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 […]
Weather: Mostly cloudy day with outbreaks of rain and drizzle
TODAY will be mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, slowly clearing by early afternoon, with just isolated showers following. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees. There will be continued possibility of flooding in places due to a combination of already saturated ground, high river levels and high tides. Advertisement Tonight will be […]
Anagaire event to celebrate the legacy of Pádraig Ó Domhnaill
AN event is to take place in Anagaire this weekend to celebrate the launch of a newly recorded version of ‘Ag Siúl Cois na Trá’ written and composed by the renowned Donegal musician Pádraig Ó Domhnaill. A famous version of the song was previously recorded by Clannad under the title ‘Thíos Cois na Trá’ but […]
Jim McGuinness and Noel Cunningham launch the 2026 Bluestack Challenge
TWO of Donegal’s most respected and well-known personalities, Jim McGuinness and Noel Cunningham, launched this year’s Bluestack Challenge in Donegal Town last Friday. The challenge, which will take place on Saturday, June 13, promises stunning views, amazing camaraderie, a great sense of achievement, and a fantastic day out! First held in 2002, the Bluestack Challenge […]
Donegal’s Joe Mulholland to be laid to rest on Monday
THE founder and driving force behind the MacGill Summer School in Glenties, Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, will be laid to rest on Monday following his sad passing at the weekend. Dr Mulholland, former Managing Director of RTÉ Television, passed away peacefully on Saturday after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family and in […]