New family opts for life on Donegal island


AFTER years of crossing continents and timelines a family of four is settling into life on Arranmore. French man Jean Pierre Trocmé, New Yorker Marie Benedict and their two sons Finn (15) and Taidhg (14) Trocmé moved to the island permanently two weeks ago. Due to Jean Pierre’s job with the French embassy the family […]

Buncrana family’s heartbreak as mica home demolished


A BUNCRANA family have been left heartbroken after they watched their home become one of the first houses in the county to be demolished due to mica.  Gary and Emma Breslin along with their two children Cole (10) and Lacey (8) from Ludden watched on Monday as their two-storey home was stripped down to a […]

Noah’s bed push has set off from Dublin


ONE of Ireland’s most challenging fundraising events has set off from Dublin. Noah’s bed push beginning at Crumlin Hospital for sick children is in aid of nine beneficiaries that have supported young Noah Gooch, a six-year-old boy from Donegal who was diagnosed with cancer this year. Noah (6) has won the hearts of thousands of […]

#LoveDonegal Day 2021 is tomorrow!


TOMORROW, Wednesday August 18 is officially #LoveDonegal Day 2021, a day where all the elements which make Donegal such a meaningful, inspiring, unique and authentic place are showcased proudly across the globe. The initiative from Donegal County Council, will build on the huge success of last year’s campaign which reached millions of people worldwide and […]

Mica group plan protest for Lifford


THE Donegal Mica 100% Redress no Less group is planning a demonstration in Lifford on Saturday, September 11 outside the offices of Donegal County Council and are calling on as many families as possible to attend. Campaigner, Paddy Diver will be the guest speaker as they continue their calls for 100% redress for the affected […]

From the world of corporate banking to some down time


A DONEGAL woman who has made a successful career in the corporate banking world wants to build a new technology platform in Ireland. Grainne McNamara has over 25 years of experience in working with leading companies in financial services and helping them use technology to drive changes to their business. Previously a managing director at […]

Couple behind wedding app welcome increased numbers


A COUPLE behind a Donegal based wedding app have said the increase in guest numbers to 100 will offer some stability to the struggling wedding industry. Laura Kavanagh and her partner Colin of Buncrana based wedding journal app ‘Be Our Guest’ work with couples from Ireland, the UK and world-wide using their wedding communications platform […]

Illegal parking at Marble Hill beach causing mayhem


SERIOUS concern has been raised that illegal parking close to Marble Hill beach in Dunfanaghy could block emergency access. Speaking to the Donegal News, Councillor Michael McClafferty said incidents of illegal parking have been commonplace along the road to the Shandon Hotel and Marble Hill beach. He said the situation has already prevented refuse lorries […]