Sinn Féin First Minister Michelle O’Neill was in Letterkenny today, visiting the business premises of PGIM Ireland where she met representatives of a host of local agencies. During her visit Ms O’Neill reaffirmed her commitment to unlocking the full potential of the north west. The Sinn Féin Vice President met with representatives from Letterkenny Chamber […]
Funeral arrangements confirmed for road victim
MOURNERS will gather on Thursday for the funeral of the young man who was tragically killed in a road accident. Aaron Friel (21) died and three people were hospitalised following the collision of two cars at Kinnego Cross in Ballymagan outside Buncrana last Saturday around 9pm. Aaron, from the Buncrana area, was pronounced dead at […]
Loving sister completes 660km cycle for late brother
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A SCHOOL vice-principal completed her epic journey across the length of Ireland on behalf of her late brother. Ronan Roddy sadly passed away at Donegal Hospice in January 2023. His sister Louise, from Stranorlar, set off last Wednesday from Ireland’s most southerly point Mizen Head in Cork to cycle to the country’s most northerly point […]
Burnfoot water supply disruption
Uisce Éireann crews are continuing efforts to restore water to around 50 homes in the Brae Road, Garvary and Gortcormican areas of Burnfoot, following a significant burst and two subsequent pump failures. The pumps failed after a major trunk main burst, complicating efforts to reconnect all affected customers. Crews worked throughout the weekend to repair […]
Bloody Sunday families to support Creeslough survivors
THE Bloody Sunday Trust is backing a campaign for truth and justice by loved ones of the Creeslough explosion victims. Tragically, 10 people were killed in an explosion in Creeslough on October 7, 2022. Their families recently went to Leinster House in Dublin to campaign for a full inquest as part of their demand for […]
Evergreen Brothers’ bluegrass roots is a festival hit
LETTERKENNY’S Blues and Roots Festival continued late into the night yesterday with a range of fantastic performers lighting up the town. The five-day music event, which ran from last Wednesday to yesterday (Sunday), has amazing acts like The Evergreen Brothers. The acclaimed folk and bluegrass band from Galway were easily one of the most exciting […]
Donkeys found without ears and crows devouring skin
Crows were eating them alive TWO donkeys needed emergency medical care after they were discovered emaciated with open wounds and ears missing. Donegal Donkey Sanctuary told the Donegal News that they are in a horrific state after crows were “eating them alive” and warned that donkeys’ rehabilitation will be like “coming back from war”. Advertisement […]
New VAT changes could benefit border companies
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BUSINESSES like food businesses and hairdressers have been boosted by the reintroduction of a nine per cent VAT rate – and those on the border could benefit most, it is claimed. The new VAT rate came into effect on Wednesday past, replacing the previous rate of 13.5 per cent, which was a pledge in the […]
Mercury Prize nominee set for Earagail Arts Festival
Psycheldic pop singer Gwenno is bringing her Mercury Prize nominated music to Donegal next week. Gwenno, whose full name is Gwenno Mererid Saunders, is a critically acclaimed Welsh-Cornish musician, producer, and former member of indie-pop group The Pipettes. As a younger artist, she spent two years in Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance. Advertisement It […]
Exciting new annual about Donegal to be unveiled
THE county’s Historical Society is launching its Donegal Annual in the Regional Cultural Centre. It is scheduled for this Wednesday, July 8, at 6pm. The Donegal Annual is in its 80th year and recently received a grant of €4,500 from the National Monuments Service. Advertisement The annual is being launched by writer and historian Dr […]