By Frank Craig Donegal’s bid to find its new senior football team boss has been dealt a huge blow with the news that Malachy O’Rourke has ruled himself out of the running. The Donegal News understands that the former Fermangh and Monaghan manager isn’t interested in succeeding Declan Bonner at the helm for the 2023 […]
Investigation launched into major fish kill
INLAND Fisheries Ireland is investigating a major fish kill incident in the Glenagannon River in Inishowen. Environmental and Fisheries Officers from the North-Western River Basin District were alerted to the incident by a member of the public via its 24-hour confidential hotline number on Friday. Following patrols conducted along the river Inland Fisheries Ireland has […]
Nest of corncrake eggs found at Fanad Head
THE discovery of a nest of corncrake eggs in north Donegal is thought to be the first of its kind in Ireland. The 11 eggs were unearthed by a farmer at Fanad Head who came upon them while mowing his field. He immediately contacted field officers at Corncrake LIFE, a new State-led programme working with the farming community to preserve and even re-create the […]
iRadio is set to get louder in Donegal
The IMRO award-winning radio station is delighted to announce it’s got a brand new frequency in north Donegal, 105.0 FM.
Tributes paid as ‘remarkable’ McGarvey turns 92
COUNCILLOR Ian McGarvey has received birthday wishes from the Seanad to mark his turning 92 years of age. The Ramelton man first entered politics as a member of Donegal County Council in 2004 when he was 73. He has successfully contested four general elections and last defended his seat in 2019 when he secured a final tally of 1,522 votes. […]
300 new jobs for Letterkenny
THREE hundred new jobs have been announced for Letterkenny. The jobs will be created over the next five years by FinTrU, a technologically-enabled Regulatory Solutions company, following its announcement of an establishment of a European Delivery Centre in Letterkenny. FinTrU was set up in 2013 and is headquartered in Belfast. Advertisement It designs technology-enabled solutions […]
Ballindrait man marks 80th anniversary of aunt’s murder
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 […]