https://www.donegallive.ie https://www.donegallive.ie/images/logos/6/logo_colored.jpg https://www.donegallive.ie One of Ireland’s ‘cherished’ heritage buildings in Donegal awarded €93,498 funding https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2057838/one-of-irelands-cherished-heritage-buildings-in-donegal-awarded-93-498-funding.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2057838/one-of-irelands-cherished-heritage-buildings-in-donegal-awarded-93-498-funding.html

The funding will allow critical stabilisation of the church’s gable walls, structural repairs to internal cracking, protection of the bellcote, and repairs to the historic stained‑glass window
The Donegal Town Methodist Church has been awarded €93,498 for essential conservation works under th

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:08:01 GMT Donegal Town,Pat the Cope Gallagher,Manus Boyle Alan Foley Bundoran coffee morning to aid survivors of domestic abuse https://www.donegallive.ie/news/what-s-on/2057363/bundoran-coffee-morning-to-aid-survivors-of-domestic-abuse.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/what-s-on/2057363/bundoran-coffee-morning-to-aid-survivors-of-domestic-abuse.html

The coffee morning will be held in Bundoran Community Centre on Monday, April 13 from 10am until 2pm, raising money for Hopeful Handbags Global NonProfit
A coffee morning will take place in Bundoran in aid of survivors of domestic abuse. The coffee morning will be held in Bundoran Community C

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:01:09 GMT Bundoran,Charity,Donegal Naomi Hamilton O’Donnell In Pictures: Donegal coffee morning and clothes sale filled with community spirit https://www.donegallive.ie/story-telling/pictures---videos/2056307/in-pictures-donegal-coffee-morning-and-clothes-sale-filled-with-community-spirit.html https://www.donegallive.ie/story-telling/pictures---videos/2056307/in-pictures-donegal-coffee-morning-and-clothes-sale-filled-with-community-spirit.html

The fundraiser took place in Ballyshannon over the Easter period, concluding with the coffee morning
The Easter weekend pop-up Good as New shop drew to a close with a coffee morning. This offered a lovely opportunity for the community to gather and enjoy a cuppa and a chat after the busy East

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:03:22 GMT Ballyshannon,Donegal Siobhan McNamara Two quads stolen during Donegal burglary with one yet to be recovered https://www.donegallive.ie/news/crime---court/2056303/two-quads-stolen-during-donegal-burglary-with-one-yet-to-be-recovered.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/crime---court/2056303/two-quads-stolen-during-donegal-burglary-with-one-yet-to-be-recovered.html

The incident occurred at a business premises around Ballywogs, Bruckless at 2:35am on Tuesday, March 31
Two quads were stolen during a burglary and one has still not been recovered. The incident occurred at a business premises around Ballywogs, Bruckless at 2:35am on Tuesday, March 31. The re

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:57:22 GMT An Garda Siochána,Donegal Town,Donegal Aoife Gallagher Woman and child receive medical attention as vehicle enters sea in south Donegal https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2056232/woman-and-child-receive-medical-attention-as-vehicle-enters-south-donegal-sea.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2056232/woman-and-child-receive-medical-attention-as-vehicle-enters-south-donegal-sea.html

Gardaí attended the scene of the single-vehicle road collision, which occurred at approximately 3.30pm, with investigations still ongoing into the incident
Gardaí confirmed that a woman and child were treated at the scene of a traffic collision at Port, Inver, when a car entered the sea on Mo

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:01:57 GMT Inver,Donegal Diarmuid Sherry ‘It shouldn’t have come to this’ as Donegal turns out in force for fuel protest https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2056216/it-shouldnt-have-come-to-this-as-donegal-turn-out-in-force-for-fuel-protest.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2056216/it-shouldnt-have-come-to-this-as-donegal-turn-out-in-force-for-fuel-protest.html

Over 100 companies came out to protest, as well as local representatives at the North West Hub in Sligo
A large fleet left Letterkenny this morning to join a nationwide fuel protest. The Donegal convoy, led by McGettigan Travel, went to Sligo to meet at the N4/N15 interchange this morning. Ov

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:45:17 GMT Donegal County Council,Dail Éireann,Pearse Doherty,Fuel crisis,cost of living,Brian Carr Aoife Gallagher Bucket of digger stolen from forest in south Donegal https://www.donegallive.ie/news/crime---court/2056153/bucket-of-digger-stolen-from-forest-in-south-donegal.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/crime---court/2056153/bucket-of-digger-stolen-from-forest-in-south-donegal.html

