The Kevin Lowery Gallery was filled with excitement on Friday night as art lovers gathered for the latest instalment of this year’s Donegal Bay and Blue Stacks Festival. The gallery unveiled its newest exhibition, “Between Land and Sea: Reflections on the North West Coast,” featuring the works of ten talented local artists from Donegal, Leitrim, […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday evening, October 3
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: –Kathleen McLaughlin (née Gallen), 28, Tullycar Road, Aghyaran –Jim O’Brien, Greenhill, Letterkenny Advertisement –Barry Breslin, Straleel, Kilcar –Darragh Scanlon, Gloucester, England and Letterkenny –Joe CHAPMAN, 12 St. Colm’s Terrace, East End, Bundoran –Grace Mc Kelvey (née Mc Garvey) Gweedore Road, Dungloe –Maeve Philomena Ryan (née Greene) Magheralosk […]
Government are ‘totally out of touch’ with hospitality sector – Aisling Arnold
By Kate Heaney THOSE in the hospitality sector in Donegal were not feeling elated post Tuesday’s budget, despite being offered €4,000 towards energy bills and a possible discount on commercial rates. In the run up to the budget, the Irish Tourist Industry Confederation (ITIC), The Vintners’ Federation (VFI), The Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) and […]
Donegal Tourism launches hilarious new campaign starring Eric Roberts
Get ready to pack your bags (but maybe not too fast!) because Donegal Tourism is at it again with their newest and cheekiest campaign, ‘Sharing Donegal’. Following the viral sensations that were the Autumn 2023 and Spring 2024 campaigns, Donegal Tourism is back with a fresh twist. In a playful twist on the series’ ongoing […]
Paddy Gildea’s butchery journey comes full cycle as he closes up shop
By Tara McCormack THIS Saturday will mark the end of an era at the foot of the town in Letterkenny as Paddy Gildea of Gildea Farm Butchers pulls the shutter for the final time. After nearly 13 years of dedicated service to his loyal customers, Paddy has made the difficult decision to close the shop, […]
Minor earthquake recorded off Inishowen Coast
A small earthquake, measuring 0.9 in magnitude, was detected off the coast of Culdaff Bay in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Though too weak to be felt by residents, the tremor occurred at 1:18am on October 1st and was recorded by seismometers at St Columba’s College in Stranorlar. This mini-quake took place at a […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, October 2
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: –Teresa Mc Clafferty (née Duggan) 40 Ballina, Falcarragh –Bridie (Nana) O’Donnell (née Gallagher) Middletown, Derrybeg Advertisement –Maggie Ward (née Boyle) Mully, Glenties –Don Gallen, 12 The Beeches, Navenny, Ballybofey, Donegal, / Crossroads –Patrick McDonagh, 50 The Grange, Letterkenny –Mary McGinley (née McCafferty) Forth, Ballyconnell, Falcarragh –Anne Ward […]
Cannonball 4X4 road trip set to roll into Donegal for the first time
FOR the first time ever, the adrenaline-fueled Cannonball 4X4 Overland Adventure is set to blaze a trail across Donegal’s rugged landscapes, offering participants a thrilling mix of off-road adventure and scenic beauty. This exciting event, running from November 15 to 16, will bring drivers through some of Ireland’s most breath-taking cross-country and coastal routes, including […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday evening, October 1
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: –Don Gallen, 12 The Beeches, Navenny, Ballybofey, Donegal, / Crossroads –Patrick McDonagh, 50 The Grange, Letterkenny Advertisement –Mary McGinley (née McCafferty) Forth, Ballyconnell, Falcarragh –Anne Ward (née O’Donnell) Lucan, Dublin / Glenties – Vincent Morrow, Dunkineely – Joan Pigott, Dublin and Moville – Daniel (Danny) Kelly, Meenglass, […]
Donegal people asked to share memories and photographs for Scotland exhibition
A UNIQUE opportunity is being offered to families and individuals from County Donegal who have a connection with Scotland. Donegal County Council is working on a major exhibition to capture and celebrate the working experiences of Donegal people in Scotland between 1940 and 1990. The council is seeking photographs, stories, and memories to include in […]