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Milford walk will raise funds for two local charities

Two local charities are set to benefit from proceeds rasiraisedofrom forthcoming 25th annual Good Friday Golan Pad Walk The event is a staple of the Easter calendar in the Milford area and organisers are looking forward to a big turnout again this ...

21 Mar 2023 at 15:12

Local News

Major redevelopment to enhance Fanad Lighthouse

A major redevelopment is set to transform the visits experience at Fanad Lighthouse. The lighthouse is one of Donegal’s best known sites, overlooking Lough Swilly, and is now set for an upgrade. A new multi-use visitors experience centre, ...

06 Apr 2023 at 16:30

LetterkennyLive

Rathmullan Pier works won't affect Lough Swilly Ferry service

The Lough Swilly Ferry service will not be affected by the impending refurbishment works at Rathmullan Pier. There were fears that the large-scale works would impact on ferry crossings between Buncrana and Rathmullan. Work on the €3.5 ...

15 Mar 2023 at 07:13

Local News

Lough Swilly RNLI congratulates latest inshore lifeboat helm, Barry Johsnton

Lough Swilly RNLI volunteer Barry Johnston has passed out as a helm on the organisation’s inshore lifeboat, the Atlantic 85. RNLI assessor Mark Mitchell said he was delighted to be able to pass Barry. On behalf of the RNLI, he ...

10 Jan 2024 at 16:04

Local News

Urgent call for Letterkenny slipway to allow rescue volunteers access River Swilly

Donegal County Council has been urged to engage with the OPW in order to build a new access site for lifeboats on the River Swilly. The lack of a slipway into the river in Letterkenny came to light recently during a missing ...

15 Nov 2023 at 11:06

Letterkenny/Milford

Poignantly chosen local groups to benefit from Christmas event in Letterkenny

The Annual Karaoke Christmas Jumper Party will take place on Friday week and it has poignantly chosen to support two incredibly worthy causes this year. The event, which will take place at the Swilly Inn in Letterkenny on ...

11 Dec 2023 at 10:55

Letterkenny/Milford

Rescheduled date confirmed for Rathmullan Polar Plunge

The annual Rathmullan Polar Plunge has announced it will take place this coming Saturday, February 17. The event was postponed in December, following the announcement of a status orange weather warning, but will form ...

10 Feb 2024 at 19:02

National News

Five brought ashore after dramatic 26-hour rescue mission off Irish coast

Five people were rescued off the Donegal coast in a dramatic operation lasting over 26 hours. Their fishing vessel encountered difficulty on Sunday evening 48 miles north of Arranmore. The Arranmore RNLI was tasked ...

07 Feb 2024 at 10:13

Other Sport

Anna Hennessy and Eoin Rooney are set for World Swimming Championships in Turkey

Donegal swimmers Anna Hennessy and Eoin Rooney are set to represent Ireland at the 11th World Down Syndrome Swimming Championships which take place next month. Letterkenny woman Anna and Ballyshannon’s Eoin will ...

12 Feb 2024 at 12:56

Local News

Story of the Londonderry & Lough Swilly Railway Company told in new book

The unique story of the Londonderry & Lough Swilly Railway Company has been told in a newly-published book. The new 50-page paperback publication is a collection of colour and black and white photographs, many ...

24 Jun 2024 at 17:36

Letterkenny/Milford

Swilly Inn's jumper party to raise funds for Letterkenny man Greg Fitzgerald

The annual Swilly Inn Christmas jumper party will be in aid of Greg Fitzgerald’s recovery. Letterkenny native Greg, a father-of-three, suffered a stroke in March and jumper party the committee have said they ...

14 Dec 2024 at 11:56

Body of mother-of-four recovered from Lough Swilly after major search operation

Local News

Body of mother-of-four recovered from Donegal lough after major search operation

The body of a woman missing from a Donegal holiday site was recovered on Monday following a joint operation search by gardaí, RNLI, Coast Guard and local residents. Sally Reilly, a 55-year-old mum-of four ...

30 May 2024 at 12:09

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