A Letterkenny resident who started charting his favourite places in Donegal five years ago has pulled them all together in a huge map. Colin ‘Colly’ Farrell’s colourful creation has just gone on display in the Silver Tassie, the first place to make it on to the impressive trail. Colly, who is originally from Dublin but […]
Donegal’s value of community brought around the world
A YOUNG man who grew up in Cranford is now bringing his unique understanding of the value of strong community to those less fortunate. Paul Carr works with the Irish charity Concern and has witnessed the struggle of street children in Bangladesh. The 34 year-old is now in Rwanda where he has seen strong community […]
Donegal Students compete in National Worldskills
Two students from Donegal ETB are competing in the National WorldSkills Ireland competition in the RDS this week. Lee Davison from Buncrana and Orlagh McGuiness from Glenties will be competing against more than 180 other young people from across the country in a range of skill-based trades including automation, robotics, construction skills and culinary arts. […]
Good weather helps harvest but costs are ‘horrendous’
Although the cost of fuel and fertiliser is “horrendous” the harvest in Donegal has been good, according to farmers. In Burt Ivan Peoples said the yields this year are similar to last year but he is concerned at the rising prices of fuel and fertiliser. “It was a great harvest weather-wise with winter barley, oil […]
Boyle has real concerns as boss hunt continues
By Frank Craig Manus Boyle says the appointment of the next Donegal senior football boss has to have the overall welfare of the game, within the county, at its fulcrum. The 1992 legend has warned that quick fixes or marquee outside names will only lead Donegal further down what he believes is an already wayward […]
Additional funding worth €420,000 for language planning process announced
As part of a visit to County Donegal today, Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for the Gaeltacht and Sport, Jack Chambers TD, has announced that the annual funding to be made available in future for the specific Gaeltacht Service Towns located in the Gaeltacht is being increased from €80,000 to €100,000 per year. […]
Garda Síochána appeal for owner of abandoned horse
An Garda Síochána in Donegal have taken to their Facebook page this morning in search of the owner of an abandoned horse. The horse has been abandoned in a field in Letterkenny town and it is believed that the horse has been there for the past few weeks. It the post, An Garda Síochána Donegal […]
Major Donegal managerial development
By Frank Craig Donegal’s bid to find its new senior football team boss has been dealt a huge blow with the news that Malachy O’Rourke has ruled himself out of the running. The Donegal News understands that the former Fermangh and Monaghan manager isn’t interested in succeeding Declan Bonner at the helm for the 2023 […]
Picture Special: Barney and the Circle reunite
DONEGAL legends Barney and the Circle reunited for a concert in aid of Donegal Hospice. The gig, took place in the Amharclann, Gaoth Dobhair on August 26 and was organised for Barney McDaid’s 80th birthday. The Circle – Barney McDaid, Patrick Doherty, Noel Sweeney and Michael Hayes – played pubs, clubs and dancehalls during the […]
‘Columbarium’ to be developed at Ards
Cremated remains are to have a permanent place of rest at Ards Friary. Donegal County Council has granted planning permission for a columbarium following an application by the Capuchin Friars. A survey by planners found that it will pose no threat to the local landscape. Advertisement A columbarium is a collection of niches designed to house a […]