By Diarmaid Doherty Heavy winds have caused further power outages in Donegal today with homes and businesses in the Glenties/Ardara area affected. There has been thunder and lightning in parts of the county this morning and a new weather warning for thunderstorms is in place until 9pm tonight. Hail showers have also hit different areas […]
August Craft Month celebrating the vibrant local craft scene across Donegal
A month-long celebration of local craft makers across Ireland is well underway and this August Craft Month a host of exciting events are taking place in Donegal. Celebrating the vibrant local craft scene, people will have the chance to experience exhibitions and workshops across a variety of crafts right on their doorstep as well as […]
Man hospitalised after assault in Ardara
A MAN in his 20s was hospitalised after an assault in Ardara on Saturday night.
Titan submersible disaster sparks memories of Donegal man’s Titanic expedition
By Diarmaid Doherty A Donegal man, thought to be the first ever Irish person to visit the wreck of the Titanic, said the experience is one that he will cherish for the rest of his days. It’s almost 24 years since Paul Boyle from Ardara won a competition on a Dublin radio station where the […]
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 […]
Inland Fisheries Ireland welcomes Donegal Circuit Court ruling over illegal salmon fishing
A former salmon draft net licence holder has been found guilty of two breaches of fisheries legislation when he was found to be in possession of 13 untagged salmon in the boot of his vehicle. Liam Whyte of Ardara, Co Donegal was convicted in relation to an illegal fishing incident which occurred on the July […]
RNLI fundraisers required
The RNLI is looking for new fundraising volunteers to join its lifesaving crew across the county. Volunteers are needed for branches at Arranmore, Downings/Carrigart, Ardara/Glenties/Portnoo, The Rosses, Donegal Town and Bundoran. Just like the charity’s lifeboats, the RNLI’s fundraising team needs a dedicated volunteer crew. Advertisement Volunteers are at the heart of the RNLI and […]
Two hens sell for €500 at the Poor Farmers Auction
THIS year’s Poor Farmers Auction in Ardara has raised over €50,000. The annual event returned to its traditional home of McTeague’s Bar on Tuesday night after two years in Brockagh mart due to Covid restrictions. And as usual bidders weren’t shy about digging deep with one buyer putting €500 on the table for two hens. […]
Competition site partners with Ardara Agricultural Show
As Dreams4less celebrates a year of prize giveaways to the people of Donegal, the online competition site is keen to partner with fundraising initiatives in the county and beyond. The site has just partnered with Ardara Agricultural Show to run its fundraising draw taking place on Saturday, August 13 with tickets now available for sale […]
The Glenties woman who will never forget her roots
SHE’S 100 but Bridie Byrne appears way younger than her years – in her looks and with her positive outlook on life. Bridie Sweeney, who joined the centenarian club yesterday, was born on March 2, 1922 in Gortnasillah, outside Glenties, before the family settled in Mullantiboyle. As a young adult she worked in popular local […]