There has been a warm welcome to the news that Donegal Sports Partnership has been allocated €437,887 in core funding through Sport Ireland for 2024. The local organisation will also receive €7,000 for Women in Sport. Donegal minister Charlie McConalogue said the funding is a significant investment in an organisation which does tremendous work in […]
Closure of Raphoe playgroup would be devastating blow – McDaid
A candidate in the forthcoming local elections says the closure of Raphoe Community Playgroup due to the presence of defective blocks in its building will be devastating for the local community in Raphoe. It emerged this week that the playgroup building is to be condemned in June and management say the playgroup, which has been […]
Belfast trio Kneecap to perform in Letterkenny this summer
LETTERKENNY Summer Sessions have announced that Belfast trio Kneecap are set to play in town this summer. Taking to social media this morning to make the announcement, the post stirred much excitement among locals. “Kneecap are coming to Leitir Ceannain, Dhún na nGall on August 15. Advertisement “Many special guest to be announced,” the post […]
‘We need an election now’ says Doherty
BY JEROME HUGHES THE people of Donegal deserve an immediate change of government, not just a new Taoiseach, Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty insists. His comments follow the shock announcement yesterday by Leo Varadkar that he is to stand down as Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach, with his successor to be in place within just […]
Emergency services at scene of collision
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a collision outside Letterkenny.
From Donegal to Florida: James O’Donnell’s ‘pawsitively’ stunning journey
BY JEROME HUGHES FALCARRAGH photographer James O’Donnell is soaring to new heights of success as he gears up to showcase his work stateside at the prestigious Florida Keys Island Fest. His journey is intertwined with inspiration drawn from his beloved pet dogs Iggy and Frida. Advertisement They have served as loyal companions during his photographic ventures […]
Fundraiser set up to get Danielle’s family to Goa
by Dionne Meehan A FUNDRAISER has been set up to assist the family of a murdered Donegal woman as they hope to travel to India for the conclusion of her trial later this year. Danielle Mc Laughlin was just 28-years-old when she was murdered in Canacona, South Goa, India on March 14, 2017. Advertisement The Buncrana […]
Three people taken to hospital after Letterkenny crash
TWO drivers and one passenger had to be taken to hospital following a three-vehicle collision in Letterkenny.
Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter to host Easter Craft Fair
Scheduled to take place in Conwal Parish Church Hall on Easter Saturday, March 30 from 12 noon to 4pm, the event is a celebration of local artisans.
Bishop Alan McGuckian to take up new role on Tuesday
THE formal ceremony to install the former Bishop of Raphoe as the new Bishop of Down and Connor will take place early next month. Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ is to be officially appointed as the Bishop of Down and Connor in April. Bishop McGuckian was appointed to the Down and Connor Diocese in February by […]