https://www.donegallive.ie https://www.donegallive.ie/images/logos/6/logo_colored.jpg https://www.donegallive.ie Condé Nast names Northwest Donegal among ‘7 Wonders of Ireland’ https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2057762/conde-nast-names-northwest-donegal-among-7-wonders-of-ireland.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2057762/conde-nast-names-northwest-donegal-among-7-wonders-of-ireland.html

Acclaimed magazine declares Waterford as top destination
Northwest Donegal has been named as a must-see destination to visit in Ireland by acclaimed travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller. The respected travel publication often publicises summaries of the best places to visit in countries acros

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:19:47 GMT Donegal,Waterford,Kilkenny,The Burren,Fermanagh,Glenveagh National Park,Errigal,Dunfanaghy,Tory Island,Fanad Diarmuid Sherry Fundraiser launched in memory of the inspirational Paddy Conaghan https://www.donegallive.ie/news/glenties-md/2057189/fundraiser-launched-in-memory-of-the-inspirational-paddy-conaghan.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/glenties-md/2057189/fundraiser-launched-in-memory-of-the-inspirational-paddy-conaghan.html

All funds raised will be donated to Gemma's Legacy of Hope, a free counselling nonprofit founded by Paddy's friend in 2020
A fundraiser has been launched in memory of the inspirational late Paddy Ann Conaghan. The fundraiser was arranged by Paddy's close friend and sidekick, Elaine Barney Gra

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:34:01 GMT Donegal,Arranmore,Wild Atlantic Way,GoFundMe,Charity,RNLI Aoife Gallagher Metal Melodies: Jeweller Annie Quinn on legendary Bent Exner and music inspirations https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2057263/metal-melodies-jeweller-annie-quinn-on-legendary-bent-exner-and-music-inspirations.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/2057263/metal-melodies-jeweller-annie-quinn-on-legendary-bent-exner-and-music-inspirations.html

'If you are a designer you are always looking for more ideas and inspiration' - Annie Quinn spoke Donegal Life magazine, produced by Donegal Democrat
Donegal-born and Dublin-based jeweller Annie Quinn traces much of her creative influence to her childhood in her family pub, The Glen Tavern, w

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:00:24 GMT Donegal,Dublin,Glenties,Letterkenny Diarmuid Sherry Vintage & Classic Car Show in memory of Stephen Ann O’Donnell was ‘a huge success’ https://www.donegallive.ie/news/glenties-md/2057345/vintage-classic-car-show-in-memory-of-stephen-ann-odonnell-was-a-huge-success.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/glenties-md/2057345/vintage-classic-car-show-in-memory-of-stephen-ann-odonnell-was-a-huge-success.html

The memorial event was held during Féile Chroithlí 2026, and a trophy was presented for the Best Vintage Car at the show
A Vintage & Classic Car Show in memory of the late Stephen Ann O’Donnell was described as “a huge success”. The event in memory of Stephen, who owned O’Donnell’s Fuels (Mac

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:06:12 GMT Crolly,Donegal Aoife Gallagher Public meeting to be held on water-related issues in west Donegal https://www.donegallive.ie/news/glenties-md/2057198/public-meeting-to-be-held-on-water-related-issues-in-west-donegal.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/glenties-md/2057198/public-meeting-to-be-held-on-water-related-issues-in-west-donegal.html

The community information meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 22, at 7pm in An tSean Bhearic, Falcarragh
A public meeting has been scheduled to detail the water quality and water-related issues in the Glenties Municipal District. The community information meeting will take place on We

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:50:08 GMT Glenties,Uisce Éireann,Donegal,Water Outages,Falcarragh Aoife Gallagher Councillor’s tribute to swimmer who raised funds for ‘cause close to my own heart’ https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2057047/councillors-tribute-to-swimmer-who-raised-funds-for-cause-close-to-my-own-heart.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/inishowen-md/2057047/councillors-tribute-to-swimmer-who-raised-funds-for-cause-close-to-my-own-heart.html

"My father and grandmother sadly passed away from Motor Neurone Disease, and I had the privilege of meeting Paddy during his travels. That is something I will always be grateful for" - Cllr Joy Beard
An Inishowen County Councillor has expressed her deep sadness following the passing of Paddy

