DONEGAL News journalist Dionne Meehan was awarded a merit certificate at the prestigious Justice Media Awards yesterday. The Manorcunningham native, who now lives in Ramelton, was shortlisted in the ‘Newcomer of the Year’ category. Three entries were submitted into the category. ‘The journey for truth and justice starts now’ reported how Donegal County Councillor Frank McBrearty gave his promise to be […]
Discovery of old newspapers opens a window to the past
By Diarmaid Doherty WHEN Letterkenny couple Kevin and Allison Doherty headed off for a walk close to Muckish Mountain recently, they hadn’t planned to be returning home with a collection of old newspapers, some of which date back over 40 years. As it was, it proved an eventful day out for the Dohertys who also […]
The Way We Were
Dionne Meehan delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com MARCH 1, 1975 Advertisement FIRST SOD CUT FOR SWIMMING POOL THE first sod of Letterkenny’s new swimming pool, which is to cost £109,000, was cut on Saturday […]
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Way We Were in Donegal
Caolagh Grimes delves into the archives of the Donegal News to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. FEBRUARY 4, 2000 PROTEST AT JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Members of the Convoy Free Presbyterian Church staged a protest outside An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny on Wednesday night against the production of the musical “Jesus Christ Superstar”. Led by […]
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Way We Were in Donegal
Róise Collins delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. January 25, 1975 MAKE BETTER USE OF EXISTING SERVICES, COUNCIL TOLD Advertisement Limitations may be placed on housebuilding on the outskirts of Donegal’s towns and villages, and greater effort made to make better use of the building land within the […]
Kate Heaney retires after an incredible 27-year journalistic career
By Diarmaid Doherty and Louise Doyle WHEN Kate Heaney joined the first ever journalism class at North West College in Derry, little did she think that she was taking her first steps into a career where she would excel for the best part of 30 years. The course afforded the Fahan woman the chance to […]
Donegal News journalist Louise Doyle wins national media award
DONEGAL News journalist Louise Doyle has been named Feature Journalist of the Year at the Local Ireland Media Awards. Louise, who was recently appointed News Editor with the Donegal News, was honoured at a gala awards event at the Mullingar Park Hotel on Thursday night. Her feature – The Good Friday Agreement – 25 Years […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday evening, September 24
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: –Brian Gillespie, 6 Donal Casey Court, Derry and formerly of Oakfield, Galliagh and Buncrana –Fran Hurley née Douglas, formerly of Castlegore, Castlederg Advertisement –Owen (Owenie Charley Khit) Doherty, Carrick McGarvey, Derrybeg –Anne Buggy (née Lydon), Ballyshannon and Galway –Yvonne MURPHY (née McGettigan) Templetown, Carlingford, Louth / Kilmacrennan […]
2024 READERS SURVEY
We want to hear from you! The Donegal News has been part of the local community since 1902 and have continued to change and evolve over that time. Our readers are at the heart of everything we do, we have launched a short survey to help us to continue to serve our audience and we’d […]
Local photographer honoured with surprise award
A LOCAL reporter and photographer with a career spanning four decades was the recipient of a surprise special award this week. Tommy Curran was present in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair on Wednesday night for the adjudication and presentation of prizes at Féile Scoildrámaíochta Ghaoth Dobhair. Mr Curran thought that he was there to take photographs for […]