FINN Valley Men’s Choir is currently rehearsing for their upcoming shows in the Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey on Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28. The choir, which was established in 2018, has performed in a number of venues across the North West. The choir has provided a meeting point through music for men in […]
Donegal woman leading calls on national climate action strategy
A DONEGAL woman is part of an independent body calling on the government to develop a bold and forward-looking strategy for national climate action. Michelle Murphy is a member of Ireland’s Just Transition Commission, which has published its first report, urging the government to develop a bold and forward-looking strategy that places just transition at the […]
Councillor Gerry McMonagle elected as Chair of Regional Health Forum West
At the Annual General Meeting of the Regional Health Forum West this afternoon, the following members were elected to the positions of Chair and Vice Chair of the Regional Health Forum West: Chair – Cllr Gerry McMonagle (SF), Donegal County Council Vice Chair – Cllr Michael Kilcoyne (NP), Mayo County Council Tributes were paid to […]
Public order accounted for highest number of rally incidents
Ninety arrests made in Donegal Division
Donegal Mountain Rescue issues safety reminder to hillwalkers after recent callout
DONEGAL Mountain Rescue has reminded hillwalkers to stay safe when venturing into the mountains. This comes following a recent callout to assist two disoriented hillwalkers in the Ballyliffin area, who found themselves trapped in a gorse-covered gorge, unable to safely extract themselves. As darkness fell, the team from Donegal Mountain Rescue were deployed. Advertisement They successfully […]
Weather: Cloudy day with patchy rain and drizzle
TODAY will be mostly cloudy to begin with patchy rain and drizzle. Drier and brighter intervals will increase as the day goes on. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees. Advertisement There will be variable cloud and clear breaks tonight with scattered, mainly light showers. There will be isolated mist patches too. Lowest temperatures of […]
Donegal disappointment over new A5 road court ruling
LETTERKENNY Chamber said it is ‘extremely disappointed’ by the latest setback over the long-running plans for a new A5 road between Derry and Dublin. A judge today ruled against the decision to allow plans for the new A5 dual-carriageway to proceed. At the High Court in Belfast today, Mr Justice McAlinden said he had made […]
Donegal cowboys to feature on RTÉ’s Nationwide tonight
By Paul McElwee WHEN we think of cowboys, it conjures up images of wagon trails and wide open prairies; pretty much the Wild West or, in the case of a dedicated group of cowboy enthusiasts the ‘Wild North West’, due to be featured on RTE’s Nationwide this evening. The Donegal Western Trail Riders Association has […]
Veronica’s ‘Donegal Sands’ brings coastline to canvas
By Connie Duffy THERE’S something truly special stirring in the heart of Donegal’s art scene this summer. Celebrated local artist Veronica Maguire returns with her sixth solo exhibition, Donegal Sands, a dazzling homage to the county’s most captivating beaches – each painting as vibrant, textured, and alive as the coastline itself. Advertisement Running between Friday, […]
The Way We Were
Aoife Doherty delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com June 14, 1975 Advertisement Heat wave brings Donegal water famine fears THE SUNSHINE and dry weather that has delighted Donegal over the recent weeks is also leading […]