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:27:06 GMT Inishowen,Buncrana,Arranmore,Donegal,Charity Caoimhinn Barr Proceeds from Daniel and Majella’s Newbridge exhibition to go to Donegal charity https://www.donegallive.ie/news/what-s-on/2056434/proceeds-from-daniel-and-majellas-newbridge-exhibition-to-go-to-donegal-charity.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/what-s-on/2056434/proceeds-from-daniel-and-majellas-newbridge-exhibition-to-go-to-donegal-charity.html

The exhibition will be held at the Museum of Style Icons at Newbridge Silverware on Wednesday, April 22, at 11am
Daniel O’Donnell and his wife, Majella, will present an exhibition in Kildare. The exhibition will be held at the Museum of Style Icons at Newbridge Silverware on Wednesday, April

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:23:04 GMT Donegal,Kincasslagh,Daniel O’Donnell,Newbridge,Newbridge Silverware Aoife Gallagher Mary Coyle shaves head to stand in solidarity with Donegal cancer patients https://www.donegallive.ie/news/glenties-md/2056561/mary-coyle-shaves-head-to-stand-in-solidarity-with-donegal-cancer-patients.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/glenties-md/2056561/mary-coyle-shaves-head-to-stand-in-solidarity-with-donegal-cancer-patients.html

Manager of Donegal Cancer Flights & Services, Mary Coyle, was among those who shaved their head in solidarity with cancer patients
Manager of Donegal Cancer Flights & Services, Mary Coyle, was among those who shaved her head in solidarity with cancer patients. Donegal Cancer Flights & Service

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:29:27 GMT Donegal,Donegal Cancer Flights & Services,Crolly,GoFundMe Aoife Gallagher ‘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 10:45:15 GMT Donegal County Council,Dail Éireann,Pearse Doherty,Fuel crisis,cost of living,Brian Carr Aoife Gallagher In pictures: Great turnout for fun-filled Féile Chroithlí 2026 https://www.donegallive.ie/story-telling/pictures---videos/2055610/in-pictures-great-turnout-for-fun-filled-feile-chroithli-2026.html https://www.donegallive.ie/story-telling/pictures---videos/2055610/in-pictures-great-turnout-for-fun-filled-feile-chroithli-2026.html

Organised by Coiste Fobartha Chroithlí, the festival showcased local talent and featured a weekend jam-packed full of events for all ages
Féile Chroithlí 2026 took place over the Easter weekend. Organised by Coiste Fobartha Chroithlí, the festival showcased local talent and featured a weekend

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:52:02 GMT Crolly,Annagry,Dungloe,Easter Aoife Gallagher Uisce Éireann crews repairing burst water main supplying Gortahork and Falcarragh https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2055704/uisce-eireann-crews-repairing-burst-water-main-supplying-gortahork-and-falcarragh.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2055704/uisce-eireann-crews-repairing-burst-water-main-supplying-gortahork-and-falcarragh.html

Customers in Gortahork, Falcarragh and surrounding areas will experience reduced water pressure and/or outages, with working order expected to be fully restored tomorrow
Uisce Éireann is working to restore water supply to homes and businesses in Gortahork, Falcarragh and surrounding areas fol

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:35:14 GMT Falcarragh,Gortahork,Donegal Alan Foley In pictures: Crowds gather for Rosses Fifers Unite at Dungloe's Easter parade https://www.donegallive.ie/story-telling/pictures---videos/2055484/in-pictures-crowds-gather-for-rosses-fifers-unite-at-dungloe-s-easter-parade.html https://www.donegallive.ie/story-telling/pictures---videos/2055484/in-pictures-crowds-gather-for-rosses-fifers-unite-at-dungloe-s-easter-parade.html

Crowds gathered as eleven marching bands performed in Dungloe at the Easter Sunday celebration
Crowds gathered as eleven marching bands performed in Dungloe at the Easter Sunday celebration Please use the arrows/next to view the gallery

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:41:22 GMT Dungloe,Easter,Donegal,Maghery,Annagry Aoife Gallagher Play Matters Toddlers Group are looking for volunteers https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2055195/play-matters-toddlers-group-are-looking-for-volunteers.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2055195/play-matters-toddlers-group-are-looking-for-volunteers.html

The group can support work experience needs or serve as an opportunity for those who are considering a career in preschool/after-school programmes and child education or care
Play Matters Toddlers Group are looking for volunteers. The group can support work experience needs or serve as an opp

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:14:02 GMT Dungloe,Burtonport,Gaoth Dobhair Alan Foley 'Blown away' -Poor Farmers Association present €50,000 to local charities in Ardara https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2054839/blown-away-poor-farmers-association-present-50-000-to-local-charities-in-ardara.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2054839/blown-away-poor-farmers-association-present-50-000-to-local-charities-in-ardara.html

The annual auction marked its 20th anniversary in December with another resounding success, raising €48,300 on the night for local charities, with money continuing to be raised afterwards to put them in a place to present the cheques
The Poor Farmers Association (PFA) made €50,000 worth of do

]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:08:42 GMT Ardara,Glenties,Donegal Alan Foley Eleven marching bands to unite at Dungloe’s Easter Sunday parade https://www.donegallive.ie/news/what-s-on/2053550/eleven-marching-bands-to-unite-at-dungloes-easter-sunday-parade.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/what-s-on/2053550/eleven-marching-bands-to-unite-at-dungloes-easter-sunday-parade.html

The Rosses Fifers Unite will take to the main street on Easter Sunday at 2:30pm
Eleven marching bands will come together to perform as one at Dungloe’s Easter parade. The Rosses Fifers Unite will take to the main street on Easter Sunday at 2:30pm. The eleven fife bands will come together to p

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:36:02 GMT Dungloe,Easter,Annagry,Maghery Aoife Gallagher 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 13:00:11 GMT Donegal,Lough Eske Siobhan McNamara 'Remarkable' Arranmore man who raised over €130,000 for charity passes away https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2053706/remarkable-arranmore-man-who-raised-over-130-000-for-charity-passes-away.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/2053706/remarkable-arranmore-man-who-raised-over-130-000-for-charity-passes-away.html

Donegal Tunnel Tigers committee honoured Paddy Conahan at their annual dinner dance in Dungloe for a lifetime spent in tunnels and for raising so much money for so many different charities
An Arranmore man who was famed for ducking and diving for charity has sadly passed away, aged 85. Paddy

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:48:22 GMT Arranmore,Donegal Alan Foley Something for everyone in our guide to what's on in Donegal this Easter https://www.donegallive.ie/story-telling/what-s-on/2053346/something-for-everyone-in-our-guide-to-what-s-on-in-donegal-this-easter.html https://www.donegallive.ie/story-telling/what-s-on/2053346/something-for-everyone-in-our-guide-to-what-s-on-in-donegal-this-easter.html

Family fun with the Easter bunny, country music events, spiritual reflection, markets and more, Donegal has it all these Easter holidays
There is no shortage of events and activities taking place around Donegal over the Easter holidays. From fun days out to nighttime entertainment, from activ

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:23:24 GMT What’s on,Donegal Town,Buncrana,Letterkenny,Rossnowlagh,Dungloe,Easter Siobhan McNamara West Donegal coffee shop announces new name, location and opening date https://www.donegallive.ie/news/what-s-on/2053285/west-donegal-coffee-shop-announces-new-name-location-and-opening-date.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/what-s-on/2053285/west-donegal-coffee-shop-announces-new-name-location-and-opening-date.html

Solas Na Mara is due to open on Saturday morning behind the old book shop in Annagry
A coffee shop in west Donegal, which was previously forced to close, is reopening at a new location. Formerly Time & Tide, the café will reopen as Solas Na Mara on Saturday at 9am in Annagry. The business is

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:12:26 GMT Annagry,Donegal Aoife Gallagher Donegal women born in Mother and Baby Homes to feature on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta https://www.donegallive.ie/news/glenties-md/2053131/donegal-women-born-in-mother-and-baby-homes-to-feature-on-rte-raidio-na-gaeltachta.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/glenties-md/2053131/donegal-women-born-in-mother-and-baby-homes-to-feature-on-rte-raidio-na-gaeltachta.html

In Cé Mé Féin, Barrscéalta presenter Michelle Nic Grianna will speak to Ann Uí Chnáimhsí from Gaoth Dobhair and Patricia Herald from Loch an Iúir, who were born in Mother and Baby Homes and who set out to find out who they are
West Donegal women will share their stories on an episode of Cé Mé

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:06 GMT Gaoth Dobhair,radio,RTÉ,Mother and Baby Institutions,Donegal Naomi Hamilton O’Donnell