A rescue response was launched in Bundoran on Friday evening after three people got into difficulty while swimming at Tulland Strand. Bundoran RNLI’s lifeboat arrived at the scene at around 9.15pm and located one of the swimmers who had made it to nearby rocks. The other two people managed to swim to shore. One swimmer […]
IN PICS: Mary from Dungloe Festival Gala Ball
Premium
The Mary from Dungloe Festival Gala Ball took place at the Waterfront Hotel in Dungloe on Friday night. The Gala Ball is always one of the highlights of the annual festival and once again the guests enjoyed a brilliant night of celebration with entertainment provided by the Hard to Beat Band. As you can see […]
A wonderful success: All the results from the 50th Burtonport Festival
WITH big crowds of young and not so young, beautiful weather, and a wonderful programme of events and entertainment, this year’s 50th Burtonport Festival was undoubtedly one of the best yet. The organising committee deserve special praise for organising another memorable festival and as you can see from the round up of the results from […]
Emotional day as Annagry Post Office closes its door
Premium
By Eoin McGarvey THE closure of Annagry Post Office on Friday afternoon marks the end of an era in the village and has left a deep sense of loss and sadness in the community. For generations, the post office has been far more than a place to collect pensions, send parcels, or pay bills. It […]
YOUR MONEY: Losing your job doesn’t have to cost you your financial future
Premium
Redundancy rarely arrives at a convenient time. However strong some-one’s finances might look on paper, the sudden loss of an income can shake the whole household, from mortgage repayments to everyday spending. But with a clear head and the right sequence of decisions, the damage can be contained and some people even come out the […]
ATU issues €14,000 tax-free reminder to boost student digs
Premium
RENTAL accommodation shortages have been highlighted by Donegal university bosses. The new academic term begins next month for some students at Atlantic University (ATU) Donegal – and rooms are already limited. The university issued an appeal on social media for accommodation to be found, especially in Letterkenny. Advertisement It has reminded local households of a […]
FRESH TAKE: Endometriosis – when women are neglected and not believed
Premium
I remember driving one afternoon a few years ago, listening to Joe Duffy’s Liveline on RTÉ Radio 1. The programme stopped me in my tracks. Woman after woman described years of pain and how endometriosis had changed her life. Some spoke about the stark choices presented to them as ways of managing the pain, others […]
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Way We Were
Premium
Aoife Doherty delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. July 24, 1976 Worst tourist season in Donegal since 1971 DONEGAL is regarded by some in the tourist business as currently experiencing the worst season since 1971, which was then regarded as the worst year since tourism had been boosted […]
Defective concrete campaigner warns that new scheme cannot fail
Premium
Tenants have suffered “unacceptable living conditions for far too long” DEFECTIVE concrete home tenants look set to benefit from a new Government scheme that acknowledges the scale of the crisis. From September, the Defective Concrete Blocks Social Housing Scheme is due to begin, it has been announced. Advertisement Campaigners like Donegal County Councillor Joy Beard […]
Help celebrate #LoveDonegal Day this September
Premium
THIS year’s #LoveDonegal Day will take place on Thursday, September 17, bringing together communities, businesses, schools, organisations and members of the Donegal Diaspora. The day celebrates the people, places, culture and community spirit that make Donegal so special. Now in its seventh consecutive year, the initiative encourages everyone with a connection to Donegal to share their […]