From Boston to Brisbane, Donegal accents will carry home again this Christmas, through voice notes, video calls and carefully timed messages sent across time zones. For many, Christmas morning will began with a phone propped beside the kettle, grandparents waving at grandchildren on screens and siblings laughing through patchy signals. Stories of frosty mornings in […]
Finding Santa
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By Brian McDaid I HAVE to say I was a bit disappointed, when, after a bit of searching, I finally got his number and called it. As it dialled out, I felt a shiver go through me as I waited for the call to be answered. “Hello … hello”, came the deep voice on the […]
Hundreds of local children to benefit from annual Give A Gift Appeal
By Paul McElwee CHRISTMAS Day will be made a little brighter for local children in need this year as the annual Give A Gift Appeal came to a close last week. The appeal was undertaken by the STRIVE programme through Include Youth, a youth-led initiative supported by PEACEPLUS and managed by the Special EU Programmes […]
Parenting: Don’t be afraid to let expectations soften a little this Christmas
THEY say it’s only when your children have flown the nest that you can truly reflect on what is important at Christmas time. When you’re in the thick of it with young children, stress levels can get amplified as you aim to pull off the most spectacular Christmas celebration of all time. The current age […]
Calls for Christmas crackdown as drug driving cases surge across Donegal
CALLS have been made for a Christmas crackdown on drug drivers in Donegal as numbers throughout the county spike. Between 2024 and the first ten months of 2025, drug driving cases rose sharply, increasing by 67 per cent in the Donegal Town District Court and by 52 per cent in Letterkenny. Ireland South MEP Cynthia […]
Santa Claus is coming to iMotors Letterkenny
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 […]