By Paul McElwee A DAY out sailing on Donegal Bay turned into an unforgettable wildlife encounter for local man, Brian Hegarty when a humpback whale suddenly appeared near St John’s Point. The Sion Mills man was enjoying a day sailing on the bay with a group of people, including his 14-year-old son Jarlath, when they […]
Power outage leaves over 560 customers without supply in Kilmacrennan
OVER 560 customers are without power in the Kilmacrennan and Milford area this afternoon. Homes and businesses were without power earlier on Sunday and while it returned for a short time for some customers, it went out again. Currently there are 558 customers without supply. The ESB has apologised for the loss of supply and […]
1st Letterkenny Scout Group invites new members to join
Are you interested in scouting? Then you’re invited to get along on Friday, September 5 at 7pm to Alcorns, Letterkenny. Did you know that the 1st Letterkenny Scout Group is one of the oldest scout groups in the world – founded in 1908. Advertisement After the AGM next Friday, registration will open for the 2025/2026 […]
Mullooly to push for urgent update on defective blocks
MIDLANDS North-West MEP Ciaran Mullooly is pressing the European Commission to urgently advance its infringement proceedings against the Irish Government over its handling of the defective concrete blocks scandal, which has devastated communities in Donegal and Mayo. On a visit to Donegal in recent days, MEP Mullooly, vice chair of the EU Housing Crisis Committee, […]
Harps win again on a night of much emotion at Finn Park
By Diarmaid Doherty Finn Harps . . .1 Treaty United . . . 0 Advertisement On a night when Finn Harps paid an emotional tribute to their former manager Ollie Horgan, the Donegal side clocked up another win to maintain their excellent run of form. Prior to kick off on Friday night, wreaths were placed […]
The eyes and fists of our coastal defences
The fascinating history behind Donegal’s many coastal towers
Money column: The cost of educating our children
We are at the time of year again when the primary and secondary schools are opening and older students are preparing to go to college. September is like a smaller version of January. It is a season in the year where it feels like a new start, we transition from summer into autumn and everybody […]
Local ramblers encouraged to enlist for Donegal Camino ’25
By Paul McElwee AS the fifth annual Donegal Camino gets underway on Sunday, organisers are appealing for casual walkers and seasoned ramblers alike to sign up for the remaining days. This seven-day walking festival will see participants traverse the highways and byways of Donegal, taking in stunning hills, coastal routes, and loop walks. It is […]
Council pays tribute to Ollie Horgan
DONEGAL County Council has paid tribute to former Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan who died yesterday aged 57. Mr Horgan moved from his native Galway to work as a maths teacher in St. Eunan’s College Letterkenny and quickly became a prominent figure on the football scene in the County. A noted player for Fanad United, […]
A vigil for Sudan held in Letterkenny
by Paddy Walsh OVER 3,800 miles away from a country that is facing “one of the world’s most devastating humanitarian crises”, with thousands of lives lost and millions of its population displaced, a group gathered in Letterkenny on Saturday afternoon in support of Sudan – the nation forgotten and ignored by the international community and media. […]