The team at Waterworld in Bundoran has announced that it will open to the public for the 2023 season on Monday April 3 at 11am. The popular indoor waterpark, which has been a firm family favourite for 3 decades, will be open for the full two weeks of the Easter break, a traditionally busy time […]
Relief as Ballybofey teenager found
The teenager who went missing from her home in Ballybofey has been found safe and well. Yesterday, Gardaí issued an appeal for information over the whereabouts of Rhianna McCloskey (14) who was missing from Ballybofey since Friday, 24th February 2023. A statement issued by Gardaí this morning confirmed she “has been located safe and well.” […]
Gardaí issue appeal over missing Ballybofey girl
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Rhianna McCloskey who went missing from her home in Ballybofey, yesterday morning, Friday 24th February 2023. Rhianna is described as being 5 feet 2 inches tall with a slim build. She has black hair and brown eyes. Advertisement When last seen, Rhianna was wearing […]
Film set in Donegal Gaeltacht to be screened at film festival
A FILM set and filmed in the Donegal Gaeltacht featuring local Irish-speaking talent is to be screened as part of the Dublin International Film Festival tomorrow. Local director Daniel Butler and producer Maggie Ryan are nominated for ‘Discovery Awards’ at the festival. Bean Feasa is an Irish-language supernatural drama inspired by Donegal folktales about the […]
Gardaí warn of new scam targeting Donegal people
Donegal Gardaí have issued a warning over a text message scam currently doing the rounds. The message appears to be from eFlow and claims the customer has an outstanding balance. eFlow is the operator of the barrier-free tolling system on Dublin’s M50 motorway. A spokesperson for local Gardaí said, “This is yet another example of […]
Brave Rocco to be laid to rest today
THE funeral of Rocco McGinley will be held in Buncrana this morning. Rocco passed away on Tuesday morning surrounded by his family. His funeral is to take place this morning (Friday) with requiem Mass at St Mary’s Oratory in Buncrana at 10am followed by burial in Cockhill cemetery. Rocco (15) from Buncrana and a pupil […]
Senator urges government to take steps to publish All Ireland Rail Review
Fianna Fáil Senator Niall Blaney has called on the Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan to meet with politicians in Northern Ireland regarding the All Ireland Rail Review in order to allow publication of the report. Senator Niall Blaney was speaking to Minister Ryan in the Seanad who has previously stated he won’t publish the report […]
Over 40,000 premises in Donegal covered by high-speed fibre broadband
40,478 homes and businesses in Donegal now have access to the network following investment of more than €40 million by eir in the county. On completion, 71,000 premises in Donegal will be fibre enabled. In Donegal, the roll-out programme is already 57% complete, giving local communities and businesses access to internet speeds of up to […]
This year’s National Famine Commemoration to take place in Milford
This year’s National Famine Commemoration will take place on Sunday May 21 in Milford. This is the third time the State Commemoration has taken place in Ulster. The public ceremony, which will be broadcast on the RTÉ News Now channel, will provide an opportunity for the people of Donegal to honour the suffering and loss […]
Two new stamps featuring illustrations from the Book of Kells
An Post has issued Two new stamps featuring illustrations from the Book of Kells. The brightly coloured stamps show the profile of the lion, a reoccurring image in the manuscript, symbolising Christ and the resurrection. Monks of St. Columba’s order of Iona, Scotland are thought to have produced the Book of Kells, which was brought […]