth […]
A nod to Donegal in recent The Traitors episode
THE Traitors is taking Ireland by storm and people across the country are tuning in eagerly for each episode. Donegal viewers were pleased to see a nod to their county in one of the most recent episodes. Host Siobhan McSweeney donned a fabulous cloak, made from none other than Donegal tweed all the way from […]
Community walk in Letterkenny to mark Palliative Care Week
THE Donegal Hospice is inviting the public to take part in a special community walk this week to mark Palliative Care Week. The event takes place on Thursday, 11 September, beginning at 6pm from the Hospice car park at Knocknamona, Letterkenny. Participants will stroll together to Bernard McGlinchey Town Park before returning to the Hospice […]
Donegal’s Wild Fuschia Bread will be available in Aldi from tomorrow
THE brainchild of Sian McCann, Wild Fuschia started out as a small business making homemade breads and baked goods. It has now transformed into an award winning company which focuses on Irish bread mixes. The company has been chosen to represent Donegal in Aldi’s new campaign ‘Grow with Aldi’. Located in the picturesque village of […]
Crana College 5k returns after tragedy
By Eoghan O’Boyle A HUGE part of the Buncrana community revolves around the town’s two secondary schools, Crana College and Scoil Mhuire. As part of their efforts to reach out to the Buncrana community, Crana College runs a yearly 5k that’s open to all participants. The school’s running, jogging and walking event is always a […]
Smartphone filmmaking training to be made available to young people throughout Donegal
PÓCA Productions and Donegal County Council’s PEACEPLUS Partnership recently celebrated the official launch of New Horizon’s countywide programme – Building Respect for all Cultural Identities through Participatory Filmmaking. This New Horizon’s Programme is one of 32 PEACEPLUS programmes managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and is part of Donegal’s PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan. […]