THE chairman and Managing Director of Donegal Airport met with Department of Transport Officials in Dublin today to further express concerns over the revised timetable. The new timetable, which takes effect from March 29 under the new PSO contract on the Donegal-Dublin route, will see the abolition of the afternoon flights from and to Dublin. Further to […]
Donegal school set to feature in new TG4 Quiz show
SCOIL Mhuire Buncrana is set to appear on the first episode of a brand-new TG4 quiz show. The show seeks to transform how young people – and the broader Irish audience – experience the Irish language. The three students who will represent Scoil Mhuire Buncrana are Ava O’Donnell, Niamh Devlin, and Eilí Ní Dhómhnaill. Advertisement Slé […]
AIMS President praises Inish Theatre Group during visit to Buncrana
The INISH Theatre Group welcomed the President of the Association of Irish Musical Societies (AIMS), Gerard Sweeney (Gerry), to Buncrana on Saturday night to attend the group’s latest production at St Mary’s Hall. The group enjoyed a successful production of Beauty and the Beast the Musical which ran from March 1 until March 7 in […]
‘It’s been a privilege’ – Confirmation that Clare Clothing is to close in Letterkenny
Clare McNickle has offered a big thank you to her friends and many customers for their loyal support as she confirms her plans to close Clare Clothing in Letterkenny. News that Clare Clothing is to close after almost 26 years has prompted many messages of goodwill, but it will be seen as yet another major […]
Donegal households hit hard by soaring oil prices
A Donegal councillor says people living in homes affected by defective concrete blocks are being hit hardest by soaring oil prices. Councillor Joy Beard has warned that families across the county are facing ‘enormous pressure’ as the cost of home heating oil continues to rise sharply due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. […]
900 trees handed out to groups throughout Donegal
ALMOST 900 trees have been handed out to groups throughout Donegal. Donegal County Council distributed the trees at an event at St. Eunan’s GAA in Letterkenny on Friday. The event, delivered in collaboration with the Burrenbeo Trust through the Hare’s Corner Project, provided a major boost for biodiversity action across the county. Advertisement Almost 9,000 […]
Funding boost for seven agricultural shows in Donegal
Seven agricultural shows in Donegal have received funding totalling €59,400. The funding is part of an overall package of €1,046,400 announced by the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary. The breakdown of the Donegal allocation is as follows: Advertisement Ardara Show (Saturday, August 4) €8,400. Ballyshannon Agricultural Show (Sunday, August […]
‘Letterkenny needs a Town Bus Service’ – Cllr
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A Letterkenny councillor wants the National Transport Authority (NTA) to step up plans to introduce a new town bus service to the town. Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh said the town has been without a service for a number of weeks since the previous service, operated by a private bus company, was discontinued. And he wants Donegal […]
Great turn-out for launch of Lynn Campbell’s new album
LIFFORD singer-songwriter Lynn Campbell celebrated the launch of her much-anticipated new album – The Story of Jack and Mary – at a special event in Lifford Old Courthouse. Lynn is a much-loved performer right across the north west and family members, friends and fans of her music joined her on the night. A number of […]
From ‘Bag Man’ in Gander to front row in An Grianán Theatre
AN Aer Lingus official who flew to Gander in Newfoundland in 2001 to help co-ordinate the return of stranded passengers and a stricken Aer Lingus plane, says he cannot wait to come to An Grianán Theatre this week to see Letterkenny Musical Society’s production of ‘Come from Away’. Speaking this week, Dermot McShane, explained how in […]