A STUDENT from Stranorlar has joined the Youth Board of Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ). Hannah Rose Burke (20), an architecture student in Belfast, is part of the second Youth Board who will continue to drive forward the future of Ireland’s largest public transport system. The board includes 12 young people aged 18 to 24, from […]
Nile Rodgers and CHIC to perform at Summer Sessions 2027
SUMMER Sessions have announced that Nile Rodgers and CHIC will perform in Letterkenny on 10 August 2027. Tickets will go on sale this Wednesday at 10am at www.summer-sessions.ie. This hugely anticipated concert will see International hit makers Nile Rodgers & CHIC perform all their big hits including ‘Le Freak’, ‘Good Times’, ‘Everybody Dance’, ‘I Want […]
Major boost for ATU with over €4m in funding allocated
ATLANTIC Technological University (ATU) has been allocated €4,051,511 under the Higher Education Devolved Capital Grant programme. The welcomed allocation was announced today by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD. The funding forms part of a nationwide investment package of more than €40 million for higher education institutions. The allocation […]
Man convicted for theft from a Ballybofey supermarket
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A MAN has been convicted after he stole almost €40 worth of items from a Ballybofey supermarket, including mayonnaise and a mini science kit. Mykola Panchenko (54) of Cashelin, Castlefin, appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday morning charged with theft at Aldi, Chestnut Road, Ballybofey. He was charged that on December 12, 2025, he […]
Maple Group launches Christmas appeal in support of Donegal Hospice
MAPLE Group is calling on communities across Donegal to come together this Christmas in support of Donegal Hospice, with a special fundraising appeal taking place across all seven of its retail stores. The initiative will run at Maple Group stores in Derrybeg, Carrigart, Castlefin, Falcarragh, Burtonport, Ballyliffin and Moville, with customers invited to make donations […]
Choirs to join together for special performance
THIS Sunday, Donegal’s very own New Land Choir will be joined by a choir from Finland for an evening of music. Körglädje – The Choir of Joy from the Åland Islands will join forces with Letterkenny’s New Land Choir for an exciting Erasmus+ project managed by Foyle Internship Europe (FIE). The two choirs will perform […]
Milford GAA to host Breaking the Silence event
MILFORD GAA Health and Wellbeing Committee is hosting a ‘Breaking the Silence’ information night on Wednesday, November 18 at 7.30pm in Mulroy Woods. The evening will explore challenges affecting individuals and families, including alcohol and drug misuse, recognising the signs of mental health difficulties, understanding the risks of gambling, and the positive role sport plays […]
Michael Murphy retires from inter-county football
The 2012 All-Ireland winning Donegal captain, Michael Murphy, has retired from intercounty football. The Donegal County Board made the announcement today. Murphy informed management of his intentions in recent weeks once the club championship had concluded. Advertisement Murphy has been Donegal’s talisman for a generation and captained the county for most of his career having […]
Special inscribed stone to be unveiled by Raymochy Historical Society
THE Raymochy Historical Society will unveil an inscribed stone at the entrance to the Raymochy Abbey graveyard this Saturday at 3pm. The stone will commemorate the conservation works undertaken at this abbey and graveyard during 2023. It will also contain a QR code that, when scanned, will give the visitor a full video history of […]