RENTAL accommodation shortages have been highlighted by Donegal university bosses. The new academic term begins next month for some students at Atlantic University (ATU) Donegal – and rooms are already limited. The university issued an appeal on social media for accommodation to be found, especially in Letterkenny. Advertisement It has reminded local households of a […]
Railway Museum wants community enagagemnent for Heritage Week
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Donegal Railway Heritage Museum have called on the community in Convoy, Raphoe, and other areas across the Finn Valley and the Laggan for photographs and stories of the old railways or relevant aspects of life in the area from the time in which they operated. The call comes ahead of a Heritage Week event entitled […]
Wonderful line-up of musical talent at Donegal Fiddle
ONE of Ireland’s great accordionists will make a rare appearance on the fiddle at a concert during the Donegal Fiddle Summer School, which starts in Glencolumbkille on Monday, August 3. Dermot Byrne has toured across the globe on the ‘box’, but also has a lifelong interest in the fiddle. He takes to the stage as […]
Defective concrete campaigner warns that new scheme cannot fail
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Tenants have suffered “unacceptable living conditions for far too long” DEFECTIVE concrete home tenants look set to benefit from a new Government scheme that acknowledges the scale of the crisis. From September, the Defective Concrete Blocks Social Housing Scheme is due to begin, it has been announced. Advertisement Campaigners like Donegal County Councillor Joy Beard […]
Tributes following death of Mary Doherty, Carrigart
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TRIBUTES have been paid following the passing of Mary Doherty, Carrigart. Mary, née Conroy, from Belmullet in Mayo, died at home in Carrigart on Tuesday. Her husband Pat is a former vice-president of Sinn Féin. The Donegal News reported in 2023 that over 500 people, including party leader Mary Lou McDonald, came from all over […]
Glen Hansard mourned before Letterkenny gig
By Sean Murphy DONEGAL music fans were grieving following the tragically sad news that Oscar-winning singer Glen Hansard has been killed. The Frames frontman died following a motorcycle accident around 4.30am in Dublin today. Advertisement His death immediately prompted an outpouring from fans across the county. Music lovers from Donegal were well represented at gigs […]
New National Parks legislation to aid Glenveagh
MINISTER of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, has today announced his intention to develop a National Parks Bill which will place Glenveagh National Park on a dedicated statutory footing and establish nature conservation and restoration as the primary purpose of its management. The proposal to develop the Bill was brought to Cabinet […]
Tennis a great sport for young and old in Letterkenny
Gerry Clarke is a coach at Letterkenny Tennis Club.