HEALTH chiefs have been warned that a long-awaited Donegal hospital upgrade cannot be delayed again. The warning was issued following confirmation from the Health Service Executive (HSE) that tender for renovation works at Buncrana Community Hospital has been published on Ireland’s national tendering website eTenders. Planning permission for an extension at the hospital was granted […]
Lennon Festival in Ramelton announces unexpected change
SUNDAY NIGHT LINE-UP CHANGED Organisers of the Lennon Festival in Ramelton have announced an unexpected change in its programme. Popular singer Sinead Black was due to entertain the crowds tomorrow night. Her act was scheduled ahead of the main performance by Michael English. But a change was announced today (Saturday). The very talented Emily Harte […]
FRESH TAKE: Annagry petition reflects a host of local and wider concerns
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When a post office or bank in a rural area is threatened with closure, people with no connection to the place may barely register it. From the outside, it can look like a small local inconvenience, another service moved to the next town. The possible closure of Annagry Post Office is practical, of course; people […]
Donegal Dail TD warns of hacking scam
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Donegal Dail TD Pearse Doherty has warned that a fake social media account has been set up in his name. The deputy also warned that crooks are using the fake account to con people out of money. In a Facebook post today (Saturday), he wrote: “Important scam warning. “A fake account pretending to be me […]
Revvv It Up festival gears up for take off for biggest yet
The countdown is well and truly on as the Revvv It Up Festival prepares to return with its biggest celebration yet during the Big Revvv Weekend from July 17-19 at Revvv Park, just outside Dungiven. What began as a small charity event in 2024 has rapidly developed into Ireland’s largest Tractor Pulling festival, attracting visitors […]
NLN Letterkenny and Donegal ETB celebrate learner achievement at awards ceremony
MORE than 30 learners from National Learning Network (NLN) Letterkenny were recognised for their hard work and accomplishments at a graduation and awards ceremony held on June 30. The event celebrated the successful completion of a range of supportive training programmes funded by Donegal Education and Training Board (Donegal ETB). NLN is a leading provider of […]
History of Burtonport Festival celebrated ahead of 50th anniversary
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THE official launch of the big 50th 2026 Burtonport Festival brochure, commemorative book and photographic exhibition was held on Sunday evening. MC for the occasion was the very popular Hugh Rodgers from Arranmore, or Hugh Nancy as he is affectionately known. Hugh had helped with previous festival committees with booking bands etc and always took […]
Tensions rise over graffiti debate between Glenties councillors
THE topic of graffiti on road signs caused division between councillors at a meeting of Glenties Municipal District (MD) today. A discussion on the subject led to a heated exchange between Cllr Michael McClafferty and Cllr Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig in Dungloe Public Services Centre. Independent Cllr McClafferty condemned what he called “signage getting […]
Logistical issues delay Spanish armada replica ship
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Spanish replica is to sail into view 400 years after original’s sinking LOGISTICAL difficulties mean a truly magical maritime spectacle has been delayed for at least 24 hours. The world’s largest Spanish galleon replica was due to visit Donegal this coming Monday, four centuries after a Spanish Armada vessel ran aground. Advertisement But organisers issued […]
An Post issues appeal to save Gaeltacht post office
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EFFORTS to save a vital Gaeltacht service received fresh hope when An Post launched a “last minute” nationwide appeal. The Donegal News has reported for weeks that the Post Office in Annagry is to close because the outgoing postmistress Breid McCole retires on July 31. An Post today, 21 days before her retirement, launched a […]