by Evelyn Cullen TODAY, Donegal women are among the most educated and independent women in the world, enjoying freedoms and status equal to men. In December, a Donegal County Council Gender Pay Gap Report showed that women on average occupy higher paid roles than men in the council. But it wasn’t always this way. Advertisement […]
Reigning Mary from Dungloe welcomes birth of new baby boy
The reigning Mary from Dungloe has welcomed the birth of her new baby boy. Clare O’Donnell from Letterkenny, was the 57th winner of the Mary from Dungloe title back in August 2024. She also works as a popular pharmacy technician in Brennan’s Pharmacy in the town. Advertisement “Massive congratulations to our reigning Mary Clare […]
Weather: Sunny spells and scattered showers
Rain will clear this morning leaving sunny spells and scattered showers. Highest temperatures of 6 to 8 degrees. Tonight strengthening winds associated with Storm Eowyn will bring heavy, persistent and widespread rain, turning to sleet and snow or a time. Advertisement Through the night winds will continue to strengthen. Impacts will be severe with power […]
Donegal features on major American travel show
A POPULAR travel show about Ireland on America’s public broadcasting network PBS will showcase Donegal in an entire episode, titled ‘To the Waters and the Wild’, celebrating the county’s breath-taking natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. The show, ‘Ireland with Michael’, which launched its fifth season last Thursday night across 49 states in the U.S, has become […]
Sliabh Liag murder accused each to blame the other
TWO defendants accused of murdering a man whose body was allegedly thrown off the Sliabh Liag cliffs in Donegal each claimed the other “did it”, a barrister has told the Central Criminal Court. Bernard Condon SC opened the trial this morning of Nikita Burns (22) and Alan Vial (39) who deny the murder of Robert […]
‘Our TDs need to tell us their views on government alliance’ – councillor
As government formation talks continue a Donegal County Councillor has shared what he says are his constituents’ concerns regarding the makeup of the new government. Independent Cllr Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig says some people in West Donegal have raised concerns regarding the suitability of Independent TD Michael Lowry, who is leading the negotiations on […]
Donegal Education Support Centre announces relocation to Letterkenny
DONEGAL Education Support Centre (DESC) is to relocate to Letterkenny this Spring. The move was confirmed this week by management at the centre, who have said the strategic move marks a “significant milestone in the centre’s ongoing commitment to supporting educators across the county”. In November, it emerged that plans were afoot to relocate the Donegal Town […]
