Great White Lies secure top prize at Sounds Like Summer


Following a series of heats and a rollicking finale on Saturday night, Great White Lies have clinched the top prize at this year’s Sounds Like Summer competition. Facing stiff competition from Chloe Heatley, Ruairi McCafferty and Liam Cannon, Great White Lies were given the nod from judges Martin Gallen, Anne-Marie Devine, Brian Hassan and Saide […]


Culture, Wellbeing and the Creative Society


Heather Humphreys TD, Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht with Juliyah Deane, Joseph Mc Cabe and Aaliyah McGhee at the announcement of the Music Capital Scheme. Creative Ireland is the Government’s Legacy Programme for Ireland 2016 – a five-year initiative, from 2017 to 2022, which places creativity at the centre of public policy. It […]


Brightside Daycare – where little stars shine bright


The Baby Brights room at Brightside Daycare. A NEW state-of-the-art day care facility situated in the centre of the community at STS Business Park, Ballycolman, Strabane is opening on September 4. We are registered to care for 54 children from three months to 12-years of age. The nursery is open from 8am-6pm Monday to Friday […]


O’Donnell’s of Crolly still going strong after 30 years


  IT was a day of spraoí, craic agus ceol on Monday as crowds turned out in Crolly to help O’Donnell’s Mace and GO Service Station celebrate 30 years in business along the N56. For proprietors Stephen O’Donnell and his family it was a momentous day as the stars aligned to help mark the milestone. […]


Third Level Education loan available at LK Credit Union


With third level education costs continuing to spiral in Ireland, he financial pressure of putting a child through college has taken it’s toll on household budgets. Last year’s survey of third level costs by the Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) showed that a substantial 60% of parents were falling into debt to fund third […]


First “food fest” in Letterkenny this weekend


Derek Walker & Christopher Molloy pictured with Kieran Duey of Nancy’s Barn Ballyliffin & newly crowned World seafood chowder champion, who will be on stage giving a cookery masterclass at Off The Street Food Fest this July 29th and 30th. FOR the first time the Lemon Tree Restaurant has teamed up with the Letterkenny Artisan […]


It was love at first sight…. and true love forever!


IMAGINE driving through tree lined country roads, taking a turn and there before you is a glorious Lake surrounded by picture postcard hills. Then imagine turning through a palatial gateway and there before you sits Harvey’s Point, literally sitting on the water surrounded by beautiful grounds and gardens. Imagine no more as this is the […]


Last call for musicians to take to the stage in SLS


THE last call has gone out for those wishing to take part in this year’s Sounds Like Summer (SLS) competition. With a deadline for entries of Monday July 17 at 4pm, SLS:17 is an amazing opportunity for any singer or band looking to get their foot on the music ladder. And this year there is […]


A chance to see the show everyone’s talking about..


With something for everyone, this family fun, Irish circus will delight parents and children alike, making it the place to be during this summer holidays. USE CODE DD49 AT THE BOX OFFICE and avail of €10 any seat any show exclusive offer with The Donegal News. With stunning acrobatic performances, daring feats of strength and […]