DESIGN modifications to Ballymacool Active Travel project are currently under review, Donegal County Council has said. A public information event on October last set out preliminary designs to residents, landlords and businesses located on the R250 Ballymacool Road, and invited feedback on the proposals. The proposed project seeks to establish “a high quality continuous footway and cycleway […]
From shed to success: Local musician’s whistles go global
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LETTERKENNY’S Callum Parke is changing the tune of what a normal working week looks like by making and selling whistles from his shed. Growing up, the Newmills native immersed himself in music, with rock n’ roll a particular guilty pleasure. From playing the guitar to mastering the tin whistle, it wasn’t until four years ago […]
Widespread sadness following the death of Adrian McHugh
THERE has been deep sadness following the death on Friday of Adrian McHugh of Stramartin, Derrybeg and Galway. He passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital following a short illness. Aged 55 years, he was a son of Sheila (née Curran) and the late Tony McHugh. Widely known and warmly regarded, Adrian was described as ‘one […]
The Ardara Distillery marks milestone with filling of 10,000th cask
The Ardara Distillery has reached a defining milestone with the filling of its 10,000th cask. A moment that signals more than scale, it marks the resurgence of a forgotten style of Irish whiskey. To witness the occasion, renowned whisky writer Dave Broom travelled to Donegal, underscoring the growing international interest in The Ardara Distillery and […]
Next Presbyterian Moderator grew up in Donegal
REV Richard Kerr, who grew up near Ramelton, will become the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s (PCI) next Moderator, after he was elected Moderator-Designate in the Church’s annual election for its senior office bearer on Tuesday evening. While he lived with his parents and five siblings, his father worked for the Reformed Presbyterian Church (RP), worshipping […]
An Grianán Theatre to lead major cross-border arts project
A LETTERKENNY theatre is set to lead a cross-border PEACEPLUS arts project that will foster creative collaboration across Donegal and neighbouring border regions. ‘The Viewing Project’ is a major two-year creative arts initiative developed in collaboration with An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny. The project is designed to foster meaningful cross-community connection, dialogue, and reconciliation across […]
North West Breast Cancer Ball 2025 raises €20,000
The North West Breast Cancer Ball 2025 has been hailed as an outstanding success, raising an incredible €20,360 in support of breast cancer services and research across the north west. Breast cancer continues to touch the lives of families throughout Donegal and the ball serves not only as a vital fundraising initiative but also as a […]
Gardaí carry out searches in Donegal as part of online fraud investigation
GARDAÍ from the National Economic Crime Bureau searched a number of properties in Donegal on Monday as part of an ongoing online fraud investigation. The searches led to the seizure of electronic devices of evidential value. No arrests were made during this phase of the investigation. Advertisement This comes as the Garda National Crime Bureau […]
Winning artworks by Donegal students go on exhibition in Omagh
THE top 42 winning artworks from the past two years of the Texaco Children’s Art Competition – in which three works by Donegal students feature – have gone on exhibition at Strule Arts Centre, Townhall Square, Omagh. Hosted by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, the exhibition is now open to the public each day from […]
Donegal motorists among highest speeds detected over Bank Holiday
TWO motorists in Donegal were among those nationally recorded driving at excessive speeds during the St Brigid’s Bank Holiday weekend. This comes as gardaí carried out an enhanced Road Safety and Traffic Enforcement campaign from Thursday, January 29 until Tuesday, February 3. During that period, 3,500 motorists were detected speeding, 193 drivers were arrested on […]