Challenging charity swim at Sheephaven Bay on Saturday


A group of 50 swimmers are set to take on a spectacular swim in Sheephaven Bay this weekend to raise money for two very good causes. The group, consisting of local athletes and members of the Gartan Swimmers Group, will take on a 3.5-kilometre route across one of the most testing but stunning swims available […]

Donegal has some of the highest numbers of unpaid ACRES in the State


Donegal TD and Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance Pearse Doherty TD has slammed the Government for the high number of unpaid ACRES payments in Donegal. Commenting on figures Sinn Féin received in response to a Parliamentary Question, Teachta Doherty stated: “Currently, there are 253 people in Donegal still waiting to be paid as part of the ACRES scheme and, […]

Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, August 12


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Tessie McGettigan, Lifford  Peggy Gallagher, Falcarragh Advertisement Margaret O’Donnell, Creeslough Neil McGleenon, Armagh and Ballybofey Stephen ‘Ann’ O’Donnell, Rann na Feirste Eileen Graham, Gortlee, Letterkenny Laurence Sweeney, Shannon, Co. Clare and Ballybofey Kevin McCallion, Newtowncunningham  Nellie McGuinness, Glenties  Nuala McFadden, Cnoc Fola Martin Loughrey, Rathmullan James McGrory, […]

Croithlí Distillery among top 10 per cent of attractions worldwide


THE Crolly Distillery Experience has been recognised with the prestigious TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2025, placing it among the top 10 per cent of visitor attractions worldwide. The honour is based entirely on consistently positive ratings and reviews from visitors from around the world. It comes just weeks after the Visitor Centre celebrated its third anniversary […]

Deaths in Donegal, Monday, August 11


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Stephen ‘Ann’ O’Donnell, Rann na Feirste Eileen Graham, Gortlee, Letterkenny Advertisement Laurence Sweeney, Shannon, Co. Clare and Ballybofey Kevin McCallion, Newtowncunningham Margaret Patton, Ballybofey Jim O’Donnell, Muff Nellie McGuinness, Glenties Mary Harkin, Churchill Nuala McFadden, Cnoc Fola Martin Loughrey, Rathmullan James McGrory, Letterkenny and Buncrana   Stephen […]

Weather: Cloudy early on but brighter skies later


This morning will be cloudy with spells of rain. Through the afternoon, it will turn drier, with sunny spells developing. A warm day. Tonight will be largely dry with clear skies and just the odd patch of cloud moving in at times. A relatively mild night.

Deaths in Donegal, Sunday, August 10


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Margaret Patton, Ballybofey Jim O’Donnell, Muff Advertisement Nellie McGuinness, Glenties  Mary Harkin, Churchill Nuala McFadden, Cnoc Fola Martin Loughrey, Rathmullan  James McGrory, Letterkenny and Buncrana Susan Browne, Crossroads Margaret Patton, Ballybofey The peaceful death has occurred at Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry, of Margaret Patton, Knock, Ballybofey. F93 D43F.  […]

Historic win for people with disabilities


By Evelyn Cullen PEOPLE with disabilities attending day services in Donegal will no longer have to pay the controversial €4 daily transport charge, following a Government funding decision hailed as a major breakthrough for equality in the North West. The announcement was made this week by Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley, who confirmed […]

The way we were


Aoife Doherty delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. August 2, 1975 Twenty-five contesting the coveted Mary from Dungloe title Advertisement AN original entry of 250 girls was reduced to 25 for the grand final of the 8th InternationalMary from Dungloe contest, which will be held in the Ostan, […]