CHARITY campaigner and former RTÉ journalist Charlie Bird has been remembered as a national treasure at a service in Dublin to celebrate his life. The father of two died on Monday aged 74 after a long battle with motor neurone disease, which he was diagnosed with in October 2021. During the service, the journalist’s five […]
Charlie Bird dies following battle with motor neurone disease
FORMER broadcaster, journalist and campaigner Charlie Bird has died at the age of 74. Mr Bird was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2021. His death was confirmed in a statement to RTÉ on Tuesday.
Gaoth Dobhair native is new face of TG4’s children’s news programme
by Kate Heaney A GAOTH Dobhair law graduate has become the new face of TG4’s children’s news programme which brings Irish language news into primary school classrooms and includes the pupils in news broadcasts. Presenter Joseph Mac Aoidh started with Nuacht Cúla4 two weeks ago and is loving it. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal News […]
Disappearance of Mary Boyle to come under fresh spotlight
by Louise Doyle “AND just before dinner time Mary said to me, ‘mum I forgot to kiss you this morning’, and she threw her arms around me and gave me a kiss. Little did I know that it was the last one.” Those are the words of Ann Boyle, when she talks about the disappearance […]
Dunlewey to headline Culture Night on RTE
DUNLEWEY will be the centrepiece for Culture Night tonight on RTE television at 7 pm, featuring the RTE orchestra, music and arts from the county in the spectacular setting below Errigal. Presented by musician and host of Radio One’s Folk on One, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, the programme will include guest artists including Jessie Buckley, The Murder […]
Funeral to take place tomorrow of broadcaster Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí
By Emma Ryan THERE is widespread sadness across Donegal following the death of broadcaster and Irish language champion Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí. Rónán died at his home in Cois Cláidigh in Gaoth Dobhair on Tuesday at the age of 53. Advertisement His Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 22, in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg at 11am, with […]
Local voices have their say on RTÉ scandal
By Róise Collins PEOPLE in Donegal are demanding answers and action from RTÉ in the wake of the pay scandal that has gripped the broadcaster. We took to the streets of Letterkenny to get the public’s views on a story that has been dominating the news cycle since it was revealed that the former Late […]
Over €150,000 for Donegal from Toy Show Appeal
VARIOUS community groups and services across Donegal are set to receive grants from the Toy Show Appeal. Donegal projects will share €155,000 in funding. The Late Late Toy Show appeal will help transform the lives of an estimated 1.2 million children, young people and their families, with every county on the island benefitting from grants […]
Letterkenny school crowned group winners of This Is Art
COLÁISTE Ailigh, Letterkenny has been announced the group winners of the third This Is Art! national competition which celebrates young artists of all abilities. The schools ‘Monster Mess’ by An Chéad Bhliain (Rang Ealaín) was selected by judges as the Grand Prix winners in the group category. Judges hailed the piece as a ‘really fun […]
Talented Letterkenny girl becomes RTE ‘DJ for a day’
A TALENTED Letterkenny girl who became an RTE DJ for a day is hoping to follow in her daddy’s musical footsteps. Mia McBride (10) is a fourth class pupil at Lurgybrack National School, lives in Letterkenny and is the daughter of Lorraine and Brian (Biddy). With a passion for all sorts of music, Mia recently showcased her […]