A Ballindrait man has taken part in a special commemoration in Scotland to mark the 80th anniversary of the murder of his aunt during World War II. Liam Canning recently returned from Scotland after attending the memorial ceremony organised by the Inveraray and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. The ceremony was held to […]
A dream combination that will light up the Balor
THE Balor Arts Centre promises a “dream combination of two master musicians” this Friday as acclaimed vocalist Iarla O Lionaird and pianist Ryan Molloy take to the stage for a very special gig as part of the Earagail Arts Festival. Vocalist with critically acclaimed Irish/American band The Gloaming, Iarla O Lionaird has carved a long […]
Accommodation offers withdrawn from 50 students
THE father of a young Letterkenny student has claimed she has become displaced after her accommodation suddenly fell through. Speaking to the Donegal News the Midlands man told of how his daughter was due to take up accommodation in Walnut Grove in September, having paid her deposit for the incoming academic year in May. But […]
Top trad musicians gather for Ceol na Coille
SOME of Ireland’s top trad musicians are in Donegal to celebrate Ceol na Coille’s tenth anniversary summer school and trad camp. Ceol na Coille Summer School, which runs from July 11 to 15, has become one of the ‘must-visit’ weeks of traditional music in the calendar year. Former Altan member Dermot Byrne joins tutors including Yvonne Casey, Deirdre […]
Thousands expected at twelfth parade in Rossnowlagh
THOUSANDS are expected to attend the Orange Order parade in Rossnowlagh this weekend. Over 50 lodges from Donegal, Cavan, Leitrim and Monaghan are expected to attend the procession, as well as visiting Orangemen from Northern Ireland and further afield. The parade is set to begin close to St. John’s Parish Church at 12.30pm and will […]
Bishop Alan on faith, exercise and a Donegal Camino
BISHOP of Raphoe Alan McGuckian says one of the first things he did on being appointed to the Raphoe Diocese was search the internet for ‘Park Run Letterkenny’. This month marks five years since the Antrim man was asked to oversee the diocese of Raphoe, making him Ireland’s first Jesuit bishop. In a wide ranging interview for […]
Raphoe man’s charity presents cheque for $1m
A New Zealand charity founded in memory of a Raphoe man has presented cancer researchers with a cheque for $1 million. The sum, paid to the Gillies McIndoe Research Centre in Wellington, is the largest single donation ever made by the Hugo Green Charitable Trust. The Trust has just published its fifth annual report, detailing payments […]
Tragic drowning in west Donegal recalled by sister
A woman whose sister drowned in west Donegal 50 years ago says her heart never fully mended after the tragedy. Máire Grae was one of four Irish language students who lost their lives when a freak wave engulfed them on Mullaghderg beach on July 13 1972. Máire, who was 14 and from Sutton in Co Dublin, perished alongside […]
EAF has ‘Pay What You Want’ option on selected shows
EARAGAIL Arts Festival is now offering a number of daytime shows in Raphoe as a Pay What You Want/donation to the artists and festival. Now in its 35th year, the festival kicks off on Saturday July 9 and runs until Sunday July 24 with events taking place from west Donegal and the offshore islands to […]
LUH under rising pressure due to Covid outbreaks
As of 3.30pm today, 77 people had presented to the Emergency Department for treatment.