The Way We Were


Róise Collins 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 MAY 3, 1975 GLENDOWAN ONE-TEACHER SCHOOL IS TOPS IN NATIONAL DRAMA Advertisement The small one-teacher national achool at Stramore, Glendowan, has scored yet another major national success in […]


Deaths in Donegal, Sunday, May 4


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Donnchadh Eddie Ó Duibheannaigh, Ranafast Kieran Boyce, New York and Glenties Advertisement Conal (Ban) Patrick Mc Nelis, Glenties Bernard Keyes, Falcarragh and London Donnchadh Eddie Ó Duibheannaigh, Ranafast The death has occurred of Donnchadh Eddie Ó Duibheannaigh, Carraig a Choill, Ranafast. Mr Ó Duibheannaigh passed away at […]


An Bord Pleanála refuse Rosemount Terrace development in Letterkenny


by Louise Doyle AN Bord Pleanála has refused planning permission granted by Donegal County Council for a development in Letterkenny which had prompted emergency vehicle obstruction concerns. The appeal was lodged by Rosemount Terrace resident, Marina Carlin against the decision made on October 3, 2024 by Donegal County Council to grant permission, subject to conditions, to Roisin […]


Weather: Largely dry day with a mix of cloud and sunny spells 


TODAY will be largely dry with a mix of cloud and sunny spells. There is a chance of a few light showers in coastal areas. Highest temperatures will range from 13 to 16 degrees, with mostly light or moderate northerly breezes. Advertisement Tonight will be mainly dry with clear spells. Cloud will increase in the […]


Deaths in Donegal, Friday, May 2


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bernard Ward, Frosses Maureen Ward, Ballyshannon Advertisement Mary Small, Dublin and Ballyshannon Rose Patton, Ballybofey Bríd Nic Giolla Bhríde, Annagry and Artane, Dublin John McGinley (John Frank), Glencolmcille Ellen Keogh, Letterkenny Benny Donaghey, Clonmany Aidan Carrig, Clare and Stranorlar Bernard Ward, Frosses The death has occurred of […]


Fundraising bed push to help support local school girl’s upcoming treatment


By Dionne Meehan FUNDRAISING efforts to assist a young school girl from Donegal, who is getting ready to travel to Holland for a bone marrow transplant, will continue throughout the weekend. On Saturday, May 3, staff from Scoil Mhuire in Creeslough will take part in a fundraising bed push to raise vital funds for their sixth-class student, […]


Councillor demands immediate action over water outages


By Róise Collins RESIDENTS of West Donegal are grappling with yet another round of water outages and a local councillor has expressed his growing frustration over what he says is Uisce Éireann’s lack of communication with those impacted. The Donegal News recently reported that households in Falcarragh and Gortahork had been struggling with severe water […]


Brave Ramelton woman presents local playgroup with impressive €24,900


By Dionne Meehan RAMELTON Community Playgroup has been presented with an amazing €24,900, raised through dedicated fundraising efforts to support their upcoming move to a new location. Local woman, Sara Nairn, who was recently diagnosed with cancer, made it her mission to spread awareness while raising vital funds for her community. Advertisement Originally from Woodlands, […]


Day to remember at Mondello for McShea siblings


It was a day to remember for Erin and James McShea as the siblings competed at the first round of the RSA Irish Summer Championships in Mondello Park on Saturday. The Letterkenny teens come from a family steeped in Rallying history from both sides of the family. Their mother, Noreen McDaid has competed as well […]