The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Rickard Gallagher, Glenties David Burke, Dunkineely Advertisement Peter O’Donnell, Raphoe Packie Joe McCahill, Lettermacaward John Grant, Buncrana Rickard Gallagher, Glenties The death has occurred of Rickard Gallagher, 12 Dr McCloskey Crescent, Glenties and 4 Stephen’s Place, Belfast. Mr Gallagher passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 16. Predeceased […]
Deaths in Donegal, Sunday, October 19
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Peter O’Donnell, Raphoe Packie Joe McCahill, Lettermacaward Advertisement Bernard (Brian) Duffy, Spain and Annagry John Grant, Buncrana Peter O’Donnell, Raphoe The death has occurred of Peter O’Donnell, Demesne, Raphoe, F93 E763. Peter will be lovingly missed by his wife, Pauline, his children, Rory (Orla), Edel (Donal) […]
Deep sadness at death of Peter O’Donnell, Raphoe
THERE is much sadness across the sporting community in Donegal today with the news of the passing of the county’s own ‘Mr Boxing’, Peter O’Donnell. The Raphoe man dedicated much of his life to the sport he loved. He passed away peacefully earlier today. Advertisement President of the County Donegal Boxing Board since 2012, Peter […]
Female entrepreneurs in Donegal celebrated on National Women’s Enterprise Day
LOCAL Enterprise Office Donegal celebrated National Women’s Enterprise Day with an evening event in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny on Thursday. The evening brought together women in business from across the county for an inspiring programme of talks, networking, and shared learning. With a focus on insight, growth, and visibility, the event highlighted the innovation […]
Donegal artefacts feature in Changing Ireland Galleries at National Musuem
An iconic Fender Stratocaster guitar owned by musician Rory Gallagher is one of a number of artefacts from Donegal that feature in Changing Ireland Galleries at the National Musuem of Ireland. The Changing Ireland Galleries was officially launched today, marking the biggest expansion of public galleries at the National Museum of Ireland in over two […]
Donegal retailers honoured at XL awards event in Spain
FIVE retailers from Donegal were among a group of retailers from around the country who have been honoured for their outstanding commitment to their local communities at the annual XL Retailer Awards celebration, held in Calpe, Spain. Hosted by BWG Foods, owners and operators of the XL Retail brand in Ireland, the XL Retail Awards […]
Victim Impact Statement sought after pensioner brandished knife
AN 83-year-old man brandished a knife at another man during a dispute over a boat. John Orsi of Ballymagowan, Kerrykeel, was before Letterkenny District Court on Monday charged with a Section 11 Firearms offence. Sergeant Jim Collins told the court that on January 31, 2025, at Massmount, Kerrykeel, gardaí took a statement of complaint from a man, who had been […]
Wedding of the week: Glaswegian couple find love in Gaoth Dobhair
ALTHOUGH Shannon and her husband Brendan grew up just five minutes apart in Glasgow, went to the same school and shared mutual friends, their paths never crossed. That was until six years ago when a trip to Gaoth Dobhair, the beloved home of their grandparents, changed everything. Meeting at a Wolfe Tones concert in Seán […]
George Shaw’s journey back to his roots
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By Brian McDaid WE are sitting in the reception area of the Station House Hotel in Letterkenny on a Saturday night. One of its residents here for the weekend has taken time out from a family function to have a chat about his connections with the town. It has been eight years since he was […]
The way we were
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Aoife Doherty delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com 1975, October 11 Advertisement Bravery awards for three Donegal Gardaí THREE Donegal based members of the Gardaí were given special awards for bravery by the Taoiseach, Mr […]