Amber Barrett is the toast of Ireland tonight after she fired a dramatic late winner to hand the Republic of Ireland a brilliant 3-2 World Cup qualifier win over the Netherlands. The Milford striker’s goal on a memorable night at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork ensures that Ireland’s hopes of qualifying directly into next […]
Donegal Travellers Project has ‘helped to build a stronger community’
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DONEGAL Travellers Project (DTP) is celebrating a milestone 30 year anniversary this week. The organisation has been supporting members of the Traveller and Roma communities since its foundation. A conference was held yesterday at the Silver Tassie Hotel with a panel of speakers, a curated exhibition of Traveller and Roma artwork and a music session among […]
In pics: Letterkenny Pipe Band honoured after World Championship success
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THE members of the Letterkenny / Milford Municipal District hosted a Mayor’s Reception in honour of the Letterkenny Pipe Band at the Public Services Centre, Letterkenny on Thursday evening. The reception was held in recognition of the band’s continued success at the World Championships and its outstanding contribution to music and community life in Donegal. […]
Former patient’s heartfelt gesture to Rehab Unit at LUH
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THE official opening of a new outdoor garden at the Stroke Medical Rehabilitation Unit at Letterkenny University Hospital took place on Wednesday. The new facility has been part-funded by a former patient in the unit, Mary Bradley, who organised a number of special events which helped raise around €8,000 towards the project. Mary wanted to […]
Donegal v Cork: fans’ outrage at broadcast blackout
TV bosses’ controversial broadcast blackout of Donegal’s crunch All-Ireland match has been blasted by fans as an “absolute disgrace”. GAA fans were excited when the county was drawn for a first inter-county match at MacCumhaill Park since the famous ground’s €500,000 renovation. But fans’ fury was sparked when it was then controversially revealed that the […]
Good news for east Donegal community’s road campaign
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ACTION will be taken on a road in east Donegal that has been the subject of community uproar. Donegal County Council has said it may be able to provide lay-bys on the L-23742 Back Lone Road in St Johnston. This week, the Donegal News reported that the road has seen cars entering ditches as motorists are forced […]
New logo marks a new beginning for Donegal Education Support Centre
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A FRESH chapter has begun for the Donegal Education Support Centre in Letterkenny with the recent launch of its new logo – a modern symbol designed to reflect growth, innovation, and a renewed commitment to supporting education across the county. The unveiling ceremony was led by Paul Hannigan, Head of College, ATU Donegal, who described […]
Day of celebration at Letterkenny Educate Together NS
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Children, staff and the school community celebrated another special day at Letterkenny Educate Together National School on Tuesday with the opening of a brand new outdoor classroom and green area, along with the raising of the school’s 4th Active Flag. School SNA Aidan McAteer was given the honour of raising the flag and his proud […]
A new chapter for weddings at Villa Rose Hotel & Spa
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A BEAUTIFUL new chapter in Donegal weddings began on Saturday, May 23, as Villa Rose Hotel & Spa celebrated its first outdoor civil wedding ceremony in the stunning surroundings of its Cottage Garden. Nestled in the tranquil Donegal countryside outside Ballybofey, the picturesque garden setting provided the perfect backdrop as Aisling McHugh and Darren Campbell […]
Cost-of-Living crisis laid bare at packed Letterkenny meeting
By Jonathan Magee SOARING energy bills, unaffordable childcare, a broken housing market, and the ongoing defective blocks scandal, the full weight of Donegal’s cost-of-living crisis was laid out at a packed public meeting at the Radisson Hotel, Letterkenny, this week. The Sinn Féin event, hosted by TDs Pearse Doherty and Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and councillor […]