When asked about the late Dolly Parton, Margo O’Donnell speaks with the kind of fondness that is reserved for the most special people in our lives. Both known as ‘Queens of Country’ in their own right, Dolly and Margo’s enduring friendship began in the late 1990s. The two remarkable women first bonded over their rural […]
Donegal-born businesswoman wins national award
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FOUNDER and chief executive of Digital Training Institute, Joanne Sweeney has been named national established businesswoman of the year at the Network Ireland Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026. Joanne, who is a former Highland Radio journalist, received the award at the national gala in The Galmont Hotel, Galway, on Friday, September 18, after representing […]
On-the-run killer to appear before Letterkenny court on Monday
AN on-the-run killer who absconded after being permitted to attend his father’s funeral in Derry will appear before Letterkenny District Court on Monday. Gary Anderson, 29, had been on the run for nine days before he was arrested by Gardaí at a mobile home in Fahan near Buncrana on Wednesday. He was sentenced in 2023 […]
Creativity and spirit of volunteers celebrated in photography competition
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THE role of volunteers and the part they play within their local communities in Donegal is being celebrated in an annual photography competition that is getting bigger and better every year. Last week, the winners of the 2026 Donegal Volunteer Photography Awards were unveiled and winning entries offer a window into life across Donegal. The […]
From Muckish to the Mayoralty and beyond
By Cllr Troy Gallagher, LB Islington WHEN we, back home in Donegal, think about our diaspora in London, our minds often drift to comfortable, nostalgic images – visiting relatives for a weekend, traditional music sessions in Irish pubs, or the roaring success of our county’s major construction firms. But as someone who has stood on […]
New refurbished gym and fitness studio officially launched at Aura Letterkenny
The newly refurbished gym and fitness studio at Aura Letterkenny is now open, offering more space and even better facilities for those who want to stay fit and healthy. The official launch of the new facilities took place recently with a number of special guests in attendance including Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue. The […]
Letter to Editor: Recent removal of trees could have been avoided
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On Main Street in Letterkenny, there is construction underway on some old houses. Behind these houses, there are large backyards, a kind of urban wildlife refuge in the heart of the town: small animals, squirrels, wild cats, birds, trees that are the pillar of life on this planet, whether fruit-bearing or not, regulating the climate, […]
LUH Emergency Department extremely busy this evening
LETTERKENNY University Hospital is reporting another busy evening at its Emergency Department (ED) and say they are implementing all possible measures to improve patient flow. They have asked the public to only attend ED in an emergency situation. Already today over 150 people have attended ED, and the numbers have been high for the entire […]
Lifesaving defibrillators delivered to islands of Donegal Gaeltacht
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SEVEN defibrillators are being made available across Donegal’s small Gaeltacht islands following a successful funding application by Comharchumann na nOileán Beag. The defibrillators supported through the Leader Programme, will be located on Inis Caorach, Inis Fraoigh, Inis Mhic a’ Doirn, Oileán Ghabhla, Inis Oirthear, Inis Bó Finne and Oileán Ruaidh. With none of the islands […]
Witness may have seen Omagh bomb car day before attack
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AN EYE-WITNESS reported to police in the days after the 1998 Omagh Bomb atrocity she may have seen the car which carried the bomb to the town parked on Market Street 24 hours before the atrocity. Details of the movements of the maroon Vauxhall Cavalier are being studied in detail by the Omagh Bombing Inquiry. Chapter […]