FOR the first time ever, the adrenaline-fueled Cannonball 4X4 Overland Adventure is set to blaze a trail across Donegal’s rugged landscapes, offering participants a thrilling mix of off-road adventure and scenic beauty. This exciting event, running from November 15 to 16, will bring drivers through some of Ireland’s most breath-taking cross-country and coastal routes, including […]
‘Arrows on Errigal’ fundraiser raises €7,721 for Donegal Hospice
Isobel Rodgers from Donegal Hospice was present at the Donegal Darts Grand Prix to accept a generous cheque on behalf of the hospice. The funds were raised during the Arrows on Errigal, Donegal Darts fundraiser, which brought in an impressive total of €7,721. A huge congratulations to everyone who took part in the Errigal climb and […]
Donegal swimmers raise €1,410 for Heart Foundation
A donation of €1,410 has been presented to the Irish Heart Foundation, courtesy of Donegal swimmers who braved the chilly waters of eight separate beaches across the county on a single day. As part of the ‘Christmas Cracker Dip tour’, 17 swimmers plunged into the sea at Rathmullan, Kinnegar, Ballymastocker and Magherawarden (Portsalon), Downings, Killahoey, […]
Leona’s legacy: “Stolen Dreams” supports charities
In honour of her memory, the late Leona Harper continues to support charities that bravely helped during the 2022 Creeslough tragedy, raising much-needed funds. A donation of €3,000 has been made to the CRITICAL Emergency Medical Response charity, with another €3,000 presented to K9 Search and Rescue NI. These contributions follow previous donations, including support […]
Daughter of late ‘Tunnel Tiger’ takes to the road
THE DAUGHTER of a Donegal Tunnel Tiger has embarked on a 100km fundraising walk to raise money for two charities that help Irish people abroad. Katrina Boyle from Termon has taken on the challenge to raise funds for The Irish Chapliancy and the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. Her own father was a Loughanure man who, […]
Major extension plans for Letterkenny Community Centre
PLANS have been lodged with Donegal County Council this week for a million euro expansion project at Letterkenny Community Centre. The ambitious two storey extension will see the centre on Pearse Road expanded by approximately 1,700 square metres if given the green light and will incorporate a new multi purpose sports hall, extension to the […]
A night of music and craic for Tommy
Singers and musicians will take to the stage next week in support of Donegal Multiple Sclerosis sufferer Tommy Halligan as he embarks on a very special fundraising drive. Tommy is hoping to build a small disabled flat for himself as his illness is impinging on his mobility. To help him on his fundraising journey, he […]
Calling on Cupid to raise funds for Pieta
TWO Letterkenny women have called on cupid to help them raise vital funds for a much needed charity in Donegal, while trying to break the stigma surrounding mental health. Saoirse Faughan and Aine Boyle are organising a Valentine’s charity ball t years, they understand the importance of Pieta House in Letterkenny, and want to contribute […]
Fundraising for families of Bruckless crash victims
A FUNDRAISING campaign for the dependants of Rachel Cassidy Battles and Mairead Mundy, two mothers from Bruckless who died in a road traffic accident in Ardee in July is underway. Rachel and Mairead died in a crash on the N2 near Ardee, County Louth which also claimed the life of Mairead’s mother Margaret. Rachel left […]
Majella O’Donnell launches new breast cancer campaign
BREAST cancer survivor Majella O’Donnell has helped launch a new fundraising campaign by the Irish Cancer Society. The campaign called ‘Cups against cancer’ is asking people in Donegal to host a coffee morning in October. In 2014 88 women in Donegal received a breast cancer diagnosis with 2,900 women nationally diagnosed every year, that’s eight […]