The trailer of a new film about the defective block crisis in Donegal has been released. GALAR, which is based on the experiences of thousands of families throughout the county, will have its national premiere at Boyne Valley International Film Festival on Saturday, August 9. The Donegal News’ Paul Bradley recently spoke to filmmaker Niall […]
Celebrate Donegal with #Love Donegal Day
IT’S almost time to celebrate Donegal again. With this year’s #Love Donegal Day taking place on September 10 for its sixth consecutive year, it promises to be bigger and better than ever. The much-loved initiative allows people in Donegal and those across the globe with a connection to Donegal to celebrate the beautiful county. Advertisement […]
Eight-month prison sentence for drink driving
A WEXFORD man who ended up in Donegal when driving while intoxicated has been sentenced to eight months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 10 years. Martin O’Brien,who had 95 previous convictions, appeared at Monday’s sitting of Letterkenny District Court facing a number of charges including drunk driving and taking possession of a vehicle without the […]
Weather: Cloudy day with scattered showers
TODAY will be cloudy with scattered patches of light rain, drizzle and mist. A few sunny spells will develop later. Highest temperatures of 18 to 21 degrees in a light to moderate breeze. Advertisement Tonight will remain cloudy with a good deal of dry weather overall, though a few patches of light rain and drizzle. […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, July 30
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Kenneth McIlwaine, Milford Joseph (Joe) Davies, Derry, Buncrana and Louth Advertisement Michael Robert Gamble, Letterkenny Jimmy McGinley, Glasgow and Gweedore Ann Kirwan, Ballyshannon and Buncrana Andy Gillespie, Ballybofey Margaret McBride, Milford Hugh Doherty, Buncrana Bernard (Brian) Carr, Kilcar Betty Nelis, Castlefinn and Clady The death has occurred, […]
‘Singing for president was amazing experience’
By Paul McElwee FRESH from his trip to Áras an Uachtaráin, Donegal-born country singer Gary Gamble has spoken about the experience, calling it ‘one of the best of his life’. Gary was one of a number of Irish country music stars, including Tyrone crooners Hugo Duncan and Philomena Begley, invited to President Michael D Higgin’s Dublin residence […]
Man sentenced to death over killing of Seán Rooney
A MAN has been sentenced to death in Lebanon after he was convicted for his part in the killing of Irish peacekeeper Private Seán Rooney. Private Seán Rooney was killed near the town of Al-Aqbiya in the south of Lebanon, a stronghold of Hezbollah on December 14, 2022. The Newtowncunningham man, from the 121 Infantry Battalion […]
Weather: Cloudy and misty start to the day
THERE will be a rather cloudy and misty start to the morning with some occasional drizzle patches here and there. There will be occasional dry spells later in the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees in breezes. Advertisement Tonight will be a mainly cloudy evening but dry overall apart from a few mist […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, July 29
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Jimmy McGinley, Glasgow and Gweedore Ann Kirwan, Ballyshannon and Buncrana Advertisement Andy Gillespie, Ballybofey Margaret McBride, Milford Hugh Doherty, Buncrana Bernadette (Bernie) Brogan, Fanad Bernard (Brian) Carr, Kilcar Anne Smet, Donegal Town and Longford Jimmy McGinley, Glasgow and Gweedore The death has occurred of Jimmy McGinley, Glasgow […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday evening, July 28
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Margaret McBride, Milford Hugh Doherty, Buncrana Advertisement Bernadette (Bernie) Brogan, Fanad Bernard (Brian) Carr, Kilcar Anne Smet, Donegal Town and Longford Margaret McBride, Milford The death has occurred of Margaret McBride (née McLaughlin), Main Street, Milford (F92 K5N4), in her 97th year, peacefully at home. She […]