Free 30-minutes parking in Buncrana must remain- Cllr Beard


BUNCRANA councillor Joy Beard has confirmed that she will not support any proposal to remove the free 30-minutes parking on the town’s Main Street. Recent media reports have referred to a county-wide review of parking charges. Cllr Beard has clarified that while a review has been referenced, it has not yet commenced and no date […]

Donegal Railway Heritage Museum launches Strategic Plan 2026–2030


DONEGAL Railway Heritage Museum has this week unveiled its Strategic Plan for 2026–2030. This document outlines the philosophy that will guide them as they strive to become one of the North West’s flagship attractions and community amenities over the coming years. In recent weeks, Donegal Railway Heritage Museum has announced several new grant-funded initiatives and […]

Tara Hotel chef scoops top award


TARA Hotel chef Paul Brady has scooped ‘Chef of the Year’ accolade. The Donegal chef has spent more than half his life cooking in hotels and restaurants across Ireland and Europe. In kitchens since he was 14, Paul had already been cooking for several years before finishing school and studying at the Tourism College Killybegs. Paul has […]

Carrigart gears up for prestigious all-island competition


FOLLOWING Carrigart’s nomination to represent Donegal in Ireland’s Best Kept Towns Competition 2026 under the Best Kept Village category, preparations are already in motion to showcase the village at the highest possible standard in this prestigious all-island competition. The competition is jointly organised by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht and the […]

Students to take the stage for Our House the Musical at An Grianán Theatre


By Ava Maguire PREPARATIONS are underway for the opening night of ‘Our House the Musical’ this Wednesday, as students from Loreto Letterkenny and Saint Eunan’s College prepare to take the stage at An Grianan Theatre. The musical, running until Saturday, March 7, promises a fantastic performance by the talented students from both schools. Advertisement The […]

Donegal musicians feature in bold new Irish-language music show


TWO Donegal artists are to feature in a bold new Irish-language music series which is set to shake up the music scene with fresh collaborations, daring reinventions and unforgettable live performances. Casadh sa Cheol is a six-part television series for TG4 that challenges artists from dramatically different musical worlds to swap and reinterpret each other’s […]

Council announces priority groupings as DCB scheme amendments enacted


FOLLOWING the enactment of the DCB amendment act and increased grant regulations, Donegal County Council has introduced a prioritisation process for applicants. Donegal has over 77 per cent of all applications to the enhanced scheme. Therefore, the local authority has undertaken significant work preparing for the implementation of the amendments, and the online portal is […]

Paris trip: Sleep deprivation, suitcase stress and memories
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by Saoirse Gallagher Just before midterm break, 46 transition year students and their teachers swapped classrooms for croissants and set off on an unforgettable four-day trip to Paris. From early-morning excitement to late-night adventures, the experience was one we will certainly never forget. Our journey began in the early hours of Tuesday, February 12, as […]

Donegal roads to be gritted tonight


Donegal County Council are to deploy gritters across the county tonight. All Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be treated from 7pm. They are: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta […]