Eileen Magnier

North West Correspondent

It's the third year of the 50 Mile Challenge which helps to fund inter-county GAA teams

Leitrim locals take up 50 Mile Challenge

Last year saw sales of the ShopLK gift card increase by a record 34%

Letterkenny Chamber 'delighted' with gift card success

An initiative to promote local businesses in Letterkenny, Co Donegal hit a record level of support in 2022, with over €4 million in sales of gift cards specific to the town.

Ulster • 12 Jan 23

Ten candles on the church altar in Creeslough in the days after the explosion

The most heartbreaking year for Creeslough

Ireland • 30 Dec 22

Emergency personnel at the scene of the explosion in October

'Together for Creeslough' concert sells out

A concert planned to thank emergency services personnel for their work at the scene of the Creeslough tragedy in which ten people lost their lives, has sold out.

Ulster • 19 Dec 22

Ten people were killed in the explosion at the Applegreen Service Station in Creeslough on 7 October

'Together for Creeslough' concert to be held in January

A concert to say thank you to emergency services personnel who worked at the scene of the explosion in Creeslough in October, has been announced for January.

Regional • 14 Dec 22

Demonstrators planned to protest at the public services building in Carndonagh from noon and to occupy it overnight until a number of demands were met (File image)

Mica protest cancelled after one of main demands met

A sit-in protest by mica-affected homeowners at the Donegal County Council Public Services office in Carndonagh planned for tomorrow has been called off after campaigners said one of their main demands has been met.

Regional • 08 Dec 22

Audit evaluated the compliance of concrete block manufacturers and quarries (stock image)

Corrective action against 3 Donegal quarry operators

Following an audit of a number of quarries in Co Donegal, "corrective action" was taken against three operators, according to a report published today.

Ulster • 06 Dec 22

The respondents in the study reported feelings of hopelessness, low self-esteem and depression (File image)

Poverty a factor in Traveller mental health - study

What has been described as "a landmark study" has found that poverty, unemployment and early-childhood experiences of racism in the education sector are some of the key factors that have a long-term impact on the mental health of Traveller men.

Ireland • 05 Dec 22

Octogenarian revisits swimming tour of Ireland

An 81-year-old man from Árainn Mhór off the coast of Donegal who completed a circuit of Ireland last winter swimming at beaches and piers around the coast is now planning to do the same again - only going in the opposite direction!

Ulster • 05 Dec 22

The national event which will attract about 2,000 competitors

Donegal prepares for National Cross Country Finals

The Cranford Athletic Club is hosting the National Cross-Country Finals in Donegal, the first time since 1999.

Regional • 18 Nov 22