Restoring Tory’s church roof becomes international affair


A group of Tory islanders are currently replacing the roof of their local church that had fallen into disarray, following a successful fundraising campaign. The fundraiser also covered the costs of high quality storm glazing used to preserve the stunning stain glass window from behind the altar. Teach Pobail Cholmcille Naofa was built in 1857 […]

New Donegal News editor is appointed


The Donegal News is delighted to announce the appointment of Laura McMonagle as its new editor. The appointment follows the retirement of Columba Gill after 25 years at the helm. A native of County Kildare, Laura joined the Donegal News in 2017 as a reporter as has been News Editor since 2021. She will become […]

Road project €3.5m over budget


A MAJOR roads project in Letterkenny could be €3.5 million over budget by the time it is completed. At Monday’s budget meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, Cllr Ciaran Brogan raised questions about the cost of the Four Lane road project. He said he had heard a figure of €10 million which is a dramatic increase in […]

Red Cross to hold meeting in Creeslough


A meeting will take place in Creeslough this evening to update the community on the ongoing efforts by the Irish Red Cross to assist those impacted by the tragedy and to finalise a plan to decide how to distribute the funding. It comes after members of the public reported difficulties getting through to the Irish Red […]

Malcolm Thompson Elected ICSA Donegal Chair


Malcolm Thompson, former President of ICSA has re-entered farm politics in his local county of Donegal. He was elected to the position of ICSA Donegal chair at a county meeting of the association held in Stranorlar last night. Hailing from Convoy, Mr Thompson will take over the reins from the previous chair William McGirr. Advertisement […]

Currys announce autism-friendly evenings in Letterkenny store


Currys, in partnership with My Canine Companion have announced that they have begun facilitating autism-friendly evenings across their 16 stores nationwide this week. The autism-friendly hours are from 4pm until the store closes every Thursday. During this time music and screen displays will be turned off to create a better shopping environment for those with […]

Public information event for Burnfoot Flood Relief Scheme


A Public Information Day on the Preferred Option for Burnfoot Flood Relief Scheme will take place on November 9 in An Grianan Hotel, Burt. The drop – in event will run from 4pm until 8pm. Members of the project team (from Donegal County Council, the Office of Public Works and consultants, RPS) will be available […]

Johnny Cash’s grandson walking the line to the Balor


A member of the first family of American country music will pay a visit to The Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey this weekend. Thomas Gabriel, the eldest grandson of Johnny Cash, takes to the stage on Saturday night. Singer-songwriter Thomas Gabriel has lived out the stories his grandfather sang about. This Saturday Ballybofey audiences will get […]

Road closed due to essential road works


DONEGAL County Council wishes to advise that due to essential road works, the Regional Road R259 between Dungloe and Burtonport will be blocked from 8am to 5pm from tomorrow, October 26 to Friday, October 28. The Road will be unblocked from 5pm each evening. The exact location of the road blockage is out past the […]