It was a morning of celebration at Little Angels School in Letterkenny today where the school’s brand new Sensory Room was officially opened. The facility is sponsored by local company, PGIM Ireland and representatives of PGIM joined parents, staff members, pupils and friends for the grand opening. North West Newspix were there to capture the […]
24 new Donegal electoral divisions designated CLÁR areas
THERE has been a major expansion to the CLÁR Programme, with a total of 24 new electoral divisions in Donegal designated as CLÁR areas. The announcement was made today by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD. This follows a commitment given in the Programme for Government to carry out […]
Budding Donegal author wins national Short Story Competition
A BUDDING young author from Donegal has been crowned the junior winner of Specsavers short story competition in this year’s An Post Irish Book Awards. Charles Dominic Gallagher, age 8 from Donegal was the junior winner of the national competition with his story titled, ‘An Púca’s eyes.’ The senior winner was Esme Hadlow Davison, aged […]
CAO received almost 89,000 applications by its deadline
On its 50th year in operation, CAO releases 2026 course choices data accompanied by data on significant milestones in the organisation’s history. The 2026 data shows applications by course classification, course level and by applicant address. CAO received 88,817 applications by February 1 deadline. Most CAO applicants will be permitted to use the Change of Mind facility when […]
Advice First team set to Skydive for Lifestart Services Donegal
SIX members of the team at Advice First Financial Services Ltd are preparing to take fundraising to new heights — by jumping out of an aeroplane in support of Lifestart Services Donegal. The Donegal-based financial advisers will take part in a charity skydive in the coming weeks, raising funds for an organisation which provides vital support […]
Mary Lou McDonald meets families of Creeslough tragedy
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald, accompanied by Pearse Doherty TD and Pádraig MacLochlainn TD, this afternoon met with families of those who lost their lives and those who were injured in the Creeslough tragedy in relation to the request for a public inquiry. “Today we held a lengthy meeting with families of those who […]
Donegal Airport management meet department officials amid flight concerns
THE chairman and Managing Director of Donegal Airport met with Department of Transport Officials in Dublin today to further express concerns over the revised timetable. The new timetable, which takes effect from March 29 under the new PSO contract on the Donegal-Dublin route, will see the abolition of the afternoon flights from and to Dublin. Further to […]
‘It’s been a privilege’ – Confirmation that Clare Clothing is to close in Letterkenny
Clare McNickle has offered a big thank you to her friends and many customers for their loyal support as she confirms her plans to close Clare Clothing in Letterkenny. News that Clare Clothing is to close after almost 26 years has prompted many messages of goodwill, but it will be seen as yet another major […]
Glenties podcast to represent Ireland at global awards in New York
A podcast exploring the unwritten social codes of Irish traditional music sessions has been nominated for four categories at the 2026 NYC Podcast Awards, with the ceremony taking place this Friday, March 13th at Bravo Studios in New York City. In Tune with Tradition – Perspectives on Session Etiquette in Irish Traditional Music, created and […]
Funding boost for seven agricultural shows in Donegal
Seven agricultural shows in Donegal have received funding totalling €59,400. The funding is part of an overall package of €1,046,400 announced by the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary. The breakdown of the Donegal allocation is as follows: Advertisement Ardara Show (Saturday, August 4) €8,400. Ballyshannon Agricultural Show (Sunday, August […]