By Jonathan Magee MOTORISTS in the Finn Valley have one less diversion to contend with after the replacement of Tiernisk bridge, between Castlefin and Doneyloop, which is now open to traffic again. The bridge had been closed since early July after a partial collapse forced the closure of the road, with traffic diverted onto the […]
Heartbroken family memorial will be ‘forever cherished’
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A WOMAN whose third child was born just two months after her husband’s tragic death has said she will forever cherish a memorial in his name. Donegal dad Damien O’Brien was only 35 when he was hit by a car as he walked home in California last summer. His pregnant wife Michelle, who gave birth […]
Warnings as throngs due at beaches under searing sun
SUNLOVERS have received several heatwave warnings as Met Eireann flagged dangers with temperatures soaring close to record highs. A hot 28C is forecast for Donegal today (Wednesday) and 26C tomorrow. It is slightly below Donegal’s record high temperature of 29.6C that was set at Finner, near Ballyshannon, on July 12, last year. Advertisement The national […]
Council to write second letter to Minister for Transport
DONEGAL County Council will write a second letter calling on the Minister for Transport to visit Letterkenny. Minister Darragh O’Brien has previously been asked by Cllr Gerry McMonagle to make the journey to Donegal’s largest town to witness traffic issues and ongoing road network projects. The Sinn Féin councillor previously brought a motion to write […]
Areas across Donegal hit with strict water restrictions
THE heatwave has reduced water stocks in Donegal to perilously low levels with night-time restrictions now in place for a full week. Five separate water supplies in the county have been identified as at-risk by Uisce Eireann. Hundreds of families across 16 affected towns and villages are set for significant disruption, provisionally until July 21, […]
‘You’ll never see it again’ – the day the Armada came back to Mullaghderg
By Jonathan Magee THE world’s largest replica Spanish galleon, El Galeón Andalucía, sailed into Mullaghderg Bay on Tuesday, marking two significant anniversaries on the Donegal coast. John Gallagher, known locally as John Paddy Óg, from Mullaghduff, organised the visit, and said the scale of the occasion struck him as the ship came into view. “That’s […]
Studio named in honour of Moya Brennan would have made singer ‘very proud’
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A NEW creative space for artists has been dedicated to the late Donegal musician, Moya Brennan. An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny officially opened its new studio which provides a flexible space to support artistic development. The studio can accommodate a wide range of activity from rehearsals to workshops, performances to education programmes. Advertisement At the […]
Cyclist to honour St Colmcille in 3,500 kms epic trek
THE gruelling 3,500kms pilgrimage furrowed by one of Ireland’s patron saints is being undertaken for a modern day cycle. Aidan Spence is replicating the trail of St Colmcille, also known as St Columba, and is due to arrive in Donegal. He has been travelling up Ireland’s west coast and is now set to cross from […]
Dail to hear that AI is ripping off Donegal artists
ARTISTS’ livelihoods need to be protected against Artificial Intelligence copyright infringements, the Dail is to hear. TDs were warned that Donegal’s writers, composers, musicians, performers, actors and other artists work hard to make a living and cannot be undermined by so-called “AI art” being churned out. A figure potentially as much as €22 billion has […]
Ice cream weather helps make a joyous Aonach Jack fair day
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Coiste Forbartha Mhín na Leice held this year’s Aonach Jack fair day in Meenaleck on Saturday past. The fair featured arts and crafts, music, fun, games, a fortune teller, a face painter, and a talent show. The sun shone brightly and the day was massively enjoyed by all who attended, according to the organisers. Advertisement […]