Get ready for some holiday cheer! Santa Claus will be making a special visit to iMotors on Friday, December 19, from 2pm to 4pm. Bring the whole family to meet Santa, take photos, and share your Christmas wishes. This is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the season and create lasting memories. Advertisement The event will […]
Gallery: Burtonport shines bright as Christmas lights switched on
Our photographer Eoin McGarvey attended the turning on of the Christmas lights in Burtonport on Saturday night.
Gardaí launch Christmas Road Safety Campaign
AS the Christmas period approaches, An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority are appealing to all road users to stay safe and never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. To date this year, 166 people have lost their lives in road traffic collisions on Irish roads. Over the Christmas and New Year […]
Thrills and spills at Donegal Skates
by Mia Regan THIS winter sees the welcome return of Donegal Skates after 15 years. Located at Kiltoy Roundabout, the ice skating experience is open to everyone. Advertisement On the opening weekend, ice skate goers were treated to a price of €12.95 for tickets. The full price is now €18, which is incredible value for […]
Letterkenny woman marks 20 years of combating loneliness at Christmas
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THIS Christmas marks 20 years since kind-hearted Letterkenny woman Kathy O’Connor began her mission to combat isolation amongst those living alone during the festive season. Over the past two decades, Kathy and her many volunteers have brought hundreds, if not thousands, of individuals together on the most wonderful day of the year to share a […]
Lighting up Letterkenny for Christmas this Sunday
LETTERKENNY will be lit up for Christmas this Sunday, November 23, to kick-off the festive season in town. The popular annual family event will begin at 6pm with entertainment on stage at Market Centre where MC Keith Fletcher will be blasting out some beloved Christmas tunes. He will be joined this year by David Craig […]
FRESH TAKE: Keeping the light on in our communities ahead of Christmas
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You might have just managed to pack away the Halloween decorations for another year and already there’s places getting ready to switch on their Christmas lights. Like it or loathe it, the countdown to Christmas is starting earlier and with it the undeniable pressure to spend. For many households across Donegal, this Christmas will come […]
An Post will provide free postage to nursing homes this Christmas
AN POST has unveiled its 2025 Christmas Stamps – and the message to customers is to shop early, and post early. Once again this Christmas, An Post is also providing free postage for mail posted to residents of nursing homes and care homes. ‘We know how much this means to the residents and their families […]
Gardaí issue advice to retailers ahead of Christmas shopping
DONEGAL Divisional Crime Prevention Officer Sergeant Fergus McGroary has said preventing retail crime and keeping staff and customers safe is a priority for local gardaí. Sergeant McGroary made his comments as he was addressing a Business Watch Seminar in Dillon’s Hotel on Wednesday last, which was attended by a number of local business owners and managers. The informative […]
Donegal schools urged to support shoebox appeal
Schools across Donegal are being asked to support children living in poverty around the world by registering for Ireland’s most loved Christmas appeal. Team Hope, the charity that delivers gifts into the hands of children living in poverty across African and Eastern Europe, is calling on children and families in the county to get involved […]