Donegal’s Bathing Season begins in earnest this weekend as beach lifeguards take up duty at 13 beaches around the county. Lifeguards will be on duty seven days a week from Saturday until the end of August and also for the first two weekends in September. Lifeguards are on duty at all sites from 12:00pm […]
Host of new acts announced for Sea Sessions Festival
JUST when you thought it couldn’t get any better, Sea Sessions has added a host of acts to the line up for Ireland’s biggest beach party. Jax Jones, The Magician, Wild Youth, Hermitage Green, Sugarhill Gang with Grandmaster Melle Mel and Scorpio, Le Boom, Jerry Fish, Bitch Falcon, Trojan Sound System, DJ Hype, Boots and […]
So you think you know your GAA?
The fund-raiser in aid of Inbhear na Mara Residential Unit, Bundoran, was launched this week by well-known St Nauls club-man Brian McCabe.
Illegal gas works caused explosion in Donegal kitchen
A Bundoran man has been prosecuted for undertaking potentially dangerous and illegal gas works. The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER), Ireland’s independent energy regulator has successfully secured a prosecution against Mr. Jerome Travers, 18 Tullan Strand Road, Bundoran, Co. Donegal for illegally carrying out gas works while not being a registered gas installer. Advertisement […]
Donegal teen is one of Ireland’s most inspirational
by Naomi McLaughlin n.mclaughlin@donegalnews.com A Donegal teenager has been shortlisted as one of the most inspirational young women the country has to offer. Katie McGloin, Bundoran, is one of thirty ladies who have been selected in the ‘30 under 30’ awards organised by U Magazine. Katie said it felt ‘inconceivable’ to be thought of […]
New bespoke bike stands at beaches in Donegal
So with these new bike stands now available why not cycle to the beach and leave the car at home…
Local women take centre stage for advertising campaign
Two Donegal women made their on-screen debuts this month in a new campaign from car insurance brand its4women.ie
The Coronas ready to hit Donegal this weekend
The Coronas are set to return to Donegal this weekend to headline the much anticipated surfing music festival, Sea Sessions. With the release of their fifth studio album going to number one, and selling out Bundoran’s famous festival, the Donegal News caught up with front man Danny O’Reilly a few weeks ago, to see how they were getting […]
BOI withdraw from four Donegal branches
Bank of Ireland have made the decision to withdraw their services from four Donegal branches. Sinn Fein Finance spokesperson Deputy Pearse Doherty has said it is ‘another blow for rural communities. Mr Doherty has criticised the decision confirmed to him today by Bank of Ireland that it is to remove over-the-counter cash services from four […]