Saoirse Gallagher delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear Saturday February 21, 1976 BIG ANTI-BLANEY VOTE: AT FIANNA FáIL ARD FHEIS FIANNA FÁIL has said very emphatically that it does not want Donegal Deputy Neil Blaney back in its ranks. The vast majority of the 3,000 delegates from around […]
Wedding of the Week: From the Italian sun to Donegal soil
The Marleys say ‘Yes’ in Italy and ‘I Do’ in Donegal FROM a surprise proposal in Italy to a meticulously planned dream wedding in Donegal, the past three years have been a whirlwind romance for the Marleys. The couple first met in 2023, despite having shared many mutual connections over the years. Madly in love, […]
‘My interest in fashion and style – it’s all my mum’s fault’
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THIRD DEGREE: Emma Murray on helping women rediscover their confidence Hi Emma, thank you for taking this interview. Could you tell us a little bit about yourself, please? Thank you for having me. I’m from Donegal and have built my career working across Ireland and Northern Ireland, where I now run my business full time […]
FRESH TAKE: The ripple effect of a far-off war impacts on all of our lives
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WAR in Iran may be unfolding thousands of miles away, but for households in Donegal the ripple effects have been immediate. In just a matter of days, the cost of heating a house has surged, showing how quickly a major international crisis can stop feeling like a distant headline and become part of everyday life. […]
In pictures: The Cope Dungloe celebrates 120 years in business
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AT an early age, a young Patrick Gallagher from the Rosses began work as a farm labourer, first in county Donegal and then as a potato picker in Scotland. It was this hard work, with its long hours and poor pay, that inspired him to return home and set up a cooperative movement in the […]
In pictures: Donegal Women in Business are ‘Built on Belief’
DONEGAL Women in Business network hosted a special event in An Grianán Hotel in Burt on Thursday to celebrate International Women’s Day. The ‘Built on Belief’ event was organised as part of Local Enterprise Week. It celebrated Donegal women who are at different stages of their business journey, with short, honest talks organised to share […]
President Catherine Connolly to visit Donegal next week
DONEGAL will host the first visit of new President, Catherine Connolly, next week. President Connolly will spend two days in the county, visiting Killybegs, Lifford, Ardara and Letterkenny with events taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday. Donegal County Council will welcome the President to the council chambers in Lifford on Tuesday morning with an event […]
Gaoth Dobhair Credit Union draw prize goes to Canada
THE Gaoth Dobhair Credit Union members draw took place on Thursday and the lucky winner of the top prize of €20,000 was Manus Bheaid, Ballindrait, Bunbeg and who has been living in Toronto, Canada for the past seven years. This is the second time in recent years that Lady Luck smiled on Manus. In 2013 […]
Concerns raised over staff sanction delay for facility
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CONCERNS have been raised regarding the sanctioning of staff for a new state-of-the-art apprenticeship training facility currently under development in Letterkenny. The facility, a collaboration between ATU and the Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB), is due to open later this year in an existing building on the Port Road. However, this is pending sanction […]
In pictures: Cór Ailigh, Letterkenny celebrated at Mayor’s reception
THE council chamber in Letterkenny was blessed with the beautiful singing of Cór Ailigh at a special Mayor’s reception on Thursday evening. The members of the Letterkenny / Milford Municipal District were delighted to confer a Mayor’s Reception in honour of Cór Ailigh held at the Public Services Centre, Letterkenny last evening. The award is […]