New book combines beauty of Donegal with poetry


HIDDEN Donegal showcases the natural beauty of Donegal through black and white photographs combined with a collection of poetry from almost 30 individual Donegal Poets. Hidden Donegal is the second book Michael Sugrue has produced since he reconnected with Donegal 14 years ago after spending 20 years in Sydney. His previous book, Donegal’s Atlantic Way, […]


Raphoe Diocese bucking the trend with age profile of serving priests


THE Raphoe Diocese in Donegal appears to be bucking the national trend when it comes to the age profile of serving priests here. According to a national survey published last month just 52 Irish priests were under the age of forty. Approximately 300 were over the age of 75 and still working and a quarter […]


Donegal County Council pay tribute to Young Donegal Angler who hooks Gold


A presentation was made to Fintan Kilpatrick on Monday evening November 28, 2022 in the Council Chamber in Lifford by the Elected Members of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District. Fintan Kilpatrick, struck Gold with the Irish Youth International Fly Fishing team on Lough Lene, Westmeath in late summer. This was a season of great satisfaction within […]


West Donegal artist heads off on Northern Lights adventure


TODAY Mullaghderg artist Kim Sharkey takes off on her travels to Svalbard, the world’s northernmost inhabited place, to create a graphic novel that tells a “magical” folklore tale from her childhood. The remote Norwegian archipelago lies in the Arctic Ocean near the North Pole, the islands are renowned for their untouched wilderness and glistening glaciers […]


Currys Letterkenny staff shave heads to raise funds for Donegal Hospice


Currys Letterkenny General Manager Martin Goldrick, and Currys Letterkenny Sales Manager Fred Williams, shaved their heads on Black Friday in a bid to raise much needed funds for Donegal Hospice. Their fundraising efforts have now exceeded €2,000!  Speaking about the fundraiser, Martin said The Donegal Hospice is part of everyday life here in Donegal and […]


Donegal News celebrates Local Newspaper Week 2022


Local newspapers around Ireland are marking their contribution to their communities by celebrating Local Newspaper Week. Readers in print and online are being encouraged to support their local newspapers by buying a copy at their newsagent or taking out an online subscription. Established in 1902, the Derry People & Donegal News, has just celebrated its […]


North West Strategic Growth Partnership return to in-person meetings


Members of the North West Strategic Growth Partnership were delighted to return to a physical meeting this week to discuss the North West City Region’s strategic opportunities for economic growth and prosperity. The Partnership meeting was held between senior Government officials from both the Irish Government and the Northern Ireland Executive and civic leaders and […]


Brogan’s MACE Dry Arch Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary!


To celebrate their 10-year anniversary at MACE Dry Arch, the Brogan family are inviting the local community to share in two days of celebrations on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 of December. This MACE store, located at Dry Arch Complex in Letterkenny, hosts a fabulous array of services which includes a hot and cold deli […]


Paddy preparing to ‘Duck and Drive’ again for charity


AN 81-year-old Arranmore man who completed an epic swim around Ireland’s coast is preparing to get back into the water. Paddy Conaghan raised over €112,000 through his ‘Ducking and Driving’ challenge which took him to ports and piers the entire circumference of the island. He undertook the mission for Gemma’s Legacy of Hope, a counselling service established in memory of […]


Over 90 Per Cent of People Trust An Garda Síochána


The results of the An Garda Síochána Public Attitudes survey were released today. The survey consists of 7,600 face-to-face interviews with adults aged 18 and over. The results found trust in An Garda Síochána remains the same as in 2019, which was an increase from 89% in 2018. Satisfaction with An Garda Síochána remains at […]