ARE you a lark or an owl? Either way you can save money on your energy bill. Your tendency to wake early in the morning or not sleep until late at night is called your chronotype, but whether you are one or the other you can use it to your economic advantage by saving money […]
From Letterkenny to Cambodia to vaccinate dogs against rabies
by Dionne Meehan A LETTERKENNY woman is preparing to travel to Cambodia this October to volunteer with Mission Rabies. Emer Tinney will be vaccinating dogs against this deadly disease in rabies hotspots throughout the country. Advertisement Setting up a GoFundMe page this week to help make her volunteer trip possible, Emer said every nine minutes one […]
Rachael Darragh’s Olympic dreams end in group stage
Rachael Darragh’s Olympics debut has come to an end this afternoon as she was defeated in her second and final group game in the Badminton Women’s Singles. A huge task came in the second game as she faced former Olympic Gold medallist Carolina Marin from Spain. And it was the Spaniard who took the victory […]
2024 READERS SURVEY
We want to hear from you! The Donegal News has been part of the local community since 1902 and have continued to change and evolve over that time. Our readers are at the heart of everything we do, we have launched a short survey to help us to continue to serve our audience and we’d […]
Tribute: Andy McGovern – a man who lived a remarkable life, and was loved by so many
The death of Andy McGovern (81), Glencar Irish, Letterkenny took place last Thursday, July 4 peacefully in Donegal Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. Andy was born in Ballymagovern, Co. Cavan on June 4, 1943 the youngest of eight children born to Patrick and Margaret McGovern. He first came to Letterkenny in 1962 to work […]
Monsignor Kevin’s 25th anniversary
Gaoth Dobhair born Monsignor Kevin Gillespie, P.P., of Conwal and Leck and Administrator of the Raphoe Diocese who celebrated the Silver Jubilee of his ordination with a Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg on Saturday evening. He is pictured with his brothers, Tom Beag, Pluincéad, Joseph and Éamonn and sister Sorcha.
Probe following death of man in Donegal garda cell
AN investigation is underway after a man was found dead the cell of a garda station in Donegal
Discover Donegal’s amazing mini zoo
TROPICAL World is an extraordinary mini zoo where nature’s wonders come to life. Located beside Donegal’s premier garden centre, Alcorns, and the delightful Thyme Out café tearooms, Tropical World offers an immersive experience for visitors of all ages. Step into a world of winged, furry and many-legged creatures and indulge your senses in a vibrant […]
Fantastic events for music lovers at Ceol na Coille
Ceol na Coille Summer School and Trad Fest, now in its 13th year, returns to Letterkenny, from July 8 to July 12. The festival is packed with events to suit the traditional music enthusiast and the culturally curious with family friendly, inclusive, and free public activities with workshops, recitals, concerts, sessions and talks. Events celebrating local […]
Donegal celebrates high quality of living on 5th July
DO you enjoy leisure activities in Donegal such as walking in the many parks, participating in arts, culture and heritage events, taking in the beauty of the beaches, waterways and appreciating the local environment around you? The 5th July this year marks a celebration of these amenities as Donegal County Council will profile the wonderful […]