The theft of a Scott Tile digger bucket occurred in a forest in the area of Tievedooly, Inver on Friday, April 3 between midday and 8pm
A digger bucket was stolen from a forest in Inver. The theft occurred in a forest in the area of Tievedooly on Friday, April 3 between midday and 8pm. Gardaí

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:10:37 GMT Inver,An Garda Siochána,Donegal crime,Donegal Naomi Hamilton O’Donnell €3.6 million in funding announced for new South Donegal fire station https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2056146/3-6-million-in-funding-announced-for-new-south-donegal-fire-station.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2056146/3-6-million-in-funding-announced-for-new-south-donegal-fire-station.html

Funding 'represents a significant investment in the safety,' says Minister Browne
The Government has announced funding of €3.6 million to build the new planned fire station at Finner. Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Brown, announced the funding as part of the nation

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:03:30 GMT James Browne,Donegal,Finner,Ballyshannon,Bundoran,Government,Donegal County Council Diarmuid Sherry Laghey’s The Rambling House to host charity fundraiser night of dancing https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2055577/lagheys-the-rambling-house-to-host-charity-fundraiser-night-of-dancing.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2055577/lagheys-the-rambling-house-to-host-charity-fundraiser-night-of-dancing.html

Fundraiser in aid of the Solace Cancer Support Centre in Donegal Town
The Rambling House in Laghey is hosting a charity fundraising night with proceeds going to the Cancer Support Centre, Solace. With music played by Jacqui Bannon and Michael Cleary, the event takes place on Friday, April 24,

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:30:04 GMT Donegal Town,Donegal,Charity Diarmuid Sherry In Pictures: Generous Donegal pharmacy team hosts fundraiser for World Autism Day https://www.donegallive.ie/story-telling/pictures---videos/2055762/in-pictures-generous-donegal-pharmacy-team-hosts-fundraiser-for-world-autism-day.html https://www.donegallive.ie/story-telling/pictures---videos/2055762/in-pictures-generous-donegal-pharmacy-team-hosts-fundraiser-for-world-autism-day.html

The team at Begley’s Pharmacy in Donegal Town hosted a Tea and Coffee Morning ‘filled with community spirit’
Begley’s Pharmacy in Donegal Town hosted a Tea and Coffee Morning to mark World Autism Day, and the team are thrilled with the support for their fundraiser. Click on the arrows to see

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:22:10 GMT Donegal Town,Donegal Siobhan McNamara Frosses Tractor Run to take place on April 12 for trio of charitable causes https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2055550/frosses-tractor-run-to-take-place-on-april-12-for-trio-of-charitable-causes.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2055550/frosses-tractor-run-to-take-place-on-april-12-for-trio-of-charitable-causes.html

Event commences from Frosses Hall
The annual Frosses Tractor Run is scheduled for Sunday, 12 April, in aid of three worthy causes. Registration for the event takes place at Frosses Hall at 11.30am, with registered tractors commencing the Tractor Run at 12.30am. READ NEXT: Former Bundoran rest

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:00:16 GMT Frosses,Donegal Diarmuid Sherry The Parting Glass - much-loved musician and publican is laid to rest in Donegal https://www.donegallive.ie/news/donegal-md/2055655/the-parting-glass-much-loved-musician-and-publican-is-laid-to-rest-in-donegal.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/donegal-md/2055655/the-parting-glass-much-loved-musician-and-publican-is-laid-to-rest-in-donegal.html

A native of Aghayarn, County Tyrone, John McMenamin had made his home in Inver and ran the Reel Inn traditional music pub in Donegal Town with his wife Denise for 20 years
The music that was a large part of the fabric of John McMenamin’s life has continued to be a tangible presence since his

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:37:35 GMT Inver,Donegal Town,Donegal Siobhan McNamara Former Bundoran restaurant/cafe placed for sale offering 'prime' opportunity https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2055400/former-bundoran-restaurant-cafe-placed-for-sale-offering-prime-opportunity.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2055400/former-bundoran-restaurant-cafe-placed-for-sale-offering-prime-opportunity.html

Waves Surf Cafe on Main Street closed in 2025
A Bundoran restaurant that was open for 13 years has been put up for sale on the property market. Waves Surf Cafe, on Main Street, which closed in September 2025, has been placed on sale for €375,000. Property agents selling the property described

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:31:12 GMT Bundoran,Donegal,Property Watch Diarmuid Sherry In Pictures: Children’s Ombudsman visits inspirational Donegal school project https://www.donegallive.ie/news/pictures---videos/2054311/in-pictures-childrens-ombudsman-visits-inspirational-donegal-school-project.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/pictures---videos/2054311/in-pictures-childrens-ombudsman-visits-inspirational-donegal-school-project.html

