A TEN-year-old girl had a lucky escape after almost being hit by a mica block while cycling around her home in Killygordon. Niamh Moore narrowly avoided injury when a quoin came off the side of the house and landed less than a foot away from her. Niamh’s parents Aisling Coyle and Barry Moore built their […]
€378,000 funding for two Donegal theatres
THE Department of Culture and Arts has announced a funding package of €378,000 for two theatres in Donegal. Of that €290,299 will go to An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny and €88,000 to the Abbey Arts Centre in Ballyshannon. Welcoming the cash boost, Donegal Green Party Chairman Michael White said, “We are delighted to see this funding […]
Numbers waiting for breast screening in Donegal soar
The BreastCheck service is facing major backlogs due to Covid-19.
Donegal Sports Partnership issues water safety appeal ahead of August bank holiday weekend
Donegal Sports Partnership is appealing to those engaging in coastal and water-based activities to adhere to basic safety measures.
DONOHUE, Margaret (Madge)
DONOHUE, Margaret (Madge) – 28th July 2021, (Clondalkin and late of Moville, Co. Donegal and Shannon, Co. Clare), peacefully at home after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Patrick and loving mother of Michael and Patricia, loving sister of the late Susan, Mary and baby Patrick; sadly missed […]
Comfortable night’s work for Donegal Under 20s
Donegal 1-17 Armagh 0-09 Donegal Under 20s got their Ulster Championship campaign off the mark with a comprehensive 11-point win over Armagh in Ballybofey this evening. Advertisement The visitors put it up to Gary Duffy’s men inside the opening quarter and the sides were deadlocked at 0-3 each after the Orchard lads had taken an […]
Letterkenny Businesses are Back on Track
Letterkenny is vibrant town which offers a great deal in terms of retail, hospitality and service experiences. We, at the Donegal News are delighted to team up with ShopLK to promote and recognise those that are providing employment, contributing to our economy and ensuring our high street stays alive. Check out our #LetterkennyBackOnTrack feature that ran […]
Joining syndicate a ‘no brainer’ says Lifford publican
LIFFORD publican Geraldine Vambeck has described her decision to buy into the local dog track as a “no brainer”. Ms Vambeck, who runs the Central Bar in the town, was one of the last people to join a consortium planning to resurrect the greyhound stadium. The Donegal News revealed recently how Greyhound Racing Ireland is […]
Appointment: Michelle Jones to North-West News Group
North-West News Group welcome the recent appointment of Michelle Jones to the role of Business Development Manager. Michelle, a native of South Africa relocated to the northwest last year and brings with her a wealth of experience in media and customer focused marketing solutions. Michelle is responsible for the commercial activities of the group and […]