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 […]
Opposition to student accommodation plan in Oakland Park
PLANS for new student accommodation in Letterkenny that were previously given the go-ahead by Donegal County Council have been appealed to An Bord Pleanála. The appeal has been lodged by David, Anne and Jean Stevenson, Ballyraine, who have raised numerous concerns about the application by Laura Black to build an extension to an existing property […]
Water outages expected as work takes place in Bonagee
RESIDENTS living in the Bonagee area of Letterkenny may experience water outages on Wednesday as Irish Water carry out work on the mains. The works are being carried out as part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme and could result in traffic disruptions. The scheduled works are due to take place between 9pm and 11pm […]