MET ÉIREANN has upgraded its weather warning for Donegal to status orange amid fears of severe gusts. This morning the weather authority had the county at status yellow but that has now been escalated as Storm Barra moves in. According to Met Éireann, people in Donegal can expect north westerly winds which will reach mean […]
Thomas’s Christmas single for children of mica crisis
CHILDREN caught up in the mica crisis are to benefit from a new Christmas single. ‘Kindness of Strangers’ is from the pen of Twin Towns musician Thomas Bonner and has been released just in time for the festive rush. Thomas pulled out all the stops in capturing the Christmas spirit by enlisting members of the […]
Storm Barra set to sweep across Donegal
STORM Barra is causing havoc across this morning. Flooding and damage has been reported in some southern counties, most notably Cork and Kerry. And while Donegal is expected to escape the absolute worst of the violent weather system, Met Éireann is warning of high winds, sleet and snow. Advertisement According to some commuters parts of […]
Countywide Christmas Appeal 2021 a ‘huge success’
THE first of its kind countywide appeal for food donations for those in need this Christmas has been hailed a success. Members of Donegal Food Response Network have been overwhelmed by the generosity and volume of support and donations received as part of the ‘Countywide Christmas Appeal 2021’, which took place on Saturday, November 27. […]
Missing person found safe and well
A woman reported missing from her Letterkenny home on Thursday last has been found safe and well. Gardai and the woman’s family, concerned for her welfare, joined an organised search led by Donegal Search and Rescue over the weekend. However, shortly after 5pm this evening Gardai confirmed that the missing person was located safe and […]
Letterkenny man makes history as north west’s first MA graduate
A Letterkenny man has become the first member of the Traveller community in the north west to graduate with an MA degree. David Friel spent two years studying for his masters degree in Social Care and Social Justice, having already completed a BA in Health and Social Care at Letterkenny Institute of Technology. He has […]
Couple launch fundraising drive after loss of newborn daughter
A couple who lost one of their twin daughters at the start of this year are launching a fundraising campaign for the NICU units in Letterkenny University Hospital and the Coombe Hospital in Dublin. Brian Gallagher and Thressa McConnell, who live in Letterkenny, had their whole lives turned upside down on January 3, 2020 when […]
Feena’s foxy idea celebrates first anniversary
A LETTERKENNY school teacher who started a small arts and crafts business while on maternity leave last year has celebrated the first anniversary of her company. The Arty Fox, which is run by Feena McBride, makes seasonal craft boxes for children, entertaining them with something worthwhile rather than a screen! One of her boxes featured […]
Events for 1500th anniversary of Colmcille’s birthday
Events planned across the North West to mark the 1500th anniversary of Colmcille’s birth. Organisations across the North West are gearing up for events that will mark the 1500th anniversary of Colmcille’s birth on 7th December. Marking the historic year, Donegal County Council and Derry City & Strabane District Council, are co-ordinating a full line-up […]
Broadcasting to the world from Letterkenny hills
A LETTERKENNY pensioner’s love of music has led to him taking up a regular slot on a global radio station. Hugh McLean (76) has a three-hour Monday night slot on Donegal Bay Radio which plays a wide range of American and Irish Country music, as well as classic hits and golden oldies. The station is […]