Mali, a Bernese Mountain Dog, has been safely rescued after spending two harrowing weeks stranded on a cliff in Donegal. The beloved pet ran off from her German owners on August 16th while they were visiting Arranmore Island, spooked by high winds. Despite extensive search efforts involving locals, tourists, and even drones, hope for Mali’s […]
Healing Hands CD fundraiser reaches new heights
ONE year after his hugely successful CD album ‘Healing Hands’ raised thousands of euros for Doctors Without Borders, the Rann na Feirste man behind the special fundraiser is planning more special performances. A host of Donegal musicians inlcuding Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh, Manus Lunny, Ian Smith, and Stephen Campbell were brought together by Rann na Feirste’s […]
Plans for the general election gathers pace across the county
By Kate Heaney AS speculation continues as to when the government will call the next General Election, parties and independent candidates in Donegal are moving forward with candidate selection in anticipation of it happening before the end of this year. Sinn Féin sources say it looks like the party view at present is to run […]
Canon David Crooks: ‘I’m looking forward to Sunday worship from the pews’
Popular Reverend to retire after almost 50 years this weekend By Evelyn Cullen WITH almost 50 years under his collar since his ordination in 1977, Reverend Canon David Crooks hangs up his vestments as the longest serving Church of Ireland rector in Killea as well as All Saints since it became a parish in its own right. Advertisement […]
PARENTING COLUMN: May back to school time be filled with curiosity, laughter, and just the right amount of chaos
By Louise Flanagan And just like that, the summer is over. Most kids are back at school this week, with many walking through the school gates for their first day back. There’s a unique mix of emotions in the air – relief for parents, excitement for pupils, and maybe a pinch of anxiety for some, […]
HSE vaccination initiative targeting newborns to get underway
By Louise Doyle THE HSE is to ramp up vaccination programmes, including a new initiative this weekend for newborn babies in a bid to tackle an anticipated winter surge in respiratory infections. Consultant in Public Health Medicine, Department of Public Health, HSE West and North West, Dr Anthony Breslin, told the Donegal News that a […]
Gortahork couple to run first marathon in Chicago for charity
GORTAHORK couple Nora Fitzgerald and Liam Mullan are taking on the challenge of running their first marathon in Chicago for charity on October 13. Raising vital funds for the Ronald McDonald House of Charities along the way, the pair are now accelerating their training and fundraising efforts as the big day draws closer. Liam, who […]
Dungloe talk on Trump by descendant of local rioter
AN eminent American historian and prolific author, with strong Rosses roots, will share his experienced insights into the ongoing contentious campaigning in the US Presidential election, when he gives a talk in Dungloe this evening. As Donald Trump and Kamala Harris battle for the hearts and minds of Americans, Kevin Boyle will give a talk […]
All-Ireland success for Lifford musician
A TALENTED young musician from Lifford has had a year of success on her piano accordion and topped it off with a third-placed finish at the All-Ireland Fleadh. Jessica O’Donnell’s success began when she won the U-12 Piano Accordion at the Ulster Fleadh, Dromore back in July and then qualified for the All-Ireland for the […]
