Donegal families urged to take part in World Book Day


Children’s Books Ireland and An Post are reminding children and families in Donegal to claim their free World Book Day titles, from Irish authors and illustrators including Paddy Donnelly, Áine Ni Ghlinn and Andrew Whitson AKA Mr. Ando, in time for this year’s World Book Day Ireland on Thursday, 6th March.  Sponsored by National Book […]


Possible alternative verdicts in Sliabh Liag murder trial


By Eoin Reynolds If either of two former lovers is not guilty of murdering 66-year-old Robert ‘Robin’ Wilkin, whose body was put over Ireland’s tallest cliffs, they could be found guilty of impeding the prosecution of their co-accused by helping to destroy evidence, a jury has been told. Mr Justice Paul McDermott finished his charge […]


Vigilance urged in wake of bogus callers in Castlefin


Vigilance has been urged after it’s emerged bogus callers have been calling to properties in Castlefin offering to conduct roofing work. The warning comes after gardaí say they have received recent reports of a white van with MN registration plates and with two men on board calling to houses in the Castlefin area offering to conduct […]


Exciting event in Croithlí Distillery tomorrow


AN EXCITING event exploring how our ancient heritage, wild landscape and vibrant community spirit continue to shape life in Donegal will take place in Croithlí Distillery tomorrow. Údarás na Gaeltachta is proud to host ‘Believe in Home: How Donegal’s Spirit Shapes us’, an evening to explore the many ways a sense of place not only inspires […]


Deaths in Donegal, Monday morning, March 3


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Shaun Martin McClafferty, Gortahork Jean Stewart, Ramelton Advertisement Owen Roe O’Neill, Ballyshannon Patricia Wilson, Ballintra  Dom Murray, Bray and formerly Bundoran Margaret Fox, Letterkenny John Doogan, Ballyshannon Mary McFadden, Fintown Rose Ann Hoines, Ballyshannon   Christopher (Christy) McDaid, Dublin and Bundoran    Shaun Martin McClafferty, Gortahork The tragic […]


Boogie’s last dance – 50 years on


By Eoin Glackin NEXT Thursday, March 6 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Hugh ‘Boogie’ McDaid, a young man from Ramelton killed on the night of his 21st birthday. Hugh is remembered by all who knew him as a unique character – a larger-than-life personality, never far from mischief but who always had […]


Buncrana vet to take on Glór Tíre challenge


By Paul McElwee A Donegal veterinary nurse, who has dedicated his life to helping animals on the farm, will be ‘moo’ving on to his other passion of singing next week by taking part in the new series of TG4’s hit country music show Glór Tíre. Buncrana’s Jack Larry (23) is appearing on the show’s 21st […]