DOGS Trust have issued a Hot Weather Warning for dog owners ahead of the return of the sunny weather. As temperatures are set to soar into the twenties, Dogs Trust have reminded owners of the dangers posed to dogs during warm weather. Dogs can’t handle the heat as well as people can and high temperatures […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, June 18
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Dara McDermott, Letterkenny Mary Gallagher, Lifford Advertisement Norita O’Boyle, Ballyraine Margaret Monagle, Malin Roseanna Mc Aleer, Ballybofey Kathleen McCafferty, Letterkenny Terri Tully, Killybegs Kay Shovlin, Bruckless and Ardara Billy (Dublin Billy) Mulhall, Donegal Town and Dublin William James (Billy) Kilpatrick, Raphoe Seán Grant, Newtowncunningham Brigid Ferguson, Gweedore […]
Are you Ireland’s most talented family?
TG4 and Adare Productions are searching for Ireland’s most talented family to take part in a new series of Réalta agus Gaolta. They are searching for: Family acts who perform traditional music, song or dance. Advertisement Families who excel in modern dance or contemporary music. Families who can entertain us with novelty or unique routines. […]
Entries invited for Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival
THE Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival has announced that its 2025 non-fiction competition is now open for submissions. A huge response is expected this year as the competition has become increasingly popular in recent years. A spokesperson from the Cathedral Quarter, Donnan Harvey, said “Letterkenny’s Literary Festival is now really taking off from what were […]
Donegal schools honoured by Nature Hero Awards
The Nature Hero Awards have honoured five schools across Donegal for their fantastic efforts in biodiversity and environmental education. These schools are: Carndonagh C.S., St. Peters N.S. Mountcharles, Scoil Aodh Rua agus Nuala, Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada, St. Davaddog’s N.S.. The Nature Hero Awards are coordinated by Biodiversity in Schools and sponsored by Donegal’s own, Glenveagh. […]
Weather: Cloudy morning with patchy rain and drizzle
THIS morning will be cloudy with patchy rain and drizzle clearing away. The cloud will break up later with plenty of sunshine and dry weather following. Highest temperatures of 16 to 19 degrees. Advertisement This evening there will be plenty of clear spells, dry weather and late sunshine. A touch more cloud will move in […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, June 17
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Kathleen McCafferty, Letterkenny Terri Tully, Killybegs Advertisement Kay Shovlin, Bruckless and Ardara Billy (Dublin Billy) Mulhall, Donegal Town and Dublin William James (Billy) Kilpatrick, Raphoe Seán Grant, Newtowncunningham Brigid Ferguson, Gweedore Johnny McCafferty, Termon Kathleen McClay, Bridgend Eddie Doherty, Buncrana Kathleen McCafferty, Letterkenny The peaceful death has […]
Orange parade set to cast over the Atlantic
By Callum McGuigan THE ROLLING hills of County Donegal and the Atlantic coastline provide the backdrop to what many believe to be the most scenic setting for any Twelfth parade. The annual Rossnowlagh procession will be held on July 5, one week before the Twelfth demonstrations in the North. Advertisement It is expected that upwards […]
Number of people on Live Register continues to decrease
By Róise Collins THE number of people on the Live Register has fallen in all social welfare offices across Donegal. County-wide, there has been a 10 per cent decrease in claimants compared to the same period last year. Advertisement At the end of May, 7,454 people were registered, down 145 from April’s total. This represents […]
Donkey who defied odds celebrates first birthday at Donegal Donkey Sanctuary
By Dionne Meehan REMEMBER Rose? She is a one-year-old donkey who has defied all odds. Abandoned by her mother Daisy following her birth at Donegal Donkey Sanctuary last summer, there was a lot of uncertainty in the first few weeks of her life. Advertisement Visiting the new born last year, the Donegal News was told […]