A LETTERKENNY pub has asked for help in tracking down a cherished All-Ireland football semi-final memento which they say was stolen from the wall of their pub. The framed article ‘15 Men And A Baby’ was written by local poet and author, Frank Galligan, and reflects back on Donegal’s famous All-Ireland semi-final win over Mayo […]
€77,000 funding awarded for EV charging points at Curragh Athletic grounds
CURRAGH Athletic FC is to receive funding of €77,000 which will go towards the installation of EV charging points at the club’s grounds in Killygordon. The funding has been awarded under the All-Ireland Shared Island Sports Club EV Charging Scheme, which is part of the €250,000 new development in 2026. It was announced today by […]
Weather: Temperatures set to plunge to -4 tonight
THIS morning will be rather cloudy but turning brighter as the day goes on with bright or sunny spells developing. Highest temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees. Cold and dry tonight with clear spells. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of -4 to 0 degrees with frost and ice developing on untreated surfaces. Light variable breezes or near […]
Phil Thompson and Shay Given charm fans during recent visit to Letterkenny
TWO football legends created plenty of excitement in Letterkenny recently with a surprise visit to Arena 7, delighting customers and staff alike. Former Liverpool and England defender Phil Thompson and Donegal’s own Shay Given, one of Ireland’s most celebrated goalkeepers, dropped into the popular dining destination for a flying visit yesterday. The visit quickly became […]
Last chance to nominate Donegal’s AXA Community Heroes
WITH less than a week to go, AXA is reminding people across Donegal to submit their nominations for the AXA Community Hero Awards before the 4pm deadline on Monday, January 5. This initiative celebrates individuals who have made a significant impact in their communities, while supporting vital causes across Ireland. Members of the public are […]
202 organ transplants carried out in Ireland in 2025
A TOTAL of 202 organ transplants were carried out in 2025, thanks to the selflessness of 68 deceased and 29 living organ donors and their families. The HSE’s Organ Donation Transplant Ireland Office (ODTI) encourages everyone to talk to loved ones about organ donation to make your intentions known. As we celebrate the lives saved […]
Teacher’s road to recovery after brain aneurysm
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by Lauren Wall A YOUNG Stranorlar teacher who suffered a life-changing brain aneurysm earlier this year has spoken about her journey to recovery. Elaine McGovern (39) was left paralysed in her left leg from the knee down following the sudden subarachnoid hemorrhage at her home in May. Advertisement The mother-of-one was rushed to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin, where she had […]
Weather: Dry day ahead with a mix of cloud and sunshine
TODAY will be dry and cloudy with lingering mist or fog patches at first. Clear and bright spells will develop early on with sunny spells at times too. Highest temperatures of 3 to 6 degrees in light or variable breezes. Advertisement Tonight will be cloudy to start with clearer spells developing early on with patches […]
Moya Brennan opens Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair
Moya Brennan of Clannad performed the official opening of this year’s Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair in Teach Hiúdaí Beag, Bunbeg on Saturday evening. The Scoil Gheimhridh will run until Thursday, January 1. Moya is pictured with Aifric Nic Niallais who made a presentation to Moya on behalf of the organising committee. Photographer Tommy Curran went along […]