CLOUD cover over Donegal could not overshadow people’s desire to capture the once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse. Many people who saw the phenomenon five days ago will not see the next solar eclipse in 64 years’ time. Last Wednesday is the only time that it will happen in the 91 years between when it was last witnessed […]
Inch Mile Swim 2026 – A fantastic day on Lough Swilly
RATHMULLAN was once again at the heart of Donegal’s open-water swimming community on Saturday last as swimmers gathered for the 2026 Inch Mile Swim and Kinnegar 500m. The event, part of Swim Ireland’s 2026 National Open Water Series, brought together experienced competitors, recreational swimmers, local supporters and visitors for a memorable day on Lough Swilly. […]
Tunney Song Tradition Trust launch unique song collection
THE Tunney family, from Letterkenny, in association with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, launched “Where the Linnets Sings 2026” at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast. It is a unique digital collection of 19 singers spanning five generations and featuring 42 songs made over a 74-year period. Some of the songs have been sung within the family […]
Gartan and Gaoth Dobhair pride in local Roses
THE communities of Gartan and Gaoth Dobhair are backing Rose of Tralee hopefuls Emma Nelis and Enya Crone as they prepare to take centre stage next week. All 32 Roses came together for the first time in Trim this week as the Rose of Tralee International Festival gets underway. The Donegal News recently caught up […]
Barnesmore Gap Greenway Project plans published
DONEGAL County Council has announced the publication of the planning application, Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for the proposed Barnesmore Gap Greenway. The council say the publication of the application marks a significant milestone in the development of one of Donegal’s most ambitious active travel and tourism projects. The proposed Greenway […]
LUH once again reporting long wait times at Emergency Department
Letterkenny University Hospital is reporting another extremely busy week at its Emergency Department which is again particularly busy today. The hospital said there are high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. In a statement, the hospital has confirmed that yesterday, Wednesday, LUH had 194 attendances […]
All eyes looked up for solar eclipse spectacular
ASTRONOMY Ireland sold thousands of special glasses for last night’s solar spectacular over Donegal. Sky watchers were told that the eclipse would be the best in the county for 27 years since 1999 and there wouldn’t be another like it for another 64 years until 2090. Astronomy Ireland’s eclipse glasses allowed people to enjoy the […]
Tributes to McHugh family amid public heartbreak at double tragedy
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A DOUBLE road tragedy which killed a hero All-Ireland winner and his wife has led to an outpouring of grief by the public, GAA legends, priests, the council, and friends. The victims were Donegal’s history-marking 1992 hero James McHugh and his wife Noreen, a long married couple in their 60s with two adult children. Following […]
Rathmullan artist releases new single ahead of Summer Sessions gig
A LOCAL artist has released his new single ahead of supporting Cian Ducrot at Summer Sessions Letterkenny tomorrow night. Rathmullan singer-songwriter Mick Russell, who goes by the artist name McGrath, returns with his deeply personal new single Home, released today (Thursday) via Some Action Records. Written as a heartfelt tribute to his hometown, the song […]