A VIGIL was held yesterday evening (Tuesday) to mark the 30 year anniversary of the disappearance of Castlederg teenager, Arlene Arkinson. The gathering, at Castlefinn Park was attended by members of the Arkinson family alongside neighbours and friends. Arlene Arkinson was only 15 years old in August of 1994 when she disappeared after a night out in Bundoran, […]
‘Meitheal’ Art Exhibition in Fort Dunree
ARTLINK at Fort Dunree are hosting their ‘Meitheal’ exhibition bringing together the work of multiple artists in a celebration, inviting audiences to re imagine the power of community ‘in shaping our world’. The ‘Meitheal’ showcases the works of both new and established artists from Ireland and beyond, bringing together a remarkable array of artistic expressions […]
Repairs complete and water supply returning to customers in Donegal
Uisce Éireann crews have successfully completed repairs following multiple bursts to a water main affecting the Ballybofey and Stranorlar areas this morning. Normal water supply is now returning to the majority of customers. However, those on higher ground or at the end of the network may experience disruption or an intermittent supply for a number […]
Arkinson family to hold vigil on 30th anniversary of Arlene’s murder
THE family of murdered Castlederg schoolgirl, Arlene Arkinson will host a vigil this evening to mark the 30th anniversary of her disappearance. Arlene was just 15-years-old when she vanished after going to Bundoran for a night out in 1994. A 14-year inquest into the death of the teenager came to a close in July 2021, concluding […]
‘Alleged domestic abusers should be removed from the family home’ – Dr Muldoon
THE Donegal-born Children’s Ombudsman, Dr Niall Muldoon, is calling for alleged domestic abusers to be removed from their homes during policing probes to stop the “moral bankruptcy” of making victims homeless. Dr Muldoon believes those accused of domestic violence should be treated the same as those accused of sexual abuse and removed from the family […]
Uisce Éireann crews working to restore water to Donegal’s twin towns
Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a major water main burst affecting Ballybofey and Stranorlar this morning. Homes and businesses in the twin towns and surrounding areas are experiencing a disruption to their water supply but every effort is being made to return a normal supply as quickly as possible. Crews have been mobilised […]
Cathedral Quarter to launch 10th anniversary booklet
LETTERKENNY Cathedral Quarter will launch their tenth anniversary commemorative booklet as part of their Heritage Week activities. The booklet will be launched by Eddie McKeever, Managing Director of the McKeever Hotel Group in Dillons Hotel on Friday, August 23 at 8pm. The booklet is both a celebration and reflection of the Cathedral Quarter achievements throughout […]
The search is on for 77th Miss Donegal
IN a glorious celebration of beauty, grace, and empowerment, the search has officially begun for Miss Donegal to follow in the footsteps of our last Donegal Miss Ireland, Lauren McDonagh, who is now a judge at the event. The search is now on to find contestants from each county to take part in the Miss […]