THE Crolly Distillery Experience has been recognised with the prestigious TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2025, placing it among the top 10 per cent of visitor attractions worldwide. The honour is based entirely on consistently positive ratings and reviews from visitors from around the world. It comes just weeks after the Visitor Centre celebrated its third anniversary […]
An Grianán Theatre enters exciting renovation phase
AN Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny, a cornerstone of Donegal’s performing arts scene, say the ongoing auditorium renovation project is progressing well. The beloved venue is currently in the midst of a transformative phase, with all seating removed and preparations underway for the installation of brand new carpeting. This renovation marks a significant step forward in […]
Roads project won’t be impacted by A5 standstill
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL’S biggest infrastructure project will not be impacted by the standstill of the A5 project in the North, the Donegal News understands. In February last year €600m was committed for the A5 North-West Transport corridor and work advancing on related Trans-European transport network (TEN-T) upgrades in Donegal and Monaghan. Advertisement The TEN-T project includes major road […]
Who’s the Lucky Lifford Lotto winner?
Daly Brother’s Circle K shop on Letterkenny Road, Lifford, who sold the winning ticket of last night’s Lotto Plus 2 Draw, is currently a flurry of excitement as customers flood in to have their tickets checked in the hope that they are the lucky winner of the impressive €250,000 jackpot. We spoke to Deirdre McGarrigle […]
Historic win for people with disabilities
By Evelyn Cullen PEOPLE with disabilities attending day services in Donegal will no longer have to pay the controversial €4 daily transport charge, following a Government funding decision hailed as a major breakthrough for equality in the North West. The announcement was made this week by Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley, who confirmed […]
Tenants to receive keys to new energy efficient social homes
COUNCILLORS from the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District have visited the recently completed social housing dwellings, constructed as a second phase of the existing Meadow Hill estate in Raphoe. These energy efficient homes were constructed by John O’Donnell Construction Ltd and consist of a three-bedroom specially adapted bungalow and ten two-bedroom, two storey dwellings. The estate road […]
Cloughaneely bands off to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
EXCITEMENT is building in Falcarragh as both the junior and senior Cloughaneely bands make their way to Wexford this weekend to take part in Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann –the pinnacle of Irish traditional music competitions. The junior band will be aiming to make history as they go for an incredible three-in-a-row title win, while the […]
Weather: Cloudy day with patchy drizzle
TODAY will be mostly cloudy with patchy drizzle to start. Sunny spells and drier weather is expected as the day goes on with scattered showers, largely drying out later. Highest temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees in moderate to fresh winds, strong near the northwest coast. Advertisement This evening there will be clear spells with […]
North’s Infrastructure Department to appeal A5 High Court ruling
By Alan Rodgers THE North’s Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins, has confirmed that the decision to quash approval for the £1.2 billion A5 dual-carriageway has now been lodged by her Department ahead of deadline of tomorrow for the proceedings to take place. The A5 is a major primary route in the North of Ireland. It links the […]
Newtown family honours late son’s 30th birthday with fundraising cycle
By Dionne Meehan A NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM family, who experienced an unimaginable loss almost seven years ago, is preparing to give back to the community that supported them through their darkest days. In November 2018, the Gallagher family’s world came crashing down when their beloved son and brother, Barry Gallagher, took his own life. Advertisement Barry, pictured […]