MOTORISTS are urged to expect delays while travelling through Muff this evening following the commencement of road works in the village. The road works, beginning at The Treehouse and ending at Centra, are expected to last all week. Speaking to the Donegal News this evening, Cllr Terry Crossan said despite traffic management being in place, […]
Donegal farm families commended by Minister McConalogue
DONEGAL minister, Charlie McConalogue, has praised the hard work and dedication of the hundreds of farm families in Donegal. “Agriculture continues to be Ireland’s largest indigenous industry and our largest source of exports, with 130,000 family farms working day in and day out to deliver top quality and sustainable produce which goes to 170 markets […]
Death notices for Donegal- Monday, August 19
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: -Peter McClintock, Raphoe -Karl O’Donnell, Glasgow and Portnoo Advertisement -Liam Begley, Milford -Terry McGlade (née Walsh), Portnablagh -Seamus McDermott, Gleneely -Anthony McGlynn, Cloghan -Maud Kenny (née Browne), Roscommon and Falcarragh -Kevin Daly, Fahan -Donnachadh Mc Garvey, Derrybeg -Jean Cole (née Quinn), Raphoe -Margaret Cavanagh (née McLaughlin), Greencastle […]
Mother and son forced to sleep in their car
by Louise Doyle A DONEGAL man who says he has been forced to sleep in his car with his mum, who has disabilities, has made an urgent plea to be housed. Christopher Chambers is a full time carer for his 65-year-old mum, Catherine Chambers, who has a range of complex medical conditions including arthritis, diabetes and […]
Championship tie delayed for over an hour following serious injury to player
By Diarmaid Doherty A Donegal LGFA championship tie was held up for over an hour on Sunday morning after a player sustained a serious injury. The match was between St. Michaels and Letterkenny Gaels at The Bridge in Dunfanaghy in the Junior B Championship. It was well into the second half when a St. Michael’s […]
St Catherine’s band triumphs at All-Ireland Fleadh after 27 years
By Tara McCormack THERE was Donegal delight at the All Ireland Fleadh in Wexford, as St Catherine’s Band from Killybegs claimed their first-ever All Ireland title. This victory marked the first time in 27 years that a Donegal band triumphed in the senior accordion section, making it the first win for a Donegal band in […]
BREAKING: Five men charged following Letterkenny brawl
The Donegal News understands a morning mass in Letterkenny was interrupted by a large disturbance earlier.
Cloughaneely bands bring home All-Ireland glory from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
By Tara McCormack THE Cloughaneely junior and senior marching bands have once again made their community proud, bringing home significant accolades from the prestigious Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. The junior band, with an outstanding performance, clinched the All-Ireland title in the junior miscellaneous marching band section, while the senior band secured second place in their section, […]
Community Conversation for Change event in Gaoth Dobhair today
Ionad Naomh Pádraig in conjunction with Paróiste Gaoth Dobhair is inviting the public to a special event in Gaoth Dobhair today. ‘Sean Teach Pobail Mhuire, Derrybeg – A Community Conversation for Change’ takes place on Sunday, August 18 at Scoil Mhuire National School, Derrybeg from 3pm-5:30pm. This Heritage Week event launches what promises to be […]
Concern as Letterkenny créche fees to rise by 21 per cent
by Louise Doyle CONCERN has emerged in the wake of an imminent 21 per cent hike in childcare fees at a Letterkenny facility. Parents of children who attend Wonder Years Childcare Centre in Rossbracken received an email in recent days detailing the increase, to come into effect in September. Advertisement One upset parent told the Donegal News that they […]