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 […]
Donegal musicians tuning up for Buckfest
A number of Donegal bands are preparing to rock out at a mini festival taking place in Strabane shortly. Buckfest – a play on the famous Buckfast wine which was a staple of any night out for young people of a certain age growing up – will see four groups take to the stage of the popular Dicey […]
Boil water notice remains in place in Lettermacaward
A boil water notice remains in place on the Lettermacaward Public Water Supply.
Huge numbers applying for school bus places leads to delays
AN unprecedented number of applications for school buses places has led to a delay in the allocation of tickets ahead of the return to the classroom. Bus Éireann told the Donegal News yesterday that the sourcing of extra buses and drivers to cope with the increased demand for the government transport scheme has led to […]
Appeal as foodbank faces ‘overwhelming’ demand
Letterkenny’s foodbank has seen its biggest rise in demand in three years.
Ukrainian solidarity event in Letterkenny
The Ukrainian community asks Letterkenny people to join them in solidarity at 6pm tomorrow on the Market Square on Main Street.
Ill fisherman airlifted to Letterkenny hospital
A FISHERMAN that had fallen ill while at sea was airlifted to Letterkenny University Hospital this afternoon. The fisherman, who was 20 nautical miles off Malin Head, was successfully winced onboard the Rescue Helicopter 118 and taken to Letterkenny hospital. “Lough Swilly RNLI were paged today at 13.07 by Malin Head Coast Guard Radio to […]
From Falcarragh to Milwaukee
IT has been a whirlwind few years for Falcarragh photographer James O’Donnell who is holding his very first exhibition in Milwaukee in the US this weekend. James is the owner of Iggy, the border collie who has been the subject of some of the most stunning images of Donegal, and rose to fame on social […]
Tonight’s Na Mooneys concert in Downings cancelled
Donegal County Council has announced that due to inclement weather conditions and prevailing winds tonight’s Na Mooneys concert at Downings GAA pitch has been cancelled. The local authority said the decision has been taken in the interest of health and safety. Na Mooneys were to be accompanied on stage by Caitlín Nic Gabhann, Nia Ní […]
Once in a lifetime shot during lucky moment in Donegal
PHOTOGRAPHER Gareth Wray could not believe his luck when he managed to capture a perfect shot of an Aer Lingus plane descending into Donegal Airport last week with Errigal Mountain in the backdrop. The Strabane man was not out plane spotting at the time and it was just by chance the aircraft flew into his […]