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Year of Colmcille 1500th commemorations launches today
A bumper year of events gets underway today to celebrate St Colmcille’s legacy in Donegal and Derry. Donegal County Council…
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Islanders send a light of hope this Christmas
by Staff Writer 5 years agoResidents on Arranmore Island have put up a spectacular lights display in honour of those who can’t make it home…
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Christmas cheer in Kerrykeel as Whoriskeys’ display lights up the darkness
by Chris McNulty 5 years agoTHE famous Christmas lights at Gortcally in Kerrykeel were switched on last night. Christmas cheer in Kerrykeel as Whoriskeys’ display…
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How my unwanted dog got me through the pandemic
by Stephen Maguire 5 years agoUnlike thousands of other kids across Ireland, we never had a dog growing up. My father takes the blame for…
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Lotto ticket found in old jacket scoops unclaimed €119,361 Donegal prize
by Stephen Maguire 5 years agoA winning lotto ticket worth almost €120,000 which was sold in Ballyshannon has been found just days before it expired.…
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Watch: Kalize’s Star of Hope lights up Letterkenny
by Rachel McLaughlin 5 years agoA special schoolgirl was the ‘star’ of the show as she turned on the first Christmas light in Letterkenny this…
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Under 35s should be excluded from next lockdown – Dr McDaid
by Staff Writer 5 years agoDonegal GP James McDaid has said that people aged under 35 should not have to take part in the next…
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It’s a sad picture that will be played out in homes across Donegal today. The country goes to Level 5…
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Donegal Airport voted most scenic in the world – yet again!
by Rachel McLaughlin 5 years agoDonegal Airport has taken off with the award for the World’s Most Scenic Airport – for the THIRD year running!…
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RNLI volunteer honoured for selfless service to life-saving charity
by Staff Writer 5 years agoArranmore RNLI volunteer Nora Flanagan’s 25 years of selfless dedicated service have been formally recognised by the life-saving charity. Nora,…
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Boffins create 3D image to bring Bád Eddie back to life
by Staff Writer 5 years agoA team of experts from Queen’s University in Belfast has now completed a 3D survey of famous Donegal shipwreck, Bád Eddie.…
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Christy’s clean-up applauded by council
by Rachel McLaughlin 5 years agoA Raphoe man’s remarkable volunteering efforts have been highly praised by Donegal County Council. Christy Murray, best known as the…
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Another Hollywood blockbuster begins filming in Donegal!
by Staff Writer 5 years agoMalin Head residents are on the lookout for celebrities today as filming starts on yet another Hollywood blockbuster. A film…
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Pal’s 200ft cliff climb to rescue trapped dogs
by Stephen Maguire 5 years agoThree friends out for a leisurely morning kayak were forced to scale a 200 feet cliff after spotting two stranded…
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Exclusive! Convoy shop misses ANOTHER €2.5M jackpot by one number!
by Stephen Maguire 5 years agoThe Donegal shop which sold a €2.5M lotto ticket last weekend has narrowly missed out on hitting the jackpot again…
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Donegal man hailed a Covid hero in Boston
by Staff Writer 5 years agoAn inspirational Donegal musician has been named as a hero of Boston for his charitable efforts during Covid-19. Declan Houton,…
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Ireland says goodbye to a Peacemaker
by Stephen Maguire 5 years agoFor a man whose life was plotted by decades of complex meetings and negotiations to broker peace in his homeland,…
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Bishop follows in footsteps of St Colmcille with unique ‘Camino’ walk plan
by Staff Writer 5 years agoThe Bishop of Raphoe, Dr Alan McGuckian has just completed an epic 190 kilometres of a walk which he hopes…
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‘Donegal is booming, we should be so proud’
by Rachel McLaughlin 5 years agoSummer 2020 is Donegal’s time to shine – that’s according to Donegal chef Kieran Duey Doherty. Kieran, who runs Nancy’s…
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The craic’s 90 as Cllr Ian McGarvey celebrates 90th birthday!
by Rachel McLaughlin 5 years agoIreland’s oldest councillor Ian McGarvey is celebrating his 90th birthday today doing what he does best – serving the people…