The Rann na Feirste-based circular economy and arts project, Ciorcal has been recognised at the national Circular.ie awards. Ciorcal is based in Áislann Rann na Feirste, a community centre supporting heritage, recreation, education, culture and community activities in the Gaeltacht area of west Donegal. They source recycled, pre-loved and broken materials from community donations and […]
A night of celebration at annual Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards
THE achievements, generosity and enduring spirit of the Irish diaspora were celebrated on Friday evening as the 2026 Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards took place at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana. Hosted by Donegal County Council, the awards brought together members of the O’Neill family, elected representatives, business leaders, community organisations, past recipients and guests […]
Donegal TDs among the protestors blocking route of Orange Order parade
DONEGAL Sinn Féin TDs Pearse Doherty and Padraig MacLochlainn are among the protestors who are blocking the route of a controversial Orange Order parade on the Garvaghy Road. A stand off is continuing in Portadown this afternoon despite calls from the PSNI for the protestors to disperse. Speaking from the protest, Deputy MacLochlainn told the […]
President Catherine Connolly visits Donegal island schools
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AS part of her three-day visit to Donegal this week, President of Ireland Catherine Connolly visited a number of island schools, including Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada on Árainn Mhór island and Coláiste Phobail Cholmcille on Toraigh island, both under the patronage of Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB). The President spent time meeting and speaking with […]
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Way We Were
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Lauren Wall 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 [email protected] September 25, 1976 Advertisement Big weekend of visiting anglers THIS should be a big weekend of activity for Cloughaneely Sea Club personnel as they act as hosts […]
‘I’m still coming down from the high’
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An 18-year-old Donegal singer is still coming down from the weekend of a lifetime after he was selected by none other than famous musician Tinie Tempah to play on the main stage in Stradbally. Only one week after receiving his leaving certificate results, Rian McCauley took to the Three main stage at the Electric Picnic […]
100th birthday celebrations for Donegal man Brian Kelly
FAMILY members and friends gathered in Dublin recently to share in the 100th birthday celebrations of a proud Donegal man. Brian Kelly was born in Tievockmoy, Stranorlar on September 11, 1926, the third child of John Kelly and Elizabeth (Sarah) Jane Cunningham. The family moved a short time later to Magheracorran, Convoy and Brian attended Broadpath […]
FRESH TAKE: Pride and passion still alive and well within local journalism
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There’s no shortage of predictions about the future of newspapers, or suggestions that local print is slowly becoming a thing of the past. More broadly, the media industry is often spoken about in terms of pressure, disruption and an uncertain future. But the work recognised at the Local Ireland Media Awards in Mullingar last week […]
Passing of a highly respected former Gaoth Dobhair teacher
THERE has been deep sadness at the passing of Máire Coll, a teacher whose long years in education were spent largely in schools of her own parish in Gaoth Dobhair Máire (née McGee) of Magheraclogher, Bunbeg passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital on Thursday last. A highly respected and dedicated teacher, she was held in […]
Families encouraged to apply for household benefit package
Older people and other eligible households across Donegal are being encouraged to check if they qualify for the Government’s household benefits package. The package provides valuable assistance with energy costs and includes a free television licence. The household benefits package provides financial support of up to €420 per year per household towards electricity or gas […]