By Róise Collins THE community of Gaoth Dobhair have rallied together to support their beloved parish priest following a devastating fire over the Easter weekend. In the early hours of Easter Monday, a fire completely destroyed St Mary’s Church in Derrybeg, a cherished landmark at the heart of the close-knit community. Advertisement As fire crews […]
St Eunan’s Cathedral to host special Mass for Pope Francis
A Mass for the repose of the soul of his Holiness Pope Francis will take place in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, tomorrow evening at 8pm. Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. A special Mass will take place in St […]
Weather: A mix of cloud and sunshine throughout the day
THIS morning there will be a mix of cloud and a little sun. Conditions will be largely dry, but more cloud will build later this morning, turning any sunshine a touch hazy. Outbreaks of rain will follow later this afternoon with highs of 12 to 15 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be cloudy and wet overall […]
A winning team: Arachas announce Michael Murphy as brand ambassador
Exciting news as Ireland’s largest nationwide insurance broker teams up with Donegal GAA legend
LUH is ‘extremely busy’ with long wait times in ED
There are currently 66 patients in the Emergency Department with 18 patients waiting to be admitted.
WATCH: ‘We are going to do our best, shoulder to shoulder’
THE community of Gaoth Dobhair are rallying together to raise vital funds to rebuild St Mary’s Church in Derrybeg. Mary Coyle, who organised the fundraiser on behalf of Coiste Forbartha Dhobair Cuideachta Faoi Theorainn Ráthaíochta, said the parish of Gaoth Dobhair is in mourning after their church was destroyed in a fire in the early […]
Fresh hope for economic growth and job creation in Donegal
By Róise Collins CONSTRUCTION is moving forward at the new IDA Business and Technology Park, bringing fresh hope for economic growth and job creation in Donegal even as uncertainty swirls around international trade and US tariffs. The site in Carnamuggah Lower, which is being developed by IDA Ireland, is part of a wider strategy to […]
Fundraiser to rebuild St Mary’s Church raises over €36,000 in less than 24 hours
A fundraiser to support the rebuilding of St Mary’s Church in Derrybeg has raised over €36,000 in less than 24 hours. In the early hours of Easter Monday, a fire completely destroyed the church. Fire crews were alerted to the fire in the middle of the night and crews from Gweedore, Dungloe, Falcarragh, Glenties and […]
Weather: Mostly cloudy day with patches of drizzle and mist
TODAY will start off mostly cloudy with patches of drizzle and mist. It will brighten up with some sunny spells developing and perhaps a few light showers. Highest temperatures of 14 to 15 degrees with light to moderate northerly or variable breezes. Advertisement Tonight will be mainly dry with clear spells. Lowest temperatures of 3 […]
Donegal memories in National Museum book on rural life
A BEAUTIFUL compilation of memories about rural life in times gone by has just been reprinted for a third time due to its ongoing success. ‘Happy Days and Hard Times’ is a collection of memories, stories and images, compiled by the National Museum of Ireland, and it includes a wonderful submission from Donegal where one […]