A SINGER-songwriter from Dungloe has just released her debut single and is getting ready to embark on an exciting move to Belfast to further her music career. Speaking to the Donegal News this week Lára O’Donnell said she only started writing her own music last year. The 20-year-old has just graduated from Ulster University where […]
Disappointment over Rosses Credit Union plans for bank building
“We regret to inform you that we were unsuccessful in the purchase.”
Huge response to Mary from Dungloe appeal
ORGANISERS of the Mary From Dungloe Festival say it is “all systems go” following a hugely positive response to an appeal for volunteers. An emergency meeting was called on Monday amid fears the annual celebrations may have to be cancelled due to a lack of support from the community. But spokesperson Mary Ward told the Donegal News […]
Public invited to help shape the future of Dungloe
A public consultation has been opened for people to give their the views on the Draft of the Clochán Liath (Dungloe) Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan. The Draft Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan will be on public display from today Tuesday April 5 until Tuesday May 2 2022 and the public are invited to have […]
Countywide Christmas Appeal 2021 a ‘huge success’
THE first of its kind countywide appeal for food donations for those in need this Christmas has been hailed a success. Members of Donegal Food Response Network have been overwhelmed by the generosity and volume of support and donations received as part of the ‘Countywide Christmas Appeal 2021’, which took place on Saturday, November 27. […]
Gardaí attend funeral as mourners refuse to use masks
GARDAÍ attended the funeral of Joe McCarron after a number of people were asked to leave the church because they were not wearing facemasks. Joe McCarron (67), late of Diamond, Dungloe, died in Letterkenny University Hospital on Friday during his second stint in the hospital in a matter of weeks after contracting Covid-19 and his […]
Artwork stolen from Dungloe’s riverside walk
A YOUNG artist who created a colourful caterpillar for the Dungloe River Walk has been left disappointed after her art went missing from the fairytale trail. Sally the Caterpillar which was created by young artist Niamh O’Donnell has been removed from the popular river walk. Niamh donated the piece to the riverwalk about eight months […]
Stor the Troll has settled into his new home in Dungloe
THERE was excitement in Dungloe on Tuesday as Stor the Troll made his way to his new home. Stor the Troll arrived safe and sound in Dungloe and has settled in to his new forever home at Trì Na Draíocht ( The land of Magic) on The Dungloe Riverwalk. Stor left Newry on Tuesday morning […]
Gardai investigating fire at solicitor’s office
GARDAI are investigating a fire at a solicitor’s office in Dungloe which broke out in the early hours of this morning. There were no injuries reported and fire crews from Dungloe and Gaoth Dobhair attended the scene. A spokesperson for the Gardai confirmed: “Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a premises on fire […]
Donegal man named President of Irish Australian Chamber
THE newly elected President of the Irish Australian Chamber of Commerce is Dungloe man David Greene. A qualified solicitor, Mr Greene (35) works as a political advisor for the Minister for Transport and Main Roads in the Queensland State Government. Speaking to the Donegal News from his Brisbane home this week, Mr Greene admitted that […]