A DONEGAL couple who operate an Airbnb in Trentagh have said they may be forced to close their small rurally located business if proposed short-term rental legislation comes into effect. Jason and Michaela Russell own and operate Hillside Lodge, a small, family-run guest lodge which, they say, provides their main source of income. The couple, along […]
Month’s mind Mass for publican Stephen McCahill to take place
THE month’s mind Mass for murdered Ardara publican and community stalwart Stephen McCahill will take place later this month. Mr McCahill (65), a father-of-two, who co-owed the Corner House pub in Ardara, died following a violent attack at his home at Beagh in the early hours of Monday, January 5. Michael Maloney, 32, of Loughross […]
Weather: Cloudy day with patchy rain and drizzle
THIS morning will be cloudy with patchy rain and drizzle. It will become wet and windy this afternoon as rain spreads from the south. Highest temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees in fresh to strong and gusty winds. Advertisement There will be a risk of flooding in places due to a combination of already saturated […]
Scam callers target Donegal pensioner
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A DONEGAL pensioner has spoken out about how he almost fell victim to a convincing scam that could have given fraudsters full access to his bank details and mobile phone. Eamonn Mc Donnell (79) received a call from people purporting to be from a leading telecommunications provider. Coincidentally, the call came after he himself had complained […]
Design changes to Ballymacool active travel project ‘under review’
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DESIGN modifications to Ballymacool Active Travel project are currently under review, Donegal County Council has said. A public information event on October last set out preliminary designs to residents, landlords and businesses located on the R250 Ballymacool Road, and invited feedback on the proposals. The proposed project seeks to establish “a high quality continuous footway and cycleway […]
From shed to success: Local musician’s whistles go global
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LETTERKENNY’S Callum Parke is changing the tune of what a normal working week looks like by making and selling whistles from his shed. Growing up, the Newmills native immersed himself in music, with rock n’ roll a particular guilty pleasure. From playing the guitar to mastering the tin whistle, it wasn’t until four years ago […]
Widespread sadness following the death of Adrian McHugh
THERE has been deep sadness following the death on Friday of Adrian McHugh of Stramartin, Derrybeg and Galway. He passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital following a short illness. Aged 55 years, he was a son of Sheila (née Curran) and the late Tony McHugh. Widely known and warmly regarded, Adrian was described as ‘one […]
The Ardara Distillery marks milestone with filling of 10,000th cask
The Ardara Distillery has reached a defining milestone with the filling of its 10,000th cask. A moment that signals more than scale, it marks the resurgence of a forgotten style of Irish whiskey. To witness the occasion, renowned whisky writer Dave Broom travelled to Donegal, underscoring the growing international interest in The Ardara Distillery and […]
Next Presbyterian Moderator grew up in Donegal
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 […]