Water quality improvements on the way as works begin in Lifford


Uisce Éireann crews will be arriving in Lifford in the coming days, bringing with them the promise of an improved water quality for the local community. More than 1km of old cast iron water mains will be replaced along the N15 at The Haw, Lifford, by the end of the year, as as part of […]


Virtual power plant at former army barracks


By Róise Collins A VIRTUAL power plant has begun operating at the former army barracks in Lifford, offering energy resilience to Donegal County Council’s headquarters. The €1.5 million pilot initiative, funded under Interreg, works by connecting multiple small energy systems and operating them as a utility-scale power station to balance electricity demand and production locally. […]


Mahon’s Way to showcase Lifford on new series this Sunday 


THIS coming Sunday, Mahon’s Way will travel to Lifford as part of their brand-new series on UTV. Exploring the rich veins of heritage, history and culture, Joe Mahon’s ongoing journey promises to leave no stone unturned in his quest for the quirky, the unusual and the ‘lesser spotted’ stories. This coming Sunday, September 14, at […]


Stunning agricultural opportunity for sale in Mulnagung, Lifford


A once-in-a-generation agricultural opportunity in the heart of Donegal ‘Cumberland Lodge’, Mulnagung, Lifford, is for sale in its entirety or three separate lots. Opportunities like this seldom come to the market. Nestled in the fertile lands of East Donegal, ‘Cumberland Lodge’ represents a rare and prestigious offering — a fully operational and meticulously maintained farm […]


Lifford woman embarks on legal journey with The Bar of Ireland


LIFFORD woman Alvena Sharma was among the first to take part in The Bar of Ireland’s recent inaugural Internship Programme. Alvena, who completed a Bachelor of Law at Trinity College Dublin, was one of four outstanding interns who were selected to take part in the two week imitative. The programme offered a unique opportunity for participants […]


Civic reception tomorrow to mark 100 years in Council for Blaney family


A CIVIC reception marking 100 years of the Blaney family’s continued representation on Donegal County Council will take place tomorrow. The family is extending an open invitation to everyone to attend the significant milestone event, which will be held in Council Chamber, Lifford, at 3pm. This is the highest honour that the Council can bestow on […]


Glass bottles are thrown at vehicle


Gardaí are investigating two incidents of criminal damage that occurred in the Lifford area at the weekend. A driver was travelling at The Haw, Lifford on the N15, going towards Lifford from the Castlefin direction, at approximately 9.15pm on Saturday, June 21 when an oncoming car, a brown coloured Lexus showed down and a male […]


Lifford launch of new book published in three languages


DONEGAL County Library Service are delighted to announce the publication of a new book inspired by the Strabane writer Flann O’Brien by students in schools in Donegal and Tyrone that features writing in Irish, English and Ulster Scots. The book, ‘Abhainn Burn River’, was developed in writing workshops by children from Castletown NS, Lifford NS, […]


Veronica’s ‘Donegal Sands’ brings coastline to canvas


By Connie Duffy THERE’S something truly special stirring in the heart of Donegal’s art scene this summer. Celebrated local artist Veronica Maguire returns with her sixth solo exhibition, Donegal Sands, a dazzling homage to the county’s most captivating beaches – each painting as vibrant, textured, and alive as the coastline itself. Advertisement Running between Friday, […]


Lifford officially twinned with Simancas thanks to Red Hugh connection


By Paul McElwee THE chairman of the Red Hugh O’Donnell Association has hailed news that the Irish chieftain’s birthplace of Lifford has now officially been twinned with the Spanish town of Simancas where he is laid to rest. Eddie Crawford was speaking after the Mayor of Simancas recently officially signed documents to rubber-stamp the agreement. […]