Over €5,000 to be spent repairing defaced signs


DONEGAL County Council says the cost of repairing or replacing road signs damaged in a spate of vandalism will cost at least €5,000. Dozens of place name plates across the county have been targeted by spray painters daubing out the English spelling while leaving the Irish version intact. Chair of the Irish Language Committee on […]

Investigation launched into major fish kill


INLAND Fisheries Ireland is investigating a major fish kill incident in the Glenagannon River in Inishowen. Environmental and Fisheries Officers from the North-Western River Basin District were alerted to the incident by a member of the public via its 24-hour confidential hotline number on Friday. Following patrols conducted along the river Inland Fisheries Ireland has […]

Donegal Cinemas to offer €4 tickets on National Cinema Day


CINEMAS across the Republic of Ireland, including Donegal, will celebrate National Cinema Day with admission tickets at participating cinemas reduced to just €4 (RSP) including Premium seats, screens and 3D screenings on Saturday, September 3. Over 95% of cinemas in the Republic of Ireland will participate in this initiative, offering a wide variety of new […]

‘Columbarium’ to be developed at Ards


Cremated remains are to have a permanent place of rest at Ards Friary. Donegal County Council has granted planning permission for a columbarium following an application by the Capuchin Friars. A survey by planners found that it will pose no threat to the local landscape. Advertisement A columbarium is a collection of niches designed to house a […]

Donegal musicians tuning up for Buckfest


A number of Donegal bands are preparing to rock out at a mini festival taking place in Strabane shortly. Buckfest – a play on the famous Buckfast wine which was a staple of any night out for young people of a certain age growing up – will see four groups take to the stage of the popular Dicey […]

Sisters to enjoy joint party after lockdown


TWO sisters who met in July for the first time in over two and half years because of the Covid-19 pandemic are to celebrate a joint birthday party surrounded by their nearest and dearest. Mary McDonnell, from Carrigart and Brigid Braid, Downings, will celebrate their 92nd and 90th birthday, respectively, in a special party and […]

Fourteen well known pubs listed for sale


THERE are more than a dozen pubs for sale in Donegal, the majority of them in rural parts of the county. The listings on Daft.ie come as The Drinks Industry Group of Ireland warns of an “alarming” decline in the bar industry. From Buncrana in Inishowen to Narin in the south and from Ballybofey to Derrybeg, the property website has […]

Plans outlined for former Cope building


DEVELOPER Pat Boyle has major plans for the former Cope supermarket in Burtonport after purchasing the well known building. Mr Boyle, who owns the company PJ Boyle Construction, revealed to the Donegal News this week that work to revamp the landmark property will begin within four weeks. He intends to divide the building into two […]

Walking guide to Letterkenny launched


After a trip to Nottingham sparked the idea 20 years ago, Paul Maguire launched his new booklet ‘Walks along Letterkenny’s Local History and Heritage’ in the Donegal County Museum on Thursday. The booklet is a handy pocket guide for visitors or interested locals to learn about the town and its environs by taking you on three different walking […]