Caolagh Grimes delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 1975 DONEGAL TO BENEFIT FROM DISADVANTAGED AREAS SCHEME Advertisement THERE was good news for Donegal farmers with the announcement of the EEC’s Disadvantaged Areas […]
Bundoran speed ramps ‘too little, too late’
By Dionne Meehan THE parents of Ronan Wilson, the Tyrone child who died in a hit and run incident in Bundoran in 2023, say the installation of new speed ramps on the road where he lost his life is too little too late. Dean and Emma Wilson say Donegal County Council should have had safety […]
Letterkenny school is off to World VEX Robotics Championships in Texas
By Dionne Meehan A GROUP of pupils from Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál in Letterkenny have qualified for the World VEX Robotics Championships in Dallas, Texas this May. The team, consisting of two boys and five girls from fifth and sixth class, recently triumphed at the All-Ireland Finals in Cork and their prize is a trip […]
Work ongoing to secure additional school places at Little Angels – McConalogue
DONEGAL Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, says efforts are ongoing to secure places for children who have applied to start at Little Angels Special School in Letterkenny in September. “Work is continuing with the Minister for Special Education, Michael Moynihan, with a view to examining options to secure school places for the new school year. […]
Weather: Cool and breezy day with sunshine and widespread showers
TODAY will be cool and breezy with sunshine and fairly widespread showers, some heavy and with the chance of hail and isolated thunderstorms. The showers will ease and become more isolated later in the day with highest temperatures of 8 to 10 degrees in moderate to fresh and gusty winds, turning strong at times for […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, March 28
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Eileen Sweeney, Crolly Brendan McCann, Burnfoot Advertisement Kathleen Martin, Wicklow and Ballybofey Alice McDaid, Newtowncunningham Jacqueline Devenney, St Johnston Eileen Sweeney, Crolly The death has occurred of Eileen Sweeney, Ardveen, Crolly. Ms Sweeney’s remains will reposing in McGlynn’s Funeral Home, Dungloe from 3pm on Friday, March 28, […]
Principal of Loreto, Letterkenny announces decision to retire
By Diarmaid Doherty The principal of Loreto, Letterkenny, Ms Gerardine Mullen, has announced that she will be retiring at the end of the school year. Ms Mullen was appointed principal at Loreto in May 2019 having been acting principal for a short time following the sad passing of former principal Nora Friel. Advertisement A native […]
Donegal makeup artist to feature on major podcast
Award-winning radio host and podcaster Louise Clarke is thrilled to welcome Donegal-born makeup artist and influencer Aoife Dowds as a special guest on The Louise Clarke Podcast. In this must-listen episode, Aoife shares her journey from her roots in Donegal to establishing herself as a powerhouse in the beauty industry, building her personal brand, and […]
Fun and celebrations on World Down Syndrome Day
World Down Syndrome Day on Friday, March 21 was marked with a special day of celebration at the Silver Tassie Hotel. There was fun and entertainment for the children and their friends and families. The organisers would like to thank everyone who came out to support the day. Thanks to Kevin Bradley of Highland Bakery […]
Call for more detox beds in Donegal
By Róise Collins A LETTERKENNY councillor is urging for more detox beds to be made available for those battling drug and alcohol addiction in Donegal. Cllr Gerry McMonagle emphasised that while the county boasts a variety of effective community-based day services, there is a significant gap in long-term detox options. Advertisement Cllr McMonagle argues that […]