By Tess McNulty It’s the ninth year anniversary of Ghostlight sessions at the Balor Arts Centre, one of Ireland’s longest running music events for local bands and artists. And the September offering of Ghostlight features Donegal indie-rock 4-piece Lazember, Strabane based rapper, producer DK and Nu Metal band Stitch. Advertisement Each night features three 30 […]
Hold on to your hat – Irish Symphonic Wind Orchestra comes to Donegal
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By Evelyn Cullen DONEGAL is no stranger to a bit of wind, but this September, it will be of the symphonic variety as the Irish Symphonic Wind Orchestra makes its first ever visit to the county. More than 80 musicians from across Ireland will come together for a special concert at the Radisson Blu Hotel […]
YOUR MONEY: How business-owners can turn profits into long-term security
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By Rob Downes For business owners closing out a strong year, satisfaction can curdle quickly into a tax headache. Profits left sitting in the company account are an easy target for Revenue, but a handful of long-established, tax-efficient strategies can turn that surplus into lasting protection for both an owner and their staff. Advertisement Income […]
Remembering the sacrifices and horrors of conflict
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By Paddy Walsh Under grey skies and the tears of the clouds, The Last Post, that anthem of the war dead, echoed mournfully in the evening air. It mourned, in particular, the 92 soldiers from the Letterkenny area whose lives were lost in the First World War. Advertisement Over a century since the ending of […]
Memories of times gone by at Holy Cross College, Falcarragh reunion
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The 1966 – 1977 students of the former Holy Cross College in Falcarragh held a reunion event in Ostán Loch Altán, Gortahork last weekend. Photographer Tommy Curran captured an event where memories of school life and friendship were the order of the evening. Advertisement
CHANNEL HOPPER: The Jury – simple but ingenious
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The Jury – Channel 4, Tuesday, 9pm Death Of The Pastor’s Wife – Netflix Sandi’s Ireland: A Literary Journey – Channel 4, Thursday, 9pm Advertisement Katie Taylor Live At Croke Park – RTÉ2, Saturday, 8pm Channel 4’s The Jury is back for a third series, and although it initially seemed like a one-time only […]
The Way We Were
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September 11, 1976 Flame-throwers used in raid on Donegal pub Armed members of the UDA gang, which robbed customers, members of a band and staff, during a lightning raid on a Co Donegal public house on Saturday night, used two flame-throwers in an attempt to set fire to the premises, before making good their escape. […]
Culture Night 2026 in Donegal: A celebration of arts, heritage and the local community
DONEGAL County Council Culture Division is proud to present its 18th programme of events for Culture Night, the all-island public event that celebrates culture, creativity, and the arts. Taking place on Friday, September 18, Culture Night is “One Night For All,” with events taking place across the county. Donegal County Council Arts Officer Traolach Ó […]
FRESH TAKE: Ardara event another positive step for survivors of abuse
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By Sabrina Sweeney Survivors of domestic and sexual violence are often encouraged to speak out. Doing so takes courage and plays an important role in raising awareness of abuse. But there’s a contradiction in the way their voices are treated. While survivors are being asked to contribute to services and policy discussions, women involved in […]
Eamonn Murray’s 50 years at Letterkenny firm
There was a special evening of celebration in Letterkenny’s Station House Hotel last weekend to honour Eamonn Murray on his 50 years of service with Terence Ponsonby Ltd. Senior staff members, colleagues, family and friends joined with Eamonn to mark a unique milestone. Donegal News photographer, Brian McDaid went along to capture some photos of […]