It’s potty training season! These days, Letterkenny Babies Facebook page receives frequent messages from parents asking for tips and advice about how best to potty train their tot. It might be prompted by the milder weather, as kids tend to run around stripped to the bare minimum during potty training or it might be that […]
Vintage Tractor Run and show on Sunday
THE annual Finn Valley Vintage Tractor Run and Static Show will take place this coming weekend. The event will again be held at the Red Hughs GAA grounds on Sunday, August 10, at Monellan, Crossroads, Killygordon (F93YR89) with all monies raised going to local charities. Registration begins at 12 noon (€20 per tractor) and the […]
Cloughaneely bands off to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
EXCITEMENT is building in Falcarragh as both the junior and senior Cloughaneely bands make their way to Wexford this weekend to take part in Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann –the pinnacle of Irish traditional music competitions. The junior band will be aiming to make history as they go for an incredible three-in-a-row title win, while the […]
Weather: Cloudy day with patchy drizzle
TODAY will be mostly cloudy with patchy drizzle to start. Sunny spells and drier weather is expected as the day goes on with scattered showers, largely drying out later. Highest temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees in moderate to fresh winds, strong near the northwest coast. Advertisement This evening there will be clear spells with […]
Donegal Film Office Emerging Talent Fund award winner announced
THE Donegal Film Office at Donegal County Council has announced that Charlie Joe Doherty is the recipient of the 2025 Emerging Talent Fund supported by Creative Ireland. This fund is designed to empower an emerging writer, producer, or director by providing vital support to secure their first production credit. The funded project ‘Goth’ is a […]
Retired local couple walk from Donegal to Dublin to demand justice for Gaza
A DONEGAL couple walked more than 250km from their home to Dublin to raise awareness of the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Retired doctor Mireille Sweeney and her husband John took on the gruelling 255km trek from Ardara to the gates of Leinster House in the capital to highlight their frustration with the continuing genocide in Gaza. […]
Fundraising events for Donegal RNLI
THE RNLI in Donegal have offered their thanks to all who have supported their fundraising campaign over recent months. The bucket collection in the Dunfanaghy Pornablagh area last weekend raised just under €1,200. On Saturday, August 9 a fundraising event is taking place in Fanad led by Michael Alcorn and Seamus Martin who were dramatically […]
North’s Infrastructure Department to appeal A5 High Court ruling
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By Alan Rodgers THE North’s Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins, has confirmed that the decision to quash approval for the £1.2 billion A5 dual-carriageway has now been lodged by her Department ahead of deadline of tomorrow for the proceedings to take place. The A5 is a major primary route in the North of Ireland. It links the […]
‘Calm and focus needed’ in wake of planning refusal
A DONEGAL senator has called for ‘calm and focus’ in the wake of An Coimisiún Pleanála’s refusal for planning permission for Fort Dunree’s €12.5m visitor experience. Senator Manus Boyle was making his comments following the planning refusal of the project, on the grounds that the body was not satisfied that “effluent from the development can […]
Newtown family honours late son’s 30th birthday with fundraising cycle
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By Dionne Meehan A NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM family, who experienced an unimaginable loss almost seven years ago, is preparing to give back to the community that supported them through their darkest days. In November 2018, the Gallagher family’s world came crashing down when their beloved son and brother, Barry Gallagher, took his own life. Advertisement Barry, pictured […]