Taoiseach’s statement an ‘insult to the people of Donegal’ – Pringle


During yesterday’s visit to Donegal, Taoiseach Simon Harris made a commitment to a review of the defective blocks redress scheme after the upcoming General Election. However, Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has called the Taoiseach’s promise “an insult to the people of Donegal”. “They’ve had years to do this. Affected homeowners have been telling […]


Weather: Dry day with sunny spells 


Overnight mist and fog will gradually clear this morning. Today will be dry overall with sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 8 to 10 degrees in a light variable breeze. Advertisement Tonight will be calm with some mist and fog. It will remain dry apart from the odd spot of drizzle. Lowest temperatures of 4 to […]


Radio Maria Christmas fundraiser in Letterkenny


RADIO Maria Ireland will host their very first Christmas fundraiser in The Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny on Thursday, November 28. Doors open on the evening at 6pm which will include a four course meal, fantastic raffle prizes, live entertainment featuring local musicians Hugh P and Maria Doherty. Also in attendance will be John Carlin […]


School left “heartbroken” following the unexpected passing of teacher


Tributes have been made following the unexpected death of PCC Falcarragh school teacher, Shane Gillespie. The father of two from Keenaghan, Kilmacrennan and formally of Brookfield, Donegal Town died suddenly on Saturday evening. Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola has shared a moving tribute to the “inspirational teacher” who worked at the school from 2007. Advertisement “Our school […]


Donna Murray announces General Election bid


INDEPENDENT Ireland have announced Donna Murray as the party’s candidate for the Donegal constituency in the upcoming General Election. Ms Murray has a distinguished background in restorative justice, youth advocacy and community development. She brings over three decades of hands-on experience to the table. Advertisement She aims to champion policies that address Donegal’s most pressing […]


Plastic Christmas decorations wanted for Kerrykeel charity lights display


By Dionne Meehan KIND-HEARTED Kerrykeel couple Michael and Mary Whoriskey are on the hunt for unwanted plastic Santa and snowmen decorations for their magnificent charity Christmas lights display. The couple have been transforming their Gortcally garden into a magical winter wonderland for almost 20 years, raising over €100,000 for numerous charities. Advertisement The charity that will […]


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Taoiseach Simon Harris to visit Donegal today


By Diarmaid Doherty THE Taoiseach Simon Harris will be in Donegal today as the general election campaign swings firmly into gear. He will visit Letterkenny later this afternoon and he’ll then stop off in Ballybofey and Stranorlar as part of a visit to the North West. Advertisement It comes just three days after the Dáil […]


Biddy McLaughlin’s searing new memoir will resonate with Donegal people


By Evelyn Cullen WITH a name like Biddy McLaughlin you would be forgiven for thinking she is from Donegal. In fact Biddy was born and grew up in Dublin, in a rural ‘no man’s-land’ called ‘The Ward’ on the Meath/Dublin border, but her father and his people are from Urris-managh, Inishowen. Advertisement Her Uncle Dan, known […]


Loads happening at An Grianán as the birthday celebrations continue


By Paul McElwee LETTERKENNY’S iconic An Grianán Theatre will this evening host a special event as part of its 25th birthday celebrations. A performance by CoisCéim Dance Theatre, one of the first acts to perform at the theatre following its opening a quarter of a century ago, will once again take to the stage after […]