Letterkenny joins national protest at Irish Language cuts


LIONRA Leitir Ceanainn joined 40 Irish Language and Gaeltacht groups across the country as they protested at the cuts in funding which have been announced by Foras na Gaeilge. The staff at Líonra Leitir Ceanainn and Glór na nGael were supported in the strike on Wednesday last, which took place outside Líonra Leitir Ceanainn’s office, by […]

Boogie’s last dance – 50 years on


By Eoin Glackin NEXT Thursday, March 6 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Hugh ‘Boogie’ McDaid, a young man from Ramelton killed on the night of his 21st birthday. Hugh is remembered by all who knew him as a unique character – a larger-than-life personality, never far from mischief but who always had […]

Buncrana vet to take on Glór Tíre challenge


By Paul McElwee A Donegal veterinary nurse, who has dedicated his life to helping animals on the farm, will be ‘moo’ving on to his other passion of singing next week by taking part in the new series of TG4’s hit country music show Glór Tíre. Buncrana’s Jack Larry (23) is appearing on the show’s 21st […]

Over 1,000 applications for vacant property grant in Donegal


DONEGAL is set to benefit from close to €5 million in funding aimed at bringing vacant properties back into use, with over 1,000 applications received by the Local Authority for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grants by the end of last year. Overall, since the launch of the grant in July 2022, Donegal County Council holds […]

The Way We Were


Dionne Meehan delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com MARCH 1, 1975 Advertisement FIRST SOD CUT FOR SWIMMING POOL THE first sod of Letterkenny’s new swimming pool, which is to cost £109,000, was cut on Saturday […]

PARENTING: What to do about Verrucas


Verrucas are such pesky things to deal with. What’s more, they seem to be very common among children. People don’t really talk about them, given that verrucas are hidden away on the soles of their little feet, but they are rife among children. It’s a battle we’re fighting in my own house at the moment. […]

The Third Degree: Guiding others to achieve their goals


Anne McHugh is proud of the role which the Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) plays in the lives of so many in our communities. The Ballyshannon native tells us of the challenges of being Chief Executive – a role that is busy and complex, but one that she loves. Hi Anne, thanks for doing this interview. […]