THE Church of Ireland’s Diocese of Derry and Raphoe held its inaugural service for Racial Justice Sunday in Letterkenny today. The service, which was held in Conwal Parish Church, focused on celebrating diversity under the theme ‘welcoming the stranger’. Rev Adrian Dorrian, who became Rector of Conwal and Gartan last March, said the decision to […]
Donegal singer Seán Feeny releases long-awaited debut album
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DONEGAL singer and songwriter Seán Feeny released his debut album Galactic Tides on Friday, a moment he described as “a long time coming.” Seán first recorded an original song when he was just 19 years old, almost 25 years ago. At the time, music took a back seat to the practicalities of adult life. “I […]
The Way We Were
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Saoirse Gallagher 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 January 31, 1976 Advertisement GARTAN AVENUE TENANTS COMPLAIN OF DEFECTS IN HOUSES AT a meeting of the newly formed Gartan Avenue Tenants Association in Letterkenny on Monday […]
‘History is on the walls of the main gallery’
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‘Declan Doherty’s Donegal’ exhibition opens in the Regional Cultural Centre. By Paddy Walsh CLOSE to a century has passed since a young cleric purchased some camera equipment and went on to record an extensive pictorial record of life and lives in his native Donegal over the subsequent decades. Advertisement It was a craft and a […]
‘It’s a fundamental breach of trust’
ST Eunan’s Board of Management is seeking an urgent meeting with Minster for Education following an emergency meeting convened to address its exclusion from the Department of Education’s 2026 priority list. In an open on Thursday afternoon, the Board of Management described the decision as a “fundamental breach of the trust placed in the state by the people […]
Essential water maintenance works taking place in South Donegal next week
UISCE Éireann is advising customers in South Donegal that essential reservoir cleaning works will take place next week. These planned works are necessary to maintain and protect the water supply for homes and businesses in the area. While bypass systems are in place for most reservoirs, helping to minimise disruption, some customers may experience reduced […]
‘It’s a privilege to share this award with so many great people’
THE newly selected Donegal Person of the Year for 2025, Packie Keeney, has dedicated his award to his good friend and previous award winner Stephen McCahill who died last month. Ardara native Packie was announced as the 2025 Donegal Person of the Year at a special event in the Lake of Shadows Hotel in Buncrana […]
THIRD DEGREE: ‘Things feel very dark in the States right now’
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By Paul Bradley Malcolm McDowell Woods on his latest novel, ‘What the Tide Leaves Behind’ which is partly based on the lives of James O’Donnell and his dog Iggy, and why kindness is so important in these turbulent times. Hi Malcolm, thanks for doing this interview. Could you tell us a little bit about yourself […]
Two Donegal women among graduates of Boxing Ireland Leadership Programme
TWO women from Donegal were among 29 graduates who completed a Professional Diploma in Leadership and Management as part of a collaboration between Boxing Ireland and Longford College. Sadie Duffy of Illies Golden Glove Boxing Club and Susan Pearson of St John Bosco Boxing Club were among those who graduated today. They joined participants from […]
Free Community Crime Prevention Workshop to take place in Letterkenny
AS cybercrime, scams and everyday criminal activity continue to rise across the country, Donegal Centre for Independent Living (DCIL) is taking proactive steps to support the local community by hosting a free Crime Prevention Workshop, open to all. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, February 18, from 12 noon to 1.30pm at DCIL, Ballymacool, Letterkenny, and […]