AN EXCITING event exploring how our ancient heritage, wild landscape and vibrant community spirit continue to shape life in Donegal will take place in Croithlí Distillery tomorrow. Údarás na Gaeltachta is proud to host ‘Believe in Home: How Donegal’s Spirit Shapes us’, an evening to explore the many ways a sense of place not only inspires […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday morning, March 3
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Shaun Martin McClafferty, Gortahork Jean Stewart, Ramelton Advertisement Owen Roe O’Neill, Ballyshannon Patricia Wilson, Ballintra Dom Murray, Bray and formerly Bundoran Margaret Fox, Letterkenny John Doogan, Ballyshannon Mary McFadden, Fintown Rose Ann Hoines, Ballyshannon Christopher (Christy) McDaid, Dublin and Bundoran Shaun Martin McClafferty, Gortahork The tragic […]
Boogie’s last dance – 50 years on
By Eoin Glackin NEXT Thursday, March 6 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Hugh ‘Boogie’ McDaid, a young man from Ramelton killed on the night of his 21st birthday. Hugh is remembered by all who knew him as a unique character – a larger-than-life personality, never far from mischief but who always had […]
Buncrana vet to take on Glór Tíre challenge
By Paul McElwee A Donegal veterinary nurse, who has dedicated his life to helping animals on the farm, will be ‘moo’ving on to his other passion of singing next week by taking part in the new series of TG4’s hit country music show Glór Tíre. Buncrana’s Jack Larry (23) is appearing on the show’s 21st […]
Wind, rain, and a little miracle – all part of successful festive fundraiser
LETTERKENNY man Tom Giblin has raised a whopping €4,567 for local charities from his annual Christmas fundraiser. Beginning his fundraising mission in the late 70s, Mr Giblin launched his Live Animal Nativity Stable for the first time in 2022. Acquiring his first animal 14 years ago, little did he know what lay ahead. Advertisement From a […]
Over 1,000 applications for vacant property grant in Donegal
DONEGAL is set to benefit from close to €5 million in funding aimed at bringing vacant properties back into use, with over 1,000 applications received by the Local Authority for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grants by the end of last year. Overall, since the launch of the grant in July 2022, Donegal County Council holds […]
The Way We Were
Dionne Meehan 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 MARCH 1, 1975 Advertisement FIRST SOD CUT FOR SWIMMING POOL THE first sod of Letterkenny’s new swimming pool, which is to cost £109,000, was cut on Saturday […]
Deaths in Donegal, Sunday morning, March 2
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Mary McFadden, Fintown Rose Ann Hoines, Ballyshannon Advertisement Joan Doherty, Moville Stewart Scott, Raphoe Mary Coll, Arranmore and Letterkenny Christopher (Christy) McDaid, Dublin and Bundoran Charlie Harvey, Letterkenny Mary McFadden, Fintown The peaceful death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, of Mary McMahon, Fintown. Mary […]
Children of Creeslough school send get-well cards to Pope Francis
By Paul McElwee WITH news of Pope Francis’ health woes hitting headlines worldwide, the children of Scoil Mhuire in Creeslough have opened their hearts and let the Holy Father know he is in their prayers by sending get-well cards to the Vatican. The idea to send the cards to the Pontiff, who has been in […]
Local Pipe Band are off to New York for St Patrick’s Day
THE Letterkenny & District Pipe Band is set to embark on a monumental journey to New York City to participate in the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. From Friday, March 14 to Wednesday 19, 65 members and followers, which includes 18 children, will represent Letterkenny and County Donegal on an international stage. Their itinerary features […]