OLDER people, at risk groups and health care workers are being urged to get vaccinated against both the flu and Covid-19. The HSE winter vaccination programme is now underway in the West and North West with the roll out of the free flu and Covid-19 vaccines to recommended groups. Both flu and Covid-19 vaccines are recommended for […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday evening, October 8
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: -Ron Smith 10 Rossaor Cottages, Ballyliffin, Clonmany -Moria Maria Wilson, 9 Caw Park, Limavady Road Advertisement -John Doherty, Rockfield terrace, Buncrana – Barney McNulty, Creeslough – Hugh McFadden, Ramelton – Bridget Mangan, Dublin and Killybegs – Ann Comerford, Ballybofey and Stranorlar – Rhoda Buchanan (née Hunter) Socker, Trentagh, […]
Neven Maguire explores Donegal’s culinary gems in new series
Neven Maguire is back on the road in his latest TV series Neven’s Coastal Food Trails. This time, he takes viewers on a culinary journey across Ireland’s coastal towns, showcasing some of the country’s finest food producers, chefs, and restaurants. One of the standout episodes, airing soon, sees Neven visiting some of Donegal’s best-loved food […]
Local artists bring coastal wonders to life at Kevin Lowery Gallery
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 […]