DONEGAL Historical Society – one of the oldest in the country – has just published its 75th issue of the Donegal Annual. To mark the Decade of Centenaries, four contributors have written articles on the Irish revolution – Méadhbha Ní Bhaoill on Eithne Coyle and her contribution to the struggle for independence; Niamh Brennan has […]
Ombudsman says the State has violated children’s mental health
THE Donegal-born Ombudsman for Children has accused the State of what he has described as a “profound violation of children’s rights” regarding mental health and disability care. Dr Niall Muldoon made his feelings clear in a missive to the new Chief Executive of the Health Service Executive, Bernard Gloster. In his letter, Dr Muldoon criticised the […]
Milestone reached as final turbine installed at Lenalea Wind Farm
A new wind farm project in Donegal could be fully operational by November, following the installation of its final turbine last week. Lenalea Wind Farm has reached a landmark milestone in its construction with the successful installation of its seventh and final turbine at the site located around 10k south west of Letterkenny. This milestone […]
Return of MacGill Summer School
By Róise Collins This week government ministers, European Commissioners, US congressmen, ambassadors, academics and economists, will all flock to the small rural town of Glenties, in south west Donegal. The MacGill Summer School was founded over 40 years ago to celebrate the memory of local writer, Patrick MacGill. Advertisement Since then the school has grown […]
Donegal had highest alcohol related hospital admissions last year
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL had the highest rate of all alcohol-related hospitalisations in 2022, according to a stark new report. Findings by the Health Research Board (HRB) reveals Donegal had the second highest rate per 100,000 of the population of alcohol-related psychiatric hospital admissions last year, followed by Sligo. Leitrim had the highest rate. Advertisement Donegal was also […]
Letterkenny all set to host first ever Pride Festival
THE first ever Pride Festival in Letterkenny takes place on Saturday next, August 19 and the organisers are promising a day of fun for everyone. Festival committee chairperson, Kayleigh Bowery, said the event is all about community. “It is a magnificent celebration of diversity, a time to bring people together, and of course, a big […]
Retained firemen appeal to TDs to help
RETAINED firemen across Donegal and country-wide staged further protests on Saturday to highlight the difficulties they face and the poor pay and conditions they are enduring. Members across the county staged protests outside their stations to stress the need for change and a letter was sent to the Minister to encourage elected TDs to meet […]
August Craft Month celebrating the vibrant local craft scene across Donegal
A month-long celebration of local craft makers across Ireland is well underway and this August Craft Month a host of exciting events are taking place in Donegal. Celebrating the vibrant local craft scene, people will have the chance to experience exhibitions and workshops across a variety of crafts right on their doorstep as well as […]
First Dubai entrant wins Mary from Dungloe title
By Eoin McGarvey A Dubai based but Glasgow born primary school teacher who has strong connections with Co. Donegal was selected as the 56th Mary from Dungloe on Sunday night. Adele Morgan, 28, was chosen by the judges from the 14 wonderful entries who represented Irish centres throughout the world and here at home. Advertisement With […]
Letterkenny’s London Rose prepares for Tralee
By Róise Collins With the 2023 Mary from Dungloe Festival drawn to a close, all eyes have shifted south of the country for the next fix of Irish pageantry as the Rose of Tralee makes a much anticipated return to our television screens. There is a great excitement locally as Donegal woman Amy Gillen will […]