A KAYAK was found during a search for a missing local man off the west Donegal coast yesterday evening. Paul Buchanan (50s) failed to return after setting off from Magheragallon pier in Gaoth Dobhair at around 5pm on Thursday evening. A massive sea search has been ongoing since Thursday night. Advertisement Yesterday evening, shortly after […]
Paddy Gildea’s butcher shop comes ‘full cycle’
by Tara McCormack TODAY (Saturday) marks the end of an era at the foot of the town in Letterkenny as Paddy Gildea of Gildea Farm Butchers pulls the shutter for the final time. After nearly 13 years of dedicated service to his loyal customers, Paddy has made the difficult decision to close the shop, citing […]
Slurry spreading deadline must be extended this year- Mary T Sweeney
Mary T Sweeney has criticised Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue for his failure to extend the time limit for farmers to spread slurry on their fields. The final date for spreading slurry on farms in Ireland this year was September 30, with the closed period beginning on October 1. The Aontú General Election candidate for Donegal said: […]
Is Downing Street graphic an error? Comedian Garron Noone has other ideas
By Dionne Meehan A DOWNING Street graphic which appeared to show Donegal as part of the UK in a recent video was done in error, according to the UK government. The graphic appeared in a short video which featured British Prime Minister Keir Starmer attending the UN General Assembly in New York last week. Advertisement […]
Donegal students through to Junk Kouture World Final
PUPILS from Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola are through to the Junk Kouture World Final. The news comes following the Junk Kouture Dublin City Final on Tuesday night where 10 outstanding teams were announced as World Finalists. ‘Lady of the Landscape’ by Aisling McFadden, Eabha McGinley and Sinead Browne of Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola were among the finalists. […]
Local schools urged to take part in Walk to School Week
Walk to School Week commences on Monday, and 21 schools in Dongal are being urged to take up the challenge. Green-Schools’ National Walk to School Week begins on Monday, October 7 for five days. Walk to School Week is a celebration of walking, active transport, and sustainable solutions to congestion outside schools around Ireland. The […]
Woman (40s) seriously injured after freak accident in Raphoe
A WOMAN (40s) was seriously injured after a piece of rubble fell from a historic building in Raphoe yesterday evening. Gardaí and emergency services attended the freak accident which occurred at around 5.15pm in the Diamond area of the town. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene following reports of an […]
Donegal man killed in work place incident in Australia is named locally
A DONEGAL man who was killed in a work place incident in Australia has been named locally as Barry Breslin. Barry (35) from Straleel, Kilcar is believed to have been struck by an excavator while working in Perth on Thursday, October 3. As a result of this, he sustained serious head injuries and was taken […]
Cliona and Marc’s wedding to remember
From Ballybofey to London and back again for a day filled with love and a splash of Guinness! By Tara McCormack THIS week’s wedding spotlight shines on Cliona Rushe from Ballybofey and Marc Flinn from Milton Keynes, who tied the knot in a stunning celebration in Donegal. Advertisement The couple, who met ten years ago […]
The film festivals putting the northwest on the map
By Rebecca Crockett IF you’ve ever felt distant from the shining lights of Hollywood, this week might bring you closer than you’ve ever been before. Not one but two film festivals are taking place, and both are bringing the best the north-west has to offer. Caroline Harvey, a writer and director based in Bundoran, is […]