A CALL earlier today for a stop of fuel price increases has been followed by a Government announcement that a price hike has been postponed. Donegal TD Pearse Doherty had called on the Taoiseach to recall the Dáil before September 1 to stop planned Government increases in the price of petrol and diesel. On September […]
In pics: Loreto Letterkenny Prom celebrations
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It was a night of style, fun, music and glamour as the students from Loreto Letterkenny and their partners enjoyed their Prom celebrations. The Silver Tassie Hotel in Letterkenny was the perfect venue for last Wednesday night’s event. Photographer, Siobhan Hegarty went along to capture the special night in pics.
McConalogue hopeful that momentum in housing sector will continue
DONEGAL Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, has said he is hopeful that the momentum in the housing sector will continue to increase across the county. A total of 589 homes commenced in Donegal during the first seven months of 2026, according to figures released by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The number […]
Government urged to recall Dail and stop fuel hikes
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DONEGAL TD Pearse Doherty has called on the Taoiseach to recall the Dáil before September 1 to stop planned Government increases in the price of petrol and diesel. His Sinn Féin party has written to Taoiseach Micheál Martin to recall the Dáil to pass the financial resolution necessary to prevent the increases from taking effect. […]
Fundraiser swim taking place in support for children in Gaza
By Eilisha Devlin A GROUP of fundraisers are organising a Narin Beach swim on Sunday, August 23 in aid of Children Not Numbers, a charity that helps the physical and mental wellbeing of the children of Gaza. The organisers of the event include Paul McCrossan, Dr Mireille Sweeney, John Sweeney and Dr Kieran Harkin. Advertisement […]
Almost 1,000 claims approved under Help to Buy Scheme
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ALMOST 1,000 claims in Donegal have been approved under the Help to Buy (HTB) Scheme. According to the latest figures released by the Department of Finance, 962 claims in the county were approved out of a total of 1,740 applications. Commenting on the figures, Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue said: “The scheme was introduced […]
Letterkenny ATU campus to host Information Day for CAO students
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ATLANTIC Technological University (ATU) will host an Information Day across its Letterkenny, Sligo and Galway City campuses on Thursday, 27 August, from 11am to 2pm. It will offer support and guidance to students navigating the next stage of their higher education journey. The event is aimed at prospective first-year students who have questions about their […]
Donegal artist shortlisted for the AIB Young Portrait Prize 2026
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AOIBHINN McDermott, a 17-year-old artist from Malin Head has been shortlisted for the AIB Young Portrait Prize for her video portrait titled ‘What I’m Really Reaching For.’ She stands alongside nineteen other young artists from Donegal to Cork in the shortlist announced by the National Gallery of Ireland. The AIB Portrait Prize and Young Portrait […]
Donegal’s Planet Youth awarded €4,673 through Arts Council Youth Ensemble
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PLANET Youth in Donegal has been awarded €4,673 through the Arts Council Youth Ensemble Scheme as part of development of youth arts in Ireland. The Arts Council’s Youth Ensembles Scheme supports groups of young people between the ages of ten and twenty-four. It focuses on providing them with the resources to create or critically engage […]
Donegal Deputy praises new transport for Doochary National School pupils
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By Eilisha Devlin Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher has embraced the news of a new school bus transport to the children from Doochaary National School (Scoil Náisiúnta na Dúchoraidh) with open arms. The school that had been open since 1929 had to close last month on June 24, as the school only had ten […]