Philadelphia, a city bigger than Dublin, has chosen the son of a Donegal woman to be leader of its Saint Patrick’s Day Parade this year, an event watched by tens of thousands of people. Dan Harrell, 79, nicknamed ‘Donegal Danny,’ whose mother, Agnes Bridget McDaid, emigrated to the US from Donegal, said he was very […]
WATCH: International Women’s Day- Studied reflexology following an operation in a bid to self heal
A reflexologist and aromatherapist who said she started studying reflexology following an operation in a bid to self heal is now in her first year of business at her studio in Riverside Retail Park in Letterkenny. Olivia Maguire, founder of ‘Reflexology by Olivia’ said her first year of business has been exciting but nervewracking at […]
Anthony Molloy to feature on Laochra Gael this Thursday
The acclaimed TV series Laochra Gael will feature Donegal winning captain Anthony Molloy this Thursday 9 March at 9.30pm on TG4. The series features eight Laochra with genuine star quality and reveals deeper, fresh and sometimes unexpected insights into the lives of these icons. While their sporting careers continue to provide the backdrop to the […]
New premises for Ramelton Garda Station
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal TD, Charlie McConalogue, has said that the Office of Public Works has confirmed to him that the office has leased a new premises for Ramelton Garda station at Castle Street. The OPW has noted that the leased premises will need renovation before it can be used […]
Loreto in regional finals of debating competition
STUDENTS from Loreto Secondary School in Letterkenny are taking part in the regional finals of Gael Linn’s prestigious debating competition, Comórtas Díospóireachta An Phiarsaigh, this week. Loreto students will compete in the junior Connacht final in Carrick-on-Shannon this evening when they will debate on whether the policies put in place by the Green Party are […]
Businesses and organisations sign A5 upgrade letter
Over 180 businesses, organisations, and institutions in the north west have signed an open letter in support of the proposed upgrades to the A5 Western Transport Corridor Road Scheme. Jointly organised by the Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce and the Londonderry Chamber of Commerce, the open letter is signed by business across Donegal, Derry, Strabane, Omagh […]
Fresh appeal for properties for those fleeing war
Donegal County Council is appealing to those who have unoccupied properties to offer them as temporary homes for those fleeing war in Ukraine.
Bumblebee1000 will have Donegal car fans buzzing
DRIVERS and car enthusiasts are in for an unforgettable experience when the Bumblebee1000 Northwest Adventure roars into town on March 11. Being held in aid of Little Blue Heroes, this year’s run starts in Barberstown Castle in Kildare. It will though have a very distinct Donegal focus, with a motorcade of exotic machines and supercars snaking their way up […]
RNLI fundraisers required
The RNLI is looking for new fundraising volunteers to join its lifesaving crew across the county. Volunteers are needed for branches at Arranmore, Downings/Carrigart, Ardara/Glenties/Portnoo, The Rosses, Donegal Town and Bundoran. Just like the charity’s lifeboats, the RNLI’s fundraising team needs a dedicated volunteer crew. Advertisement Volunteers are at the heart of the RNLI and […]
Cold snap to hit Donegal tonight
DONEGAL is set to face another cold snap with temperatures expected to drop to as low as minus three degrees tonight. A spokesperson from Met Éireann has told the Donegal News that the weather is set to turn very cold over the next few days. “You will see a cold front move down over the […]