Tributes are being paid to Manus Kelly, the Joule Donegal International three-in-a-row champion who was killed while competing in this year’s event at
Statement released by Donegal Motor Club
In a joint statement issued by Motor Sport Ireland and Donegal Motor Club, the clubs said it was “with deep regret” they announce a fatality.
Major incident cancels rally stages
The first three stages of day three of Donegal International Rally have been cancelled following the major incident at Super Stage 15 on the Fanad Head Loop.
Packed programme for 31st Earagail Arts Festival
DONEGAL’S premier summer event on the Wild Atlantic Way, Earagail Arts Festival, makes a welcome return for the 31st time this July. From July 10 to 28 the festival will host 100 events featuring over 300 artists from across the globe during 19 magical Donegal days and nights. The Donegal International Folk and Roots Weekend, […]
Interest grows in home produced food products
SHOWCASING homegrown and locally sourced produce is at the centre of a new food attraction at Raphoe’s Oakfield Park put together by the venue’s head chef and head gardener. The monthly event showcases the huge range of fruit, veg and herbs grown on the grounds of the park and also promotes the use of Donegal […]
Border hotels to be asked to house asylum seekers
THE Department of Justice is to launch an appeal to hotels along the border willing to provide emergency accommodation for asylum seekers. The call will go out in early September to hotels, hostels and guesthouses in the border region, Minister Charlie Flanagan’s department has confirmed. Details of how many buildings or rooms are needed are […]
In Their Thousands to play German world music festival
DONEGAL band In Their Thousands’ big year just got bigger following an invite to Europe’s largest world music festival. Between July 4 and July 7 over 100,000 people will descend on Letterkenny’s twin town of Rudolstadt in East Germany. Almost 100 acts from across a range of genres will take to the stage with all […]
Gallery – The week in pictures
Some of the images captured around the County and further afield this week in the Donegal News.
€260,000 sports boost for Coláiste na Carrige
MINISTER for Education and Skills Joe McHugh has said a €260,000 investment in sports facilities at Coláiste na Carrige will be a game-changer for the school, local communities, clubs and organisations. “Almost €260,000 is to be invested in our school children, clubs and communities by creating a top class athletics centre in Coláiste na Carraige. […]