THE THIRD DEGREE – with counsellor, Martin McFadden


People have always had issues, but as Humanistic Integrative Counsellor, Martin McFadden explains, those issues appear to be multiplying. He’s been speaking to Paul Bradley Hi Martin, how are things with you? Things are OK with me, I suppose, especially considering the hugely challenging times we find ourselves in. Like everyone I have good days […]


Gardeners and herbalists gather for event in Killybegs


By Sean Hillen AVID gardeners, herbalists and nature lovers from countries as diverse as South Africa, England and Ukraine as well as many parts of Donegal gathered this week in Killybegs to share their knowledge about health-giving herbs and plants. The well-attended event at the Niall Mór Community and Enterprise Centre was part of the […]


Music, story and poetry at An Focal Beo Festival


THERE will be a wealth of story, poetry, music, culture, heritage and new insights available for all at Líonra Leitir Ceanainn’s An Focal Beo festival which will run in the town from Sunday, May 11 to Friday, May 23. To set things off there will be a bus tour round the Fanad Peninsula with local […]


Deaths in Donegal, Monday, May 5


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bernie Deeney, Burnfoot Donnchadh Eddie Ó Duibheannaigh, Ranafast Advertisement Kieran Boyce, New York and Glenties Conal (Ban) Patrick Mc Nelis, Glenties Bernard Keyes, Falcarragh and London   Bernie Deeney, Burnfoot The death has occurred at her home of Bernie Deeney (née McCarron), Magherabeg, Burnfoot. Predeceased by her […]


The Way We Were


Róise Collins delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com MAY 3, 1975 GLENDOWAN ONE-TEACHER SCHOOL IS TOPS IN NATIONAL DRAMA Advertisement The small one-teacher national achool at Stramore, Glendowan, has scored yet another major national success in […]


Croithlí’s ‘Big Ted’ comes home


A one-of-a-kind ‘Crolly Doll’ teddy has returned home to the Crolly Distillery exactly 48 years to the hour after leaving the factory shop where the iconic toys were once made. The giant panda, lovingly known as ‘Big Ted’ by his owners, was welcomed back to the Croithlí Distillery (formerly the famous Crolly Doll factory) by […]


Songs and celebration as Bridie O’Donnell marks her 100th birthday


THERE were great celebrations in Áras Ghaoth Dobhair at Derrybeg last Sunday when Bridie O’Donnell celebrated her 100th birthday. Bridie, who hails from Keadue in the Rosses, was joined by her family, neighbours and friends to help her celebrate her milestone day. The fluent Irish speaker was in great form on the day and she […]


Emergency services tackle fire at Doagh Famine Village 


EMERGENCY services are currently tackling a blaze at Doagh Famine Village in Inishowen. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí are currently assisting the local fire service at the scene of a fire at a premises in Ballyliffin, Co. Donegal. “There is no further information available at this time.”