Money column: The cost of educating our children


We are at the time of year again when the primary and secondary schools are opening and older students are preparing to go to college. September is like a smaller version of January. It is a season in the year where it feels like a new start, we transition from summer into autumn and everybody […]


Local ramblers encouraged to enlist for Donegal Camino ’25


By Paul McElwee AS the fifth annual Donegal Camino gets underway on Sunday, organisers are appealing for casual walkers and seasoned ramblers alike to sign up for the remaining days. This seven-day walking festival will see participants traverse the highways and byways of Donegal, taking in stunning hills, coastal routes, and loop walks. It is […]


Council pays tribute to Ollie Horgan


DONEGAL County Council has paid tribute to former Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan who died yesterday  aged 57. Mr Horgan moved from his native Galway to work as a maths teacher in St. Eunan’s College Letterkenny and quickly became a prominent figure on the football scene in the County. A noted player for Fanad United, […]


A vigil for Sudan held in Letterkenny


by Paddy Walsh OVER 3,800 miles away from a country that is facing “one of the world’s most devastating humanitarian crises”, with thousands of lives lost and millions of its population displaced, a group gathered in Letterkenny on Saturday afternoon in support of Sudan – the nation forgotten and ignored by the international community and media. […]


First awardee under Rope Thatch Mentorship Scheme is announced


DONEGAL County Council has announced that its first awardee under the pilot Rope Thatch Mentorship Scheme is David McFerren. He will work alongside master rope thatcher Brian Lafferty. David is originally from County Down and has strong family connections in the Inishowen area of Donegal. Advertisement The Rope Thatch Mentoring Scheme was initiated by the […]


Sanctuary runner trio to take silver medal in Donegal Relay Race


A SANCTUARY Runner trio from Letterkenny capped off their maiden-relay race with a second-place finish in the Donegal Half Marathon last weekend. Chibuzor Victor Ogoegbunam, Menad Yahiaoui and Opeyemi Hopsy Adeyemi ran seven-kilometres each over the 21km distance finishing in the silver medal position (in a time of 1:30.50) in a competition which saw 55 relay […]