Darcy Walsh may not have reached the Glor Tíre Grand Final, but she continued her county’s proud tradition of continually reaching the knock-out stages of Irish Country Music’s premiere TV show. Darcy, from Dungloe, appeared on the long-running, hit TG4 music programme last night delivering an impressive tribute to her idol Dolly Parton by performing […]
Shaun Duffy: Appeal on 21st anniversary of his murder
Today marks the 21st anniversary of the murder of Shaun Duffy. Shaun was a local man who lived in a bungalow at Meenacross, just outside Dungloe. He was a 36-year-old bachelor who was well known in the area. He worked as an undertaker and as a mechanic. He had an interest and involvement in motor […]
‘The very fabric of Templecrone Parish’ – death occurs of Fr Seamus Meehan
THE death has taken place at Dungloe Community Hospital of Falcarragh native and former parish priest of Templecrone Parish, Fr Seamus Meehan. Fr Meehan’s passing has been met with sadness among his family members, friends and parishioners. Among those to pay tribute is Deputy Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher who said Fr Meehan had always been […]
Revived arcade serves as new home to Dungloe’s creative community
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At this time of year, rural towns across Donegal come alive with laughter and twinkling lights. But in Dungloe, it’s not just revellers breathing life into the town; there’s something particularly special stirring. A new creative space has found its home right on the Main Street. Behind an unassuming shutter, a sheltered indoor street awaited. Dust […]
Ben Sweeney’s celebrates 30 years in Dungloe
BEN Sweeney’s Electrical is proudly celebrating 30 years in business in Dungloe, marking three decades of serving the local community from its base in the SuperValu Shopping Centre. The Dungloe store was opened following a conversation between Ben Sweeney and Dermot Rainey of Rainey Estate Agents, shortly after the SuperValu Shopping Centre came to Dungloe. […]
Man (60s) seriously injured in work place accident
A man in his 60s was seriously injured in a workplace accident in Dungloe yesterday afternoon. Gardaí in Ballyshannon were alerted to the incident, which occurred on Monday, December 8 at Chapel Road, Dungloe at approximately 1.30pm. “A male aged in his 60s was removed from the scene to Letterkenny University Hospital and remains in […]
Thunder and lightning and power outages across Donegal
Over 800 customers are without power in Donegal tonight as parts of the county continue to feel the impact of heavy winds. A status yellow wind warning remains in place and will be in effect until 6am on Friday morning. On a day of dismal weather there has been thunder and lightning tonight in and […]
New book shares the stories of local Tunnel Tigers
BRENDAN Kennedy probably wasn’t the only teenager who crossed from Dungloe to work in the Scottish Highlands in 1952, growing a beard while sleeping in a field for a couple of weeks to help him look eighteen. Working at hardrock drilling and on the trimming gantries in DalcroyPitlochry, and Glascarnoch further north, was difficult and […]
Meeting to address Dungloe wind farm concerns postponed
A public meeting scheduled to take place in Dungloe tonight to discuss community concerns over a planned wind farm has been postponed due to Storm Amy. The meeting will now take place next Friday, October 10, at 7pm in Ionad Teampeall Chroine. The public meeting follows a planning application lodged by Irish Premium Renewable Energy […]
Meeting to address Dungloe wind farm concerns
TOMORROW a public meeting will take place in Dungloe to hear community concerns over a planned wind farm for the area. This follows a planning application lodged by Irish Premium Renewable Energy Ltd for a proposed development at Croaghnashallog. The site which is located 2km from the town will span a total area of over […]