DONEGAL writer Shannon Welby is a finalist in the 19th Writers’ Guild of Ireland (WGI) Zebbie Awards which celebrates Irish writing for stage, screen and audio. The awards ceremony, which will be presented by Tara Flynn, will take place at the Light House Cinema in Dublin on Thursday, September 3rd. Welby, who is from Donegal […]
Uisce Éireann thanks Bundoran community following restoration of water supply
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Uisce Éireann has thanked customers in Bundoran and the surrounding areas for their patience, understanding and support following a significant water outage caused by two major bursts on a trunk main. Specialist crews worked through yesterday evening and into the early hours of this morning to complete repairs and restore water supply to homes and […]
Get ready to LOL, comedian Paddy McDonnell is coming back
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By Sean Murphy ONE of the most original comedians on the comedy circuit is returning to Donegal for another hilarious night. Funnyman Paddy McDonnell is promising jokes, laughs, and fun for his upcoming gig at An Grianan in Letterkenny in a few weeks’ time. Advertisement His last date in the theatre was sold out and […]
Gardaí warn Leaving Cert students about accommodation scams
GARDAÍ are warning students not to fall for accommodation scams as Leaving Cert results come out tomorrow. Results will soon be followed by college course offers, meaning that first time and returning students to third-level education will be seeking accommodation in the coming weeks. Gardaí have advised the public to be careful when looking for accommodation and to […]
Man arrested after major drugs seizure in Letterkenny
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DRUGS worth an estimated street value of €14,000 were seized in Letterkenny this week during a multi-agency operation which included the Garda Armed Support Unit. A Garda spokesperson confirmed to the Donegal News that the suspected cannabis seizure was made after two residential properties were searched in the Cullion Road area on Tuesday morning. A […]
Catherine Ardagh TD visits Donegal Domestic Violence Services
DONEGAL Domestic Violence Services was delighted to welcome Catherine Ardagh TD, to its service in Letterkenny. The visit provided an opportunity to highlight the vital frontline work undertaken by Donegal Domestic Violence Services and Donegal Women’s Centre in supporting women and children experiencing Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence (DSGBV) across Donegal. Fiona Jordan, Interim […]
Tip O’Neill Awards: Kate Barton exemplifies community spirit
THE annual Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards will take place in The Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana this year. As Donegal prepares to welcome the award recipients this September, one of this year’s honourees, Kate Barton, exemplifies the global influence, community spirit and enduring connection to Ireland that the awards seek to celebrate. The award was […]
Donegal impresses at the Rose of Tralee 2026
THE Rose of Tralee International Festival 2026 featured plenty of Donegal representation. Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh was eventually crowned the Rose of Tralee last night. Donegal Rose Emma Nelis did her county proud as she appeared on the selection on Monday. Advertisement Emma is 24 years old from Gartan and teaches History and English […]
Letterkenny duo appear on first series of Tinder Double Date Island
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TWO young Letterkenny men have been selected to take part in the landmark series of Tinder Double Date Island. Michael Harris (23) and Gabby Aduaka (25) will pair up on this summer’s series. Outside of the spotlight Michael works as a special needs assistant and Gabby as a personal trainer. Advertisement The friends are also […]
The RSA’s Free Check it Fits Service is coming back to Donegal
THE RSA’s free seat check services is returning to Donegal next week. Over half of child car seats (54%) checked by the Road Safety Authority’s Check it Fits service were incorrectly fitted and needed some type of adjustment to make them a safe fit. If a child’s car seat isn’t fitted correctly, it could lead […]