DONEGAL’S first pride parade will take place on the June Bank Holiday weekend to coincide with Pride celebrations taking place around the world. The event in Buncrana is being organised by the Inishowen Pride Committee which was formed in January of this year. Speaking to the Donegal News, Organiser Jen McCarron said it has been […]
650 to take part in Seven Sisters Races
IONAD Cois Locha in Dunlewey will be a hive of activity this evening as some 650 participants in the Seven Sisters Skyline endurance races register to take part. This is the fifth anniversary of the race which takes in seven peaks from Muckish to Errigal but is its first running as part of the 2022 […]
Action against path to beach
DONEGAL County Council has opened a planning enforcement case over development at the Murder Hole beach. A new pathway has been developed to the famous Downings beach which is now the subject of the local authority’s enforcement case. A new car park has also been built for motorists in a bid to help relieve traffic […]
Blaney in line to be next Donegal cathaoirleach
COUNCILLOR Liam Blaney is on course to be the county’s next cathaoirleach. The Fianna Fáil representative is expected to replace Sinn Féin’s Jack Murray when his term as mayor comes to an end next month. Councillor Blaney’s position will have to be ratified when members gather for their annual general meeting on June 14. But if he […]
Thunderstorm warning issued
A thunderstorm weather warning for Donegal has been issued by Met Éireann. A yellow warning will be in place from 2pm this afternoon (Monday) to 9pm. The warning also affects counties Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim, Roscommon, Sligo, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath. Met Éireann spokesperson said: “Scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening with localised downpour leading to […]
Huge demand for dog kennel accommodation across Donegal
A BIG jump in the number of people travelling since Covid restrictions were lifted and an increase in dog ownership has resulted in a surge in demand for accommodation in dog kennels. This week we spoke to kennel owners around the county about the rising demand. One owner said customers are coming from as far […]
Surfers rescued from Rossnowlagh beach
TWO surfers that got into difficulty at Rossnowlagh Beach yesterday afternoon were rescued by members of the RNLI. The volunteer crew of the Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat was called into action to assist the two men shortly after 3:35pm. A number of 999 emergency calls were made to Malin Head Coast Guard from passers-by on Rossnowlagh […]
Letterkenny to celebrate Africa Day
A STELLAR day’s entertainment will be held on Saturday for Donegal’s Africa Day Celebration. Donegal County Council and Donegal Intercultural Platform will jointly present an Africa Day celebration at the Regional Cultural Centre and An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny. All events are free of charge and all are invited to attend and enjoy. The celebration opens at […]
Donegal LGBTQ+ to hold vigil in Letterkenny
A VIGIL will be held in Market Square in Letterkenny this evening to mark the one month anniversary of the brutal murders of Michael Snee and Aidan Moffitt in Sligo. The candle-lit event is being organised by the Donegal LGBTQ+ Committee to remember both men. Speaking to the Donegal News, organiser Shauna Devenney, said it […]
Donegal celebs ready for a night behind bars
PRISONERS will return to the historic jail cells at Lifford Old Courthouse for the first time in 100 years as 13 well-known locals raise money for charity. ‘Jailbreak’ takes place in the Lifford Old Courthouse on Friday April 29 and the familiar faces will leave their families behind for one night and stay in one […]