FALCARRAGH’S Cillian Gallagher has an exciting few days ahead of him as he heads to Kerry to take up the role of escort at this year’s Rose of Tralee festival. The 27-year-old is eager to find out which Rose he is paired with for the festivities which returns after a three-year hiatus due to the […]
Tonight’s Na Mooneys concert in Downings cancelled
Donegal County Council has announced that due to inclement weather conditions and prevailing winds tonight’s Na Mooneys concert at Downings GAA pitch has been cancelled. The local authority said the decision has been taken in the interest of health and safety. Na Mooneys were to be accompanied on stage by Caitlín Nic Gabhann, Nia Ní […]
Once in a lifetime shot during lucky moment in Donegal
PHOTOGRAPHER Gareth Wray could not believe his luck when he managed to capture a perfect shot of an Aer Lingus plane descending into Donegal Airport last week with Errigal Mountain in the backdrop. The Strabane man was not out plane spotting at the time and it was just by chance the aircraft flew into his […]
Tributes paid to late Ramelton publican
BREEGE Mackey grew the Bridge Bar in Ramelton into a haunt for some of the biggest musical stars Ireland has ever produced. Tributes were paid yesterday following the popular licensee’s death on Tuesday night. Born in Co Mayo, Breege moved to Donegal where she took up a post working as a telephonist in Letterkenny Post Office. Advertisement […]
Step into the past on a free guided tour of Donegal Town
STEP back in time this Saturday with a free guided tour of the history and heritage of Donegal Town. To celebrate National Heritage Week, Niamh Coughlan, founder of Donegal Town Walking Tours is offering a free guided tour of Donegal Town on Saturday at 12pm. Niamh always had an interest in tourism and history. Advertisement […]
Shooting begins for Daniel’s haunting new video
DANIEL O’Donnell will have to save Dungloe when it comes under attack this Halloween. At least that is the script of the Kincasslagh man’s new music video which is being shot in the town. The Donegal News can reveal that the Kincasslagh singer will have to swing into action to rescue Dungloe from some nefarious […]
Barney and the Circle to reform in aid of Hospice
DONEGAL legends Barney and the Circle are to reunite for a concert in aid of Donegal Hospice. The gig, taking place in the Amharclann, Gaoth Dobhair on August 26, is being organised ahead of Barney McDaid’s 80th birthday. The Circle – Barney McDaid, Patrick Doherty, Noel Sweeney and Michael Hayes – played pubs, clubs and […]
‘It’s definitely not a cheap way of living’
A thatch cottage owner says she is facing an uncertain future as the number of firms willing to provide insurance continues to dwindle. Concerns have been quietly growing for years that Ireland’s thatching tradition could die out as insurance becomes increasingly difficult to secure. Now, with the number of cottages dropping close to the 1,000 mark, […]
Picture Special: Teddy bear’s picnic in Oakfield Park
Families gathered in Oakfield Park on Friday to enjoy a day full of fun at the Teddy Bear’s Picnic.
Lifford dog track opening facing fresh delays
A rift between Ireland’s greyhound racing regulators and the owners of Lifford dog track has stalled plans to reopen the stadium. Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) said that as matters stood, it is not in a position to grant a licence that would allow racing to recommence. The GRI’s comments come in the wake of an […]