Fundraiser launched for Castlefinn man awaiting heart transplant in US


By Dionne Meehan FUNDRAISING efforts are underway to help a Castlefinn man who is awaiting a heart transplant in America. Kieron McGee moved to America over 20 ago. Advertisement Through his self-determination, hard work and perseverance, he has built his own successful business and is a loving and devoted father to his son Cody. However, […]


Donegal family fly to Dallas to see the total solar eclipse


By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL family who travelled to Dallas, Texas to see Monday’s solar eclipse has described the experience as “absolutely unbelievable”. Born and raised in the village of Mountcharles, the Byrne family, who are best known for their family band ‘The Byrne Brothers’, relocated to Florida six years ago. Advertisement Now performing at festivals all […]


Fundraiser launched after tragic death of young Donegal woman in America


A FUNDRAISER launched to bring home a young Donegal woman who passed away in North Carolina has raised over $10,000. Donegal native Leanne Stapleton passed away after she suffered a cardiac arrest just two days before her 40th birthday and was placed on life support for 14 days. The mother of one had battled throughout her […]


No Donegal visit for American President Joe Biden


IT appears that US President Joe Biden will not visit Donegal during his trip to Ireland next week.  President Biden was invited to Donegal by Congressman Brendan Boyle who has family ties to the county. However, the White House has confirmed that President Biden will arrive in Ireland next Tuesday April 11 but Donegal is […]


The Consular section of the US Embassy coming to Donegal


The Consular section of the U.S. Embassy is coming to Donegal on March 21. They will be accepting Passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad applications and will be completing notary services on documents for use in the United States. To schedule an appointment, email dublinoutreach@state.gov before March 10.


Enjoying free luxury holiday in Donegal


AN American couple who won a luxury holiday to Donegal say they have been amazed by the hospitality they have encountered. Jason Kamienski and Emma Robinson of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, were the lucky ticket holders when the draw was made for the week-long stay in March. The competition was run by the Irish Centre in Philadelphia […]