NETFLIX actress Erin Doherty who plays a clinical psychologist in chilling crime story ‘Adolescence’ has Donegal roots. Adolescence has been confirmed as the most-watched limited series and UK title ever in the first two weeks of its airing, having already amassed 66.3 million views. One of the show’s biggest stars is Erin Doherty, who plays Briony Ariston, a […]
Photographer to hold ‘A Day In The Life’ exhibition
DONEGAL Public Participation Network together with Cara House Family Resource Centre proudly present ‘A Day in the Life – Donegal’, a remarkable photographic exhibition by renowned local photographer Joe Boland. This collection provides a powerful and heartfelt view into County Donegal while presenting its people and landscapes with genuine warmth. Through his sharp storytelling vision […]
Danny Gallagher to be laid to rest on Wednesday
THE victim of Donegal’s latest road traffic collision will be laid to rest on Wednesday. Danny Gallagher, of the Glebe, Downings was pronounced dead at the scene of the single-vehicle collision which occurred on the R245 at Carrigart at around 1pm on Saturday afternoon. Mr Gallagher’s remains will be removed from the Eternal Chapel of […]
Families to stage Dáil sleep out for Little Angels places
NINE Donegal families will join an overnight protest at the gates of Dáil Éireann on Wednesday in their continued fight for special school places for their children. The move is the latest bid by parents whose children have been unable to get places at Little Angels Special School in Letterkenny due to a lack of […]
Oral hearing requested as part of Creeslough redevelopment appeal
By Róise Collins AN oral hearing has been requested as part of an appeal lodged with An Bord Pleanála against the proposed redevelopment of the site of the Creeslough explosion. The request was submitted by Belfast based solicitor, Darragh Mackin of Phoenix Law, who represents a number of the bereaved family members of the deceased victims. Advertisement […]
Large crowd attends Palestine rally in Letterkenny
By Róise Collins A large crowd gathered in Letterkenny on Saturday afternoon for a rally in response to Israel’s breaking of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza. A sea of Palestinian flags marched from the hospital to An Grianán Theatre, where participants flooded the forecourt. Advertisement There, Cllr Declan Meehan delivered a rousing speech on behalf […]
Muckish Road closed for repairs today and tomorrow
The R256 Muckish Road (Ballyboe Mountain) is closed today and tomorrow for essential repairs between Falcarragh and the back of Errigal Road. The road will be closed between 9am and 5pm today and between the hours of 8am and 5pm tomorrow, Tuesday. Some traffic delays may be experienced outside these times also. Advertisement The designated […]
Weather: Dry day with a mix of cloud and sunny spells
MIST and fog will clear this morning leaving a dry day with a mix of cloud and sunny spells. There will be highs of of 14 to 16 degrees. Tonight will be dry with long, clear spells developing. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 5 to 7 degrees.
Donegal filmmaker celebrates successful book launch
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 […]