THE former president of Letterkenny Institute of Technology has admitted there were days when he wondered if Atlantic Techological University would ever get over the line. Paul Hannigan spoