ONE year after his passing, the memory of Ollie Horgan was celebrated at a special anniversary Mass in St Eunan’s College in Letterkenny this Friday morning. Celebrated by school chaplain, Fr Damien Nejad, the Mass was attended by present and past members of the teaching staff, former students and many friends. Ollie, the former manager […]
Coastal Location Code pilot launches at Narin Beach
THE new Coastal Location Code pilot has been launched at Narin Beach. Cllr Brian Carr first proposed the initiative following his family’s experience of a serious emergency at Tramore Beach last August. The Glenties councillor and his two children were rescued in waters between Ardara and Narin. Advertisement He revealed to the Donegal News that he was worried […]
Deep sadness at passing of former Donegal councillor Enda Bonner
THERE is widespread sadness at the passing of former Donegal councillor Enda Bonner. Mr Bonner died at the age of 76 yesterday. From Dungloe, Mr Bonner was a Fianna Fáil politician who sat in the Seanad from 1997 until 2002. Advertisement He was also a councillor for the Glenties Municipal District from 1999 until 2019. […]
Donegal products hitting Lidl shelves this September
LIDL Ireland has announced that two Donegal suppliers are included in this year’s Kickstart Class of 2026. Little Mamas Gelato and Corveenglean Meats with their Nitrate Free Cured Bacon will be available in all Lidl stores nationwide from Thursday, September 10. The very best of Irish-made artisanal produce has been handpicked by Lidl Ireland to […]
Over the West Fest 2026 hailed as spectacular success on Arranmore Island
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THE third annual Over the West Fest has been hailed as an incredible success, with two unforgettable days of music, arts, family entertainment and community spirit taking place under beautiful blue skies on Arranmore Island. This year’s festival moved to a new home at the Field of Dreams, where a spectacular dome stage provided the […]
Derry couple’s dream wedding at the Mount Errigal Hotel
This week’s Wedding of the Week couple is Kevin and Lauren Dunne, who celebrated their wedding day in the Mount Errigal Hotel NEWLYWEDS Kevin and Lauren Dunne are coming back to reality after their beautiful wedding day at the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny. The couple got married on July 31 last and are planning […]
Martina Rafferty remembered as ‘someone who would always stand out’
Martina Rafferty’s “glittering” career has been remembered as “only one face of the diamond”. The funeral Mass of the much-loved Falcarragh lady took place today in St Fionan’s Church. Martina passed away unexpectedly at her home in Newton, Falcarragh on Sunday, August 23. Advertisement Father John Boyce began by extending his condolences to Martina’s family and […]
Donegal Locations make Top 5 on 2026 Irish Beauty Spot Index
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SLIABH Liag and Glenveagh National Park have been included among Ireland’s best destinations for a scenic autumn getaway. Travel insurance experts at CompareNI.com have created the 2026 Irish Beauty Spot Index to build the ultimate bucket list for a visit to the Emerald Isle. The list has been created by travel insurance experts and covers all […]
School to gather for Ollie Horgan’s first anniversary
SAINT Eunan’s College will remember their much-loved teacher Ollie Horgan tomorrow morning on the first anniversary of his death. Mr Horgan sadly passed away last year at the age of 57 after a battle with cancer. Originally from Salthill, Galway, Mr Horgan came to Letterkenny to teach at Saint Eunan’s College and was a successful […]
In pics: Royal and Prior students celebrate Leaving Cert results
THERE was a real sense of celebration at the Royal and Prior Comprehensive School, Raphoe, on Friday morning as the Class of 2026 received their Leaving Certificate results – the reward for five or six years of hard work, development and friendship at the school. Principal Dr Howard Welch was delighted with the outcome, praising the […]