Sisters celebrate start of sustainable fashion venture


COUNTRY music singer Sinead Black is celebrating the start of an exciting new adventure with the opening of a new boutique store in the Twin Towns. Cherry Blossom Boutique which is located in College Court, Main Street, Ballybofey officially opened on Wednesday afternoon with a champagne reception. The boutique is really unique as their focus […]


Farmers’ Alliance to bring rural voices back into Irish politics


By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL farmer has set up a new political party in a bid to bring rural voices back into Irish politics. Redcastle man Liam McLaughlin established the Farmers’ Alliance Group earlier this year as a result of fertiliser costs sky rocketing. Advertisement His aim was to import fertiliser from mainland Europe where […]


Communities demand action after floods


By Róise Collins AS heavy rain battered down across the county on Saturday evening many homes and businesses held their breath and braced for what they feared was history repeating itself. Castlefinn, Raphoe and the surrounding area yet again felt the brunt of the unforgiving showers. In Raphoe alone it was reported that close to […]


Flash flooding reported across Donegal


Flash flooding was reported across Donegal last night following torrential rain yesterday afternoon. Raphoe, Castlefinn and surrounding areas were the  worst hit, with many homes and businesses impacted by the heavy rainfall. Video footage captured Raphoe and Catlefinn shows emergency services responding to the flooding in both towns. Locals have also been highly praised by […]


Cullen hoping for some luck in FAI Cup battle


COCKHILL Celtic boss Gavin Cullen knows his side are up against it in the FAI Cup First Round but he is hoping with a bit of luck they can prevail. Cockhill were paired with First Division side Bray Wanderers in the first round of the cup but they have home advantage as they welcome the […]


Suspected drugs haul found washed up in Donegal


GARDAÍ in Donegal are investigating a suspected drugs haul which was found washed up along the North Donegal Coastline.  A number of packages, believed to contain a controlled drug, are believed to have been found washed up in the areas of Dunfanaghy and Fanad. A full investigation has been launched. Advertisement A spokesperson for the […]


Na Casaidigh return to their Donegal roots


IRISH folk group Na Casaidigh pay tribute to a treasure of Irish songs this weekend as part of this year’s Earagail Arts Festival. The legendary family group will celebrate the source of much of their repertoire, Abair Amhrán, at An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny, on Sunday July 16 at 1pm. Na Casaidigh are renowned for their […]


New Enhanced Grant Scheme: Council issues important information for homeowners 


DONEGAL County Council is advising homeowners that the council will be in a position to receive applications online under the Enhanced Grant Scheme for the Remediation of Dwellings damaged by Defective Concrete Blocks from Monday, July 10. The Council say they have undertaken significant work preparing for the implementation of the new scheme which was […]


Appeal after ‘Feel Good Fortnight’ artwork vandalised


GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a piece of artwork in Buncrana was vandalised.  Each year artwork is erected for the ‘Feel Good Fortnight’ (yarn bombing) around the town of Buncrana. This is a much loved annual event within Buncrana Town and a massive amount of time and effort goes into making the event a […]


Date and time confirmed for Donegal’s last eight clash


The Donegal ladies will play Dublin on Sunday, July 16 at 2pm in their All-Ireland quarter-final. Maxi Curran’s side topped Group 2 with their 1-10 to 0-12 win over Meath in Navan on Saturday, having beat Waterford 2-10 to 1-8 two weeks previous in Lifford. The draw for the semi-final was done after the game […]

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