Downings to feature in this week’s episode of Ár gClub


THE adventures had in 2018 by the players of CLG na nDúnaibh will be central to this week’s episode of the hit TG4 show, Ár gClub. Speaking ahead of the instalment, which airs on Thursday night at 8pm, a spokesperson for TG4 revealed, “The Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta weekend has finally arrived for CLG na […]

Firefighters want Brexit plan


THE DONEGAL Firefighters’ Association have spoken out about major concerns they have about cross border fire services after Brexit claiming Donegal County Council has no plan in place. Speaking to the Donegal News, Chairperson Stephen McFadden, said the Council has a “let’s see what happens” approach when it comes to planning for Brexit in terms […]

Letterkenny interior designer gets backing of Dragon


LETTERKENNY based interior designer Anne Tuohy has received the backing of former Dragon’s Den judge Theo Paphitis and travelled over to Birmingham last week to pick up an award from the business guru. Anne was handpicked by Theo as the winner of his Small Business Sunday (#SBS) award and became the first ever Irish Interior […]

Anti-abortion group pickets hospital for second week


ANTI-ABORTION activists are continuing to protest outside GP clinics in Donegal. Around a dozen protesters holding placards gathered outside Lifford Community Hospital on Saturday morning, the second time this month they have picketed the facility. ‘Love Both’ campaigner Margaret McGeehan said they chose the location after learning that a local doctor is among hundreds across […]

Host of new acts announced for Sea Sessions Festival


JUST when you thought it couldn’t get any better, Sea Sessions has added a host of acts to the line up for Ireland’s biggest beach party. Jax Jones, The Magician, Wild Youth, Hermitage Green, Sugarhill Gang with Grandmaster Melle Mel and Scorpio, Le Boom, Jerry Fish, Bitch Falcon, Trojan Sound System, DJ Hype, Boots and […]

‘Period poverty’ initiative gets first Donegal outlet


A project aimed at providing sanitary products to women in crisis has its first outlet in Donegal. Homeless Period Ireland was inspired by the gritty drama ‘I Daniel Blake’ which focuses on the flaws in the UK’s welfare systems. In it a young single mother is caught shoplifting sanitary towels and other personal hygiene items. […]

Donegal man relishing Winning Streak appearance


A Donegal man has spoken of his shock at getting selected to appear on the National Lottery game show Winning Streak. Gerard Muldoon from Killygordon will take his place on the lucrative programme tomorrow night on RTÉ One. “As much as you think you can be ready to hear your name called out, you can’t […]

Man hospitalised following Lettermacaward fire


A MAN in his eighties has been taken to hospital following a fire in Lettermacaward over night. The blaze broke out in the early hours of this morning. The man was rescued and taken to Letterkenny University Hospital where it is understood he is in a serious condition. Gardai say they are not treating the […]

Drugs seized in Carrigart


GARDAI carried out a search in Carrigart this morning when a quantity of drugs were seized. A house was searched as part of an investigation at approximately 7.45am and a small quantity of cannabis was discovered. A Garda Spokesperson said: “Gardaí carried out searches at a house in Carrigart at approximately 7.45am. A small quantity […]