Dr Niall Muldoon was back in his native Donegal Town to hear about cross-community friendships between two local schools
Ombudsman for Children Dr Niall Muldoon was back in his native Donegal Town where he visited Glebe NS. Click on the arrows to see a gallery of Thomas Gallagher's photos: Th

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:22:34 GMT Donegal Town,Donegal Siobhan McNamara Four Masters GAA announce 100km charity cycle fundraiser for pitch https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2054128/four-masters-gaa-announce-100km-charity-cycle-fundraiser-for-pitch.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2054128/four-masters-gaa-announce-100km-charity-cycle-fundraiser-for-pitch.html

Donegal Town club sets fundraiser for May 10
Four Masters GAA have announced the launch of ‘Pedal for the Pitch’, a 100km charity cycle to raise funds for significant drainage and surface improvement works at Tír Conaill Park. The flagship fundraiser will see almost 50 cyclists from across th

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:01:55 GMT Four Masters GAA,Donegal Town,Donegal,Manorhamilton,Charity Diarmuid Sherry We love our beautiful spring bluebells in Donegal, but they could be under threat https://www.donegallive.ie/news/features/2054127/we-love-our-beautiful-spring-bluebells-in-donegal-but-they-could-be-under-threat.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/features/2054127/we-love-our-beautiful-spring-bluebells-in-donegal-but-they-could-be-under-threat.html

People are asked to keep an eye out for an invasive species of bluebell. We have included key details that help tell them apart from our native species
A carpet of native bluebells in full bloom is a sight that lifts heart and soul, and there is no shortage of places to witness this beautiful

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:10 GMT Donegal,Lough Eske Siobhan McNamara Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Blue Haven as the Donegal hotel reopens https://www.donegallive.ie/news/what-s-on/2053977/immerse-yourself-in-the-beauty-of-the-blue-haven-as-the-donegal-hotel-reopens.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/what-s-on/2053977/immerse-yourself-in-the-beauty-of-the-blue-haven-as-the-donegal-hotel-reopens.html

The Blue Haven Hotel in Kilcar reopens in time for Easter
The much‑loved Blue Haven Hotel has officially reopens its doors under the new ownership of Paul and Brenda O’Donnell, marking an exciting new chapter for one of the area’s most iconic establishments. With deep family roots in the comm

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:08:22 GMT Kilcar,Donegal,Easter,Killybegs Siobhan McNamara Rossnowlagh Farmers Market is on the move with new venue announced https://www.donegallive.ie/news/what-s-on/2053955/rossnowlagh-farmers-market-is-on-the-move-with-new-venue-announced.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/what-s-on/2053955/rossnowlagh-farmers-market-is-on-the-move-with-new-venue-announced.html

The Friary Hall is not currently available due to work being carried out
Rossnowlagh Farmers Market is on the move, with this week’s market taking place in Creevy NS hall on Friday, April 3. Where better to get your delicious fresh produce, Easter goodies and a great range of crafts, all whil

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:36:18 GMT Rossnowlagh,Creevy,Easter,Donegal Siobhan McNamara Ballyshannon Gymnastics Club seeks planning for gym retention and upgrades https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2053343/ballyshannon-gymnastics-club-seeks-planning-for-gym-retention-and-upgrades.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2053343/ballyshannon-gymnastics-club-seeks-planning-for-gym-retention-and-upgrades.html

Dynamic Gymnastics Club opened in May 2025
Planning permission has been submitted to Donegal County Council to retain and upgrade a recently opened Ballyshannon gymnastics club. Dynamic Gymnastics Club opened at a unit at the Old Parian China Factory, Old Bundoran Road, in Dunmuckrum, Ballysh

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:30:03 GMT Ballyshannon,Donegal,Bundoran,Donegal County Council,Spórt,planning permission Diarmuid Sherry Dog walkers advised to be aware of high number of bird carcasses on Donegal beach https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2053674/dog-walkers-advised-to-be-aware-of-high-number-of-bird-carcasses-on-donegal-beach.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2053674/dog-walkers-advised-to-be-aware-of-high-number-of-bird-carcasses-on-donegal-beach.html

Members of the public are advised not to touch bird carcasses and are encouraged to report any dead bird sightings to help track avian flu
A community group has issued an alert to dog walkers following the discovery of 17 bird carcasses on Murvagh Beach. While the occasional bird carcass is i

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:16:00 GMT Murvagh,Donegal Town,Donegal Siobhan McNamara