THE Tunney family, from Letterkenny, in association with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, launched “Where the Linnets Sings 2026” at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast. It is a unique digital collection of 19 singers spanning five generations and featuring 42 songs made over a 74-year period. Some of the songs have been sung within the family […]
Free weaving event at Donegal Castle for National Heritage Week
A FREE introduction to weaving will take place at Donegal Castle for National Heritage Week. Errigal Handweaver, Siobhán Ní Ghallchóir will be on site in Donegal Castle on Monday, August 17 giving visitors an opportunity to learn about basic weaving and yarn processing. The workshop includes an introduction to the history of weaving in Donegal, […]
Chadwicks Letterkenny named finalist in Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards
Chadwicks Letterkenny has been named a finalist representing Donegal in the 2026 Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards. The award recognises leading businesses in the builders’ merchant sector across the island of Ireland. It is one of four builders’ merchants representing Connacht, Donegal, Monaghan, Cavan in this year’s awards, alongside Chadwick’s Galway, Ganly’s Athlone and Joyce’s […]
Arranmore RNLI assists three medical evacuations as busy summer continues
ARRANMORE RNLI assisted with three medical evacuations in recent days. On Saturday, August 8 at 10.12 pm, Malin Head Coast Guard requested the all weather lifeboat to launch to assist with a medical evacuation from Arranmore Island. The casualty was transferred from the lifeboat to a waiting ambulance in Burtonport and on to Letterkenny University […]
Gartan and Gaoth Dobhair pride in local Roses
THE communities of Gartan and Gaoth Dobhair are backing Rose of Tralee hopefuls Emma Nelis and Enya Crone as they prepare to take centre stage next week. All 32 Roses came together for the first time in Trim this week as the Rose of Tralee International Festival gets underway. The Donegal News recently caught up […]
Memorial cross thrown over Malin Head cliff
A MEMORIAL cross was thrown over a cliff in Malin Head. A man set off for a climb and he passed the memorial cross at Banba’s Crown but upon his return a short time later, he discovered that it had been removed and thrown over the cliff onto the rocks. The man returned the following day […]
LUH once again reporting long wait times at Emergency Department
Letterkenny University Hospital is reporting another extremely busy week at its Emergency Department which is again particularly busy today. The hospital said there are high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. In a statement, the hospital has confirmed that yesterday, Wednesday, LUH had 194 attendances […]
All eyes looked up for solar eclipse spectacular
ASTRONOMY Ireland sold thousands of special glasses for last night’s solar spectacular over Donegal. Sky watchers were told that the eclipse would be the best in the county for 27 years since 1999 and there wouldn’t be another like it for another 64 years until 2090. Astronomy Ireland’s eclipse glasses allowed people to enjoy the […]
Tributes to McHugh family amid public heartbreak at double tragedy
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A DOUBLE road tragedy which killed a hero All-Ireland winner and his wife has led to an outpouring of grief by the public, GAA legends, priests, the council, and friends. The victims were Donegal’s history-marking 1992 hero James McHugh and his wife Noreen, a long married couple in their 60s with two adult children. Following […]
Rathmullan artist releases new single ahead of Summer Sessions gig
A LOCAL artist has released his new single ahead of supporting Cian Ducrot at Summer Sessions Letterkenny tomorrow night. Rathmullan singer-songwriter Mick Russell, who goes by the artist name McGrath, returns with his deeply personal new single Home, released today (Thursday) via Some Action Records. Written as a heartfelt tribute to his hometown, the song […]