The number one live experience for families is coming to Donegal this April, as Megaslam Wrestling brings it’s 2023 Live Tour to Ballyshannon. Established in 2009, Megaslam Wrestling are Europe’s most prolific Wrestling promoters, presenting in excess of 300 live events per year in the UK, Republic of Ireland and the Isle Of Man. An […]
‘Donegal Danny’ to lead parade in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, a city bigger than Dublin, has chosen the son of a Donegal woman to be leader of its Saint Patrick’s Day Parade this year, an event watched by tens of thousands of people. Dan Harrell, 79, nicknamed ‘Donegal Danny,’ whose mother, Agnes Bridget McDaid, emigrated to the US from Donegal, said he was very […]
WATCH: International Women’s Day- Studied reflexology following an operation in a bid to self heal
A reflexologist and aromatherapist who said she started studying reflexology following an operation in a bid to self heal is now in her first year of business at her studio in Riverside Retail Park in Letterkenny. Olivia Maguire, founder of ‘Reflexology by Olivia’ said her first year of business has been exciting but nervewracking at […]
Anthony Molloy to feature on Laochra Gael this Thursday
The acclaimed TV series Laochra Gael will feature Donegal winning captain Anthony Molloy this Thursday 9 March at 9.30pm on TG4. The series features eight Laochra with genuine star quality and reveals deeper, fresh and sometimes unexpected insights into the lives of these icons. While their sporting careers continue to provide the backdrop to the […]
The name’s McNutt
There was great excitement in Downings yesterday when Hollywood star Pierce Brosnan popped in to the McNutt store for a surprise visit. The former 007 actor is in Donegal to film scenes for the film ‘Four Letters of Love’ and has been spotted in various locations around the county including Glenveagh National Park and in […]
Wreath laying ceremony at Drumboe today
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD will attend a formal wreath laying ceremony today to commemorate the centenary of the executions at Drumboe. The ceremony, organised by Donegal County Council, will commemorate the execution of four men –Charlie Daly, Daniel Enright, Timothy O’Sullivan and Séan Larkin at Drumboe Castle, Stranorlar on the […]
Mica Action Group going through regulations closely
The Mica Action Group (MAG) is currently going through the latest version of the draft regulations with “a fine tooth comb”. The long awaited updated regulations were published earlier this week. The Chair of MAG, Lisa Hone told the Donegal News that the group is currently reviewing the highly detailed regulations, ensuring their understanding and […]
Picture Special: Remembering Noel McDermott at special day at Ards Forest Park
AROUND 200 adults and children turned out at Ards Forest Park on Sunday to cycle and walk in memory of Noel McDermott (43) who died in a cycling accident near Gortahork five years ago. Noel had been an active member of Errigal Cycling Club and its members and Chairman Eugene McGettigan wanted to do something to […]
‘Ireland’s DNA’ campaign a success says County Council
DONEGAL County Council says its unique ‘Ireland’s DNA’ branding has been a success and has given the area a “distinct and consistent visual identity”. It is almost two years since the local authority unveiled the slogan with the goal of promoting the county as a place to “live, work, study and invest”. A clothing line […]
WATCH: International Women’s Day – Personalisation business started at kitchen table during the pandemic
The owner of an award winning personalisation business which was started at the kitchen table during the pandemic was inspired to start her own business by other small businesses. Killea based Noted Ireland is run by owner Roseann McGlinchey and her sister Danielle. Roseann started the business in 2020 during the height of the pandemic, and quickly enlisted […]