From Letterkenny and Fanad to the frontlines of a revolution that changed the world THE United States of America is celerating a major milestone in its history, with attention in Donegal focusing on the role that locals played in securing independence for the future global superpower. Saturday was July 4 and American marked the 250th […]
Man tragically killed in county’s eighth road fatality
A YOUNG man was tragically killed and three more people were hospitalised following a collision of two cars. The fatality occurred at Kinnego Cross in Ballymagan outside Buncrana on Saturday around 9pm. The young man was in his 20s and was pronounced dead at the scene, while a passenger, who is also in his 20s, […]
Country music star Nathan teases more new music
COUNTRY music star Nathan Carter has ramped up excitement among fans after releasing his new single ‘What’s Up’. The track has landed on both local and national radio alongside streaming platforms – and more is on the way. The singer is due to headline a special summer concert at the Bridge Inn Dungloe Marquee on Saturday, […]
Business scoops award at national ceremony
A Donegal business has been recognised at the National Enterprise Awards for the fourth year in a row. Niche SSP won the Regional Award Northwest at the National Enterprise Awards. It following wins by Seabound in 2025, Living Green in 2024 and Silver Strand Rope Works in 2023. Advertisement An awards spokesperson said: “Niche SSP, […]
Finn Valley Agricultural Show records bumper year
The Finn Valley Agricultural Show was staged for 33rd time and it was another huge success, revealed organisers. The annual Finn Valley Agricultural Show, which was one of the biggest yet, was held in Killygordon. It was lovely to see young enthusiasts like Aoibhe McShane and her horse Smokey, plus Jack Bradley with his Friesian […]
Motorists to be hit with road closures
TWO significant road closures have been announced that will affect motorists this week. Uisce Éireann works, which the semi-State body described as “key water network upgrades to unlock housing in Letterkenny”, are to get underway at “Leck Road and Woodlands to boost capacity and support growth”. The works began last Wednesday and are expected to […]
New Mills 10K attracts huge field despite conditions
CHALLENGING conditions affected road runners during the latest highly successful 10K road race around New Mills and Rockhill in Letterkenny. The event, which is hosted by Letterkenny Athletic Club, was staged on Sunday past. Participants endured strong winds, according to the club, but the club revealed that did not “stop some fantastic performances across the […]
Donegal students escaping to Australia
A STUDENT travel agency has ranked Donegal as the sixth most eager county in Ireland to escape to Australia. USIT measured a year of Google search demands for Australia-related terms against each county’s population aged 18 to 35. The agency claimed that this is the age group most eligible for the main working holiday visa. […]
The county is in rail need to get on track
It is claimed that Donegal has been snubbed by the Shared Island Fund RAIL campaigners have warned that a €1.5bn project to improve transport across Ireland has “missed an opportunity” for Donegal. They are referring to the Shared Island Fund that was established in 2021 by the Taoiseach’s office to boost connection throughout the island. […]
Book launch in Rann na Feirste for Maith thú a Mhicí
By Eoin Mac Gairbheith The legacy of one of Rann na Feirste’s most renowned storytellers was celebrated at the end of the week with the launch of the book ‘Maith thú a Mhicí’, a collection of stories by Mhicí Sheáin Néill Ó Bhaoill. Ba dhuine de na seanchaí ba mhó le rá i nGaeltacht Thír […]