BURTONPORT will host its first ever Darkness into Light this May and some 100 people have already registered to take part. The local event takes place on Saturday, May 11 starting at 4.15 am at the Burtonport Community Centre. Organiser Aoife McGarvey explained to the Donegal News this week that there used to be a […]
Improvement works swing into action at pier
WORK has now commenced in earnest for the €4.6 million refurbishment of Rathmullan Pier with contractors, Donegal County Council and the local community group working together to ensure minimal disruption for visitors and locals in the seaside village. This week boats tied up to the pontoon, which connects to the pier, were lifted out of […]
Donegal man selected for Palmer Cup in Lahinch
DONEGAL man Ryan Griffin will tee it up at this summer’s Arnold Palmer Cup at Lahinch. Set to take place from July 5 to July 7, Griffin (Maynooth & Rosappena) will be joining Max Kennedy (Louisville & Royal Dublin), Kate Lanigan (Maynooth & Hermitage) and Sara Byrne (Miami & Douglas), meaning Ireland along with Spain […]
Young boy experienced psychological difficulties after being bitten by dog
A YOUNG boy suffered bite marks after being attacked by a dog, Letterkenny Circuit Court heard. He had also endured psychological difficulties as a result and became reluctant to go outside the family home. The plaintiff was awarded €20,000 at Tuesday’s sitting of the court. Advertisement Aged eight at the time of the incident, the boy was […]
A day filled with emotion as Dylan completes marathon
By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL man, whose leg was crushed by rubble during the Creeslough explosion in 2022, marked his remarkable recovery by running a marathon for charity on Sunday. Following 16 weeks of training, Dylan McGee completed the 42.2km Connemarathon in Galway while raising funds for the Children’s Health Foundation. Advertisement Describing the emotion he felt […]
‘I was really, really shocked when my name was announced’
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL’S Jason McCahill says he’s still in shock after being crowned TG4’s Glór Tíre Country Music Champion of 2024. Well-known for performing around local pubs, the Ramelton man has now made his name on the national stage following his magnificent performance in Connemara on Tuesday night. Advertisement Applying for the competition on […]
ALL ABOARD! Letterkenny Reunion is making a welcome return
By Paddy Walsh It’s been a three yearly feature on the local calendar ever since a couple of local lads came up with the idea after meeting up on Letterkenny’s Main Street one day back in 1991. Not quite every three years because as it did with so many events, the Covid pandemic forced the […]
Castlefinn woman is Donegal’s newest solicitor
A CASTLEFINN woman has become Donegal’s newest solicitor. Elaine Dullaghan, Carricknashane, Castlefinn, was welcomed to her new role by her fellow practitioners, Judge Éiteáin Cunningham and An Garda Síochána at Letterkenny District Court on Monday. Ms Dullaghan joined Barron O’Donnell LLP, Ballybofey in July 2019 for two weeks experience. Advertisement She continued as a trainee with Barron O’Donnell […]
Boy awarded €10,000 after suffering burn to arm
A young Donegal boy has been awarded €10,000 after suffering a severe burn during an incident involving a gas heater. The boy and his family were on holiday in France at a Eurocamp in Brittany on June 17, 2018 when the incident took place. He was just under two years of age when he hit […]
Age and Opportunity funding boost to 55 groups in Donegal
Age & Opportunity has announced the distribution of its Active National Grant that provides significant funding for sport and physical activity amongst older people. The Grant Scheme is a combined initiative from Age & Opportunity and Sport Ireland. This year it is providing €14,150 to 55 groups in Donegal. These range from Active Retirement Groups, […]