THE Balor Theatre in Ballybofey plays host to two very different kinds of music events this weekend. Students of the Rodney Deery School of Music showcase their talents on Saturday while The Guns ‘N’ Roses Experience – Europe’s biggest, best and most in demand G ‘n’ R tribute act visit on Sunday. Operating out of […]
Details emerge of multi-million euro plans for Lifford
THE first concrete details of plans for a multi-million euro project in Lifford have been published. Donegal County Council has confirmed it will seek permission from An Bord Pleanála to redevelop lands at Lifford Common close to the town’s Applegreen service station. The local authority wants to create a recreational facility that includes two sports pitches, floodlighting […]
Artist repays friend’s portrait favour
A Letterkenny artist has repaid a friend who painted his portrait by creating his likeness in mosaic. The Donegal News reported recently how Macola Vonga was caught by surprise when he came face to face with himself at the Royal Hibernian exhibition in Dublin. Portrait artist Philip Mackey recently captured the Angolan national’s image before submitting […]
Distillery plans to raise €2m through crowdfunding
SLIABH Liag Distillers has announced plans to raise €2 million through crowdfunding to facilitate the latest stage of its product development. The award-winning company is seeking to boost production capacity amid increased export demand. The additional investment will see production in its plant move to a 24/7 basis, increasing annual output from 440,000 litres to 600,000 litres. Crowdfunding has […]
Number of hospital resignations described as ‘alarming’
PATIENTS endured a nightmare wait in excess of 24 hours for a bed in Letterkenny University Hospital at the weekend. Fresh concerns for prolonged patient waiting times and the strain staff are under have emerged in the wake of another extremely busy few days within the hospital’s emergency department. The family of one woman who […]
Letterkenny students react to Leaving Cert
STUDENTS across Donegal began their Leaving and Junior certificate on Wednesday in what was the first full set of in-person State exams to be held since the start of the pandemic. School Principal Danny McFadden said they have put in extra supports, acknowledging that it has been a difficult few years for students. “This is […]
Donegal musician still reeling from Damo support slot
MARIA McCormack says she almost fainted when Damien Dempsey asked to buy her album. The Letterkenny singer and songwriter was one of two warm up acts ahead of the Dubliner’s appearance at Séan Óg’s in Derrybeg at the weekend. Saturday’s concert was first scheduled for 2020 but had to be postponed due to the pandemic. The […]
Former Donegal journalist is Newstalk ‘chief reporter’
Former Donegal journalist Barry Whyte has been elevated to the role of chief news reporter with one of Ireland’s top radio stations. The promotion comes 14 years after Barry, whose father Brendan hails from Lifford, landed his first media job with Highland Radio. Roles with Radio Foyle and Ocean FM followed before Newstalk offered him a […]
First sod turned on LK Green Connect project
THE first sod has been turned on the initial phase of LK Green Connect. The development will deliver high quality walking, cycling and public realm infrastructure in the town centre. It forms the first phase of the wider planned network known as ‘LK Green Connect’ that will ultimately connect across a series of town centre destinations. Welcoming […]
New iCare sensory garden opened in Buncrana
A new sensory garden has been opened in Buncrana. The iCARE Sensory Garden creates different areas to provide a variety of multi-sensory experiences such as a sheltered sensory activity area, sensory path, play area and a garden for growing flowers, fruits and vegetables. It also includes a picture exchange communication board which is of particular […]