Burnley FC have announced the signing of Tyler Toland, who joins the Women’s team squad ahead of the new Barclays Women’s Super League 2 season. The midfielder has agreed a two-year contract, with the Club holding a one-year extension option. The St Johnston native spent last term with Durham after previous spells at Blackburn Rovers, […]
Lennon Festival launched with new queen
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THE hugely popular Lennon Festival in Ramelton is underway and has chosen its new queen. Every year, the picturesque town on the banks of the River Lennon launched its latest instalment with the Singing Pub Contest that ends with a new Queen of the Lennon. The contestants visit the Bridge Bar, the Silver Tassie, Purty […]
Farmers could get €10m Ten-T goodwill payment
FARMERS could get €10 million in goodwill money as part of the biggest infrastructure project in Donegal’s history, it is claimed. Tomorrow (Friday) is the deadline for submissions, including objections, about the unprecedented €1 billion Trans-European Transport Network Priority Route Improvement Project (known as the Ten-T). During discussions about the deadline, farmers and landowners were […]
Donegal man pivotal in US War of Independence
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From Letterkenny and Fanad to the frontlines of a revolution that changed the world THE United States of America is celerating a major milestone in its history, with attention in Donegal focusing on the role that locals played in securing independence for the future global superpower. Saturday was July 4 and American marked the 250th […]
Business scoops award at national ceremony
A Donegal business has been recognised at the National Enterprise Awards for the fourth year in a row. Niche SSP won the Regional Award Northwest at the National Enterprise Awards. It following wins by Seabound in 2025, Living Green in 2024 and Silver Strand Rope Works in 2023. Advertisement An awards spokesperson said: “Niche SSP, […]
Finn Valley Agricultural Show records bumper year
The Finn Valley Agricultural Show was staged for 33rd time and it was another huge success, revealed organisers. The annual Finn Valley Agricultural Show, which was one of the biggest yet, was held in Killygordon. It was lovely to see young enthusiasts like Aoibhe McShane and her horse Smokey, plus Jack Bradley with his Friesian […]
New Mills 10K attracts huge field despite conditions
CHALLENGING conditions affected road runners during the latest highly successful 10K road race around New Mills and Rockhill in Letterkenny. The event, which is hosted by Letterkenny Athletic Club, was staged on Sunday past. Participants endured strong winds, according to the club, but the club revealed that did not “stop some fantastic performances across the […]
Donegal students escaping to Australia
A STUDENT travel agency has ranked Donegal as the sixth most eager county in Ireland to escape to Australia. USIT measured a year of Google search demands for Australia-related terms against each county’s population aged 18 to 35. The agency claimed that this is the age group most eligible for the main working holiday visa. […]
The county is in rail need to get on track
It is claimed that Donegal has been snubbed by the Shared Island Fund RAIL campaigners have warned that a €1.5bn project to improve transport across Ireland has “missed an opportunity” for Donegal. They are referring to the Shared Island Fund that was established in 2021 by the Taoiseach’s office to boost connection throughout the island. […]