DONEGAL based filmmaker and author Ciarán McCann is celebrating the successful launch of his debut sci-fi fantasy novel, Ravage: A Psycho Hunter Novel, which took place this past Friday, March 21, at the Bridge Inn, Dungloe. The event saw an enthusiastic turnout of fans, friends, and literary enthusiasts, all eager to support McCann’s transition from […]
Man who died in Carrigart collision named locally
Gardaí are continuing to appeal to witnesses of yesterday’s fatal single vehicle collision in Carrigart. The man has been named locally as Danny Gallagher, from Dundoan in Downings. Mr. Gallagher, who was in his late 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene of the single-vehicle collision which occurred on the R245 at Carrigart at around […]
Donegal house prices increase by 5 per cent since January
THE price of the average second-hand three-bed semi in County Donegal has risen by 5.6 per cent to €190,000 in the last three months, according to the latest Real Estate Alliance survey. Prices have increased by 17 per cent since last March, and homes are selling in an average of four weeks, the Q1 REA […]
Oakfield Park prepares for a new food festival
Oakfield Park is gearing up for a weekend of delicious food, exceptional craft and live entertainment, as they prepare for the Donegal Festival of Food and Craft which takes place in May. The two-day event, set in The Paddock of the Upper Gardens extending down to the Allée in the Lower Gardens of Oakfield Park, […]
Celebrating the legacy of Martin McGuinness on his eighth anniversary
by Louise Doyle THE North’s first minister shared her personal and political journey with Martin McGuinness at a special event on the eve of the eighth anniversary of his death. The emotive conversation between Michelle O’Neill and human rights activist Andrée Murphy was held in the Ebrington Hotel in the Bogside man’s beloved home city of […]
Extended respite services at Letterkenny facility ‘not enough to tackle shortages’
By Róise Collins RESPITE services at Ballymacool Respite House in Letterkenny are to be extended, this week’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum West has heard. Following the successful recruitment of additional staff, the facility will soon be able to operate seven nights per week. Advertisement The Letterkenny facility is one of four centres in […]
Man (70s) dies following Carrigart collision
By Dionne Meehan A MAN, aged in his 70s, has died following a single vehicle road collision in Carrigart. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the incident, involving a van, at approximately 1pm today. Advertisement The male driver of the van was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has since been removed to […]
Parenting Column: Irish mammy’s – what is it that makes them so special?
It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday. Mind you, it goes without saying that mums should be celebrated and valued everyday of the year. Mums do so much of the heavy lifting around the house. Our brains are constantly on high alert trying to keep on top of everything. We know where the swimming goggles are and […]
Cranford to Carrigart road closed following collision
By Dionne Meehan GARDAÍ and emergency services are currently at the scene of a road traffic incident on the R245 at Carrigart. The road is closed with local diversions in place. Advertisement There is no further information available at this time.
Green light for Killylastin housing development
by Louise Doyle THE green light has been given for a housing development in Letterkenny. Plans were lodged by applicant PJ Construction London Limited in April 2024 seeking planning permission for the construction of a housing development containing 40 residential units at Killylastin. Advertisement The proposed plans comprised six blocks of two-bedroom terrace houses, one block of […]