The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Helen McGroary, Donegal Town Ann Nolan, The Spinney, Roscommon town and formerly of Newtown, Roscommon and Fanad Advertisement Teresa Rodgers (née O’Donnell), Annagry Brendan Doherty, London and formerly of the Mullins and Carndonagh John McGlynn, Claggan, Churchill Thomas Richard Cassidy, Newbuildings, Derry and formerly of Inver Kathleen […]
Hold on to your hat – Irish Symphonic Wind Orchestra comes to Donegal
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By Evelyn Cullen DONEGAL is no stranger to a bit of wind, but this September, it will be of the symphonic variety as the Irish Symphonic Wind Orchestra makes its first ever visit to the county. More than 80 musicians from across Ireland will come together for a special concert at the Radisson Blu Hotel […]
Culture Night 2026 in Donegal: A celebration of arts, heritage and the local community
DONEGAL County Council Culture Division is proud to present its 18th programme of events for Culture Night, the all-island public event that celebrates culture, creativity, and the arts. Taking place on Friday, September 18, Culture Night is “One Night For All,” with events taking place across the county. Donegal County Council Arts Officer Traolach Ó […]
Donegal children’s author features among best Irish titles of 2026
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‘Oakie’ , a title from Portsalon author Isla McGuckin, features in a new free guide launched by Children’s Books Ireland this week. It showcases the best and brightest of Irish publications for young readers in 2026 across fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels and verse. The national charity that champions every child’s right to develop a love […]
Gardaí have been investigating horse trafficking in Donegal
Investigations have been carried out in Donegal as part of a major operation to tackle horse trafficking. The operation, took place between Tuesday September 8, and Wednesday September 9. In the course of the operation, searches were carried out in counties Galway, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Kildare, Dublin and Donegal by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal […]
Donegal entrepreneur develops platform to support single parents
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DONEGAL entrepreneur and DkIT Master’s student Niamh Murphy is turning her personal experience into a business with a social purpose of supporting single-parent families after spending the summer developing One Parent Matters through the national Student Inc programme. Niamh, from Bundoran, recently completed her MBS in Responsible Entrepreneurship at the Dundalk Institute of Technology. She […]
Ukrainian’s 35th anniversary marked by bookshelf in Letterkenny
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THE Ukrainian community in Donegal marked the 35th anniversary of the restoration of Ukraine’s independence in Letterkenny Central Library with an official opening of a new Ukrainian Bookshelf. The event took place on August 24, and was organised by Ukrainian Voice in Donegal and Ukrainian Cultural centre in Ireland, in cooperation with Letterkenny Central Library […]
Over the West Fest 2026 hailed as spectacular success on Arranmore Island
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THE third annual Over the West Fest has been hailed as an incredible success, with two unforgettable days of music, arts, family entertainment and community spirit taking place under beautiful blue skies on Arranmore Island. This year’s festival moved to a new home at the Field of Dreams, where a spectacular dome stage provided the […]
Donegal Locations make Top 5 on 2026 Irish Beauty Spot Index
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SLIABH Liag and Glenveagh National Park have been included among Ireland’s best destinations for a scenic autumn getaway. Travel insurance experts at CompareNI.com have created the 2026 Irish Beauty Spot Index to build the ultimate bucket list for a visit to the Emerald Isle. The list has been created by travel insurance experts and covers all […]
Fundraiser swim taking place in support for children in Gaza
By Eilisha Devlin A GROUP of fundraisers are organising a Narin Beach swim on Sunday, August 23 in aid of Children Not Numbers, a charity that helps the physical and mental wellbeing of the children of Gaza. The organisers of the event include Paul McCrossan, Dr Mireille Sweeney, John Sweeney and Dr Kieran Harkin. Advertisement […]