By Tommy Curran CLOSE family, friends and neighbours gathered on Saturday to celebrate a remarkable milestone in the lives of Seán hAnraoí Ó Gallachóir and his beloved wife Róisín of Magheraclogher, Gaoth Dobhair who joyfully marked their 60th wedding anniversary. The occasion was filled with “craic, ceol, comhrá agus cuimhní cinn”. Advertisement The couple were […]
‘It’s not bad for a wee boy from the Gorbals’
GLASGOW man John McCafferty has been elected a Fellow of both The Royal Society and the Academy of Medical Sciences, among the highest honours in the scientific world. The prestigious accolades reflect his outstanding contributions as a world leader in biomedical and health research, work that has improved millions of lives. As a Fellow of […]
Gardaí conducting high-visibility checkpoints for rally weekend
GARDAÍ are conducting high-visibility checkpoints this weekend as the Donegal International Rally continues. Earlier this week, An Garda Síochána and the Police Service of Northern Ireland jointly launched their Cross-Border Traffic Management Plan for the event at Lifford Bridge border crossing. The ‘Keep the Race in its Place’ appeal was re-launched to urge all road […]
Creeslough NS pupils honoured with national STEM and enterprise awards
PUPILS from Creeslough National School have celebrated a highly successful year after earning a series of prestigious awards through the Junior Entrepreneur Programme. Children from third, fourth, fifth and sixth classes achieved the Platinum Award for STEM Excellence in the Research Ireland Curious Minds Awards. The achievement followed a year of engaging Science, Technology, Engineering […]
In pics: Féile Colmcille: Inclusive, innovative, inspiring
The Colmcille Heritage Centre is to be congratulated on the success of their Féile Colmcille held in Gartan from June 6-9. The different events were well attended by locals and visitors alike who enjoyed the imaginative programme delivered by experts and accomplished musicians and poets. The weekend was welcoming, innovative and inclusive, setting the bar […]
Charities vigilant against World Cup domestic abuse
CHARITIES have warned women to vigilant against a rise in domestic abuse threats during the World Cup. They were responding to Alcohol Action Ireland research that shows alcohol-fuelled domestic abuse incidents jumped after games. Donegal women’s support group The Uplift Project’s clinical director Jessica Gallagher said: “Research consistently shows that domestic abuse incidents can increase […]
Man to appeal life sentence for killing Donegal woman in India
A MAN who was convicted of the brutal rape and murder of a Donegal woman in India is set to appeal his life sentence next month. Vikat Bhagat (31) was handed a life sentence in February 2025 for killing 28-year-old Danielle McLaughlin from Buncrana in March 2017. Ms McLaughlin had been backpacking across India when she was killed […]
Two men jailed over Donegal human trafficking case
TWO Eastern European men have been sentenced to a combined 24 years in prison at Letterkenny Circuit Court following a garda investigation into human trafficking in Donegal. The case centred on the exploitation of seven vulnerable victims who were lured to Ireland with promises of good wages, decent housing and a better life, only to […]
Rare sighting of group of basking sharks in Donegal Bay
A rare concentration of basking sharks have been observed in Donegal Bay in recent days. Donegal Bay Conservation Trust said dozens of basking sharks have been spotted off Mullaghmore Head and surrounding coastal waters. The basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) is the second largest fish in the world, growing to lengths of more than 10 metres. […]