MEMBERS of Danu Young Women’s Choir are celebrating an incredible weekend of musical success at the 34th Annual Convention of the Irish Association of Barbershop Singers (IABS), held at the INEC Gleneagle Arena, Killarney. Two ensembles from the Danu community took home top national honours, showcasing the extraordinary talent and dedication of young singers from across Donegal. The […]
Coastal Watch Donegal relaunched to tackle drug smuggling along coast
COASTAL Watch Donegal, a multi-agency initiative involving An Garda Síochána, the Irish Naval Service and Revenue’s Customs Service, was relaunched yesterday at the Coast Guard Station in Killybegs. This collaborative effort is aimed at preventing and detecting the importation of illegal drugs by promoting the importance of vigilance among those living in coastal communities as […]
Weather: Mainly dry and mostly cloudy day
TODAY will be mainly dry and mostly cloudy with patches of mist and drizzle, especially during this morning. A few bright intervals may develop through the day. Highest temperatures of 12 to 13 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly cloudy with patches of mist and drizzle. Lowest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees and a […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, October 14
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bridie Devine, Convoy Seamus McNulty, Stranorlar Advertisement Rita Graham, Milford and Dunfanaghy Susan Duffy, Carrigans Brian Richard Price, Rathmullan Maureen O’Neill, Clare and Killybegs William Maxwell (SNR), Glencolmcille Anne Madden, Galway and Fintown Ralf (Rafal) Konarski, Bundoran Jim (Seamus) Hickey, Sligo and Derrybeg Grace Mary Norton, Antrim […]
Special awards for Donegal folk who have done so well
FOUR people with strong Donegal connections will be honoured for their achievements at a special event this weekend. Donegal County Council will host the 2025 Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards on Friday, October 17, at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana. The prestigious annual event honours members of the global Irish diaspora who have demonstrated […]
Lotto luck shines on Donegal again with €500,000 winning ticket bought here
DONEGAL’S run of Lotto luck shows no sign of slowing down after the county had yet another Lotto winner over the weekend. A Daily Million Plus player in Donegal is celebrating a sweet Sunday surprise after matching all six numbers in the 2pm draw, winning an incredible €500,000. The Donegal player purchased their winning ticket […]
New publication explores the rich history of the town of Ballyshannon
THE Abbey Arts Centre in Ballyshannon played host to the launch of a new publication which explores the history of the town of Ballyshannon. The Irish Historic Towns Atlas No. 32 – Ballyshannon//Béal Átha Seanaidh – was launched on Thursday evening. Authored by Dr Angela Byrne, a Donegal historian, and supported by Donegal County Council […]
Motorists urged to plan ahead as road works begin in Ramelton
MOTORISTS are being advised to plan alternative routes and allow extra travel time as road works commence in Ramelton. This comes as a section of Rectory Road, between the Cul na Cille housing estate and the Church Street junction, will be closed to traffic from today, October 13 to October 24. The closure will be […]
Artist presents painting to hospital to say thanks for the care she received
A FORMER patient at Letterkenny University Hospital who returned with a gift of a painting, said she wanted to share a small piece of beauty as a way of saying thanks for the care she received. Artist Vivienne Byrne Baruch paid a visit back to the hospital on Friday to present her painting in appreciation […]