DONEGAL, Ireland’s hidden gem, has been recognised by Lonely Planet as one of the world’s top travel destinations, further solidifying its global appeal. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Martin Harley accepted the official Lonely Planet award on Monday, November 6, at the World Travel Market in London. This prestigious event is recognised as a […]
Record number of new homes completed in Donegal this year
ALMOST 500 new homes were completed in Donegal in the first nine months of this year. Latest figures by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show 449 new homes were finished in the county from January to September of this year. It’s the highest number of completions recorded in Donegal for the first three-quarters of any year […]
Letterkenny woman’s exhibition to launch this week in An Grianán
LETTERKENNY artist, Audrey Henry, will offically launch her exhibition ‘Dear Donegal’ on Friday, November 10 at 6pm in An Grianán Theatre. The exhibition features a series of oil paintings of Donegal landscapes painted across the seasons, from the rebirth of spring and summer growth to the cold and decline of autumn and winter. Audrey’s process involves […]
Two pedestrians injured in overnight crash
TWO pedestrians have been taken to hospital after being hit by a vehicle in an overnight crash. Gardaí are investigating the serious collision in Ballyshannon in the early hours of Saturday morning, November 4. “The collision occurred on the N3 in Templenew and involved a vehicle and two pedestrians,” said a Garda spokesperson. Advertisement “The […]
Almost €30,000 in funding for computers for libraries
DONEGAL County Council has been awarded almost €30,000 in funding to provide new computers, laptops and iPads for libraries across the county. The funding was announced this morning by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys. The investment, under the Libraries Capital Programme, will assist libraries in becoming more digitally inclusive. Advertisement Donegal County […]
A night for Ted Ponsonby
A CELEBRATION of life concert in memory of Donegal musician Ted Ponsonby takes place on Monday in Letterkenny. There was much sadness across the county in September following the death of Ted Ponsonby, late of Glencar Scotch, who has been remembered as one of Donegal’s finest ever musical exports. A host of musicians will come […]
Donegal carpet up for auction
A 19th Century mirror from Lissadell House in Sligo and a Donegal woven carpet are coming up for auction later this month. The Rose carpet, woven in Killybegs is to be offered for sale by Sotheby’s in London with an estimate of up to €35,000. The carpet, designed by influential arts and crafts architect CFA […]
Gardaí praised for ‘exemplary’ actions following Creeslough
by Louise Doyle GARDA Commissioner Drew Harris has praised gardaí in Donegal for the “exemplary” way they carried out their duties in very difficult circumstances following the Creeslough tragedy. In his forward in An Garda Síochána’s annual report, ‘100 Years of Keeping People Safe’, Garda Commissioner Harris recalled the explosion in Creeslough just over one year ago, which […]
CAB carry out almost 30 investigations in Donegal
by Kate Heaney THE Criminal Assets Bureau(CAB) carried out investigations into 28 targets in County Donegal last year according to the latest report published this week by the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee. The total number country-wide was 1,638. Advertisement According to the report almost €6.3 million was returned to the Exchequer in 2022 following […]