By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY DJ Rebūke (aka Reuben Keeney) is set to make his debut at one of the biggest music festivals in the world this weekend. Set to perform at Coachella in front of 125,000 people in the Colorado Desert in California this Saturday, the standout star said this opportunity is something he will […]
Moya Brennan receives prestigious Donegal Person of the Year award
By Eoin McGarvey GAOTH Dobhair’s Moya Brennan became the 45th recipient of the Donegal Person of the Year award at a gala event in the Bonnington Hotel, Dublin on Saturday night attended by just short of 450 guests. Moya was joined on the night by her husband Tim Jarvis, daughter Aisling, and son Paul, together […]
Sister Marian Larkin to be laid to rest today in Dublin
LETTERKENNY woman, Sister Marian Larkin will be laid to rest today in Dublin. Sr Larkin, late of Loreto Convent, Balbriggan, passed away on Saturday, March 30. She will be laid to rest in Loreto Convent Cemetery today following Requiem Mass in St Peter and Paul’s Church, Balbriggan, at 11am this morning. Advertisement In a post online, […]
Letterkenny students shine at Science Blast
STUDENTS from Gaelscoil Adhamhnáin, Letterkenny, were showcased at this year’s sixth annual ESB Science Blast at the RDS in Dublin from March 4 to 7. Over 500 projects from primary schools around the country were on show at the RDS Foundation’s flagship Science and Technology programme. E SB Science Blast is a STEM-focused educational programme […]
Charlie Bird funeral: Daniel’s rosary beads brought to altar
CHARITY campaigner and former RTÉ journalist Charlie Bird has been remembered as a national treasure at a service in Dublin to celebrate his life. The father of two died on Monday aged 74 after a long battle with motor neurone disease, which he was diagnosed with in October 2021. During the service, the journalist’s five […]
Aspiring weaver trained in Donegal hopes to set up his own business
A DONEGAL-based weaving student with a keen interest in Irish culture is hoping to set up his own designer tweed business this summer. Once looking at weaving as a hobby, Dean Stapleton is now working towards making it his full time career. Beginning his weaving journey on a small table top loom, it wasn’t long until […]
Lucky escape after tree comes through window
IT was a lucky escape for those travelling on Bus Éireann’s Donegal to Dublin Express service on Sunday night when a falling tree came through the window of the bus. There were nine passengers and the driver travelling on the 7pm Route X30 service when the windscreen of the coach was badly damaged by a […]
Former Donegal News reporter witnesses Dublin riots aftermath
By Callum McGuigan A TYRONE man who witnessed the aftermath of the worst violence seen in Dublin for years has spoken of the charred vehicles strewn on the city centre streets. The riots on Thursday night occurred hours after three children and a school care assistant were injured in a knife attack in the capital. […]
Newlyweds start their honeymoon in style
KILMACRENNAN woman Natasha Doherty was Aer Lingus’s two millionth passenger to fly transatlantic with the airline this year. Natasha made the milestone trip on flight EI 121 from Dublin to Orlando with her partner Redmond Doherty. To celebrate the two millionth passenger milestone, Natasha was surprised at check-in with a complimentary upgrade to Business Class […]
Twenty four hours in Dublin from Donegal Airport
IT’S amazing what you can pack into 24 hours in Dublin – especially with a quick flight from Donegal Airport. We arrived at Donegal Airport on Thursday morning at around 6.30am,checked in and even had time to enjoy a sneaky sausage roll from the cafe before boarding the 7.50am flight to Dublin. It was the most chilled out experience I […]