Donegal getting set to host 15 St Patrick’s Day parades


THOUSANDS of people are expected to turn out across Donegal this weekend to view the 15 parades being held in towns and villages to celebrate the national saint’s day. Events start in Dunkineely on Saturday with their grand parade and conclude on Monday with Ardara’s parade. Dunkineely’s parade kicks off the weekend festivities with their […]

Preparations underway for first Letterkenny Pride to be held this August


PREPARATIONS are underway for the first ever Letterkenny Pride. The major event will be held in Letterkenny on August 19 with a parade and entertainment planned for throughout the town. Pride is a celebration of diversity, it is a time to bring people together, and of course, a big day of fun. Advertisement But beyond that, […]

Video of Letterkenny performance goes viral


LETTERKENNY man Orson Sterritt alongside Drumkeen’s Louise Hayden took the internet by storm this week following their performance in Letterkenny’s St. Patrick’s parade. Their performance racked up a total of almost two million views and 45,000 likes. Although ‘Doris and Arthur’ have been in the works for a long time, Orson felt St. Patrick’s Day […]

St Patrick’s parades around the county


TOWNS and villages across Donegal are putting the finishing touches to their St Patrick’s Day celebrations as the county gears up for a fun filled day. With something happening in nearly every corner of the county, there is no excuse not to enjoy some of the festivities. Here is a guide to what is happening […]

Letterkenny St Patrick’s Day Parade


Letterkenny St.Patrick’s Day Parade came back with a bang in 2022 and things are getting into full swing for the 2023 taking place on Friday 17. The parade is one of the biggest in the County and this year Letterkenny Chamber is hoping to make this one another full on celebration with a festival atmosphere […]

GALLERY: Letterkenny St Patrick’s Day Parade


While crowds were down compared to a gloriously sunny 2016, the wet conditions didn’t dampen the spirits of those participating or the spectators at the Letterkenny St Patrick’s Day Parade. Ceol agus craic in abundance as community groups, businesses and clubs entertained. Find several photographs below, Monday’s Donegal News will carry comprehensive photographic coverage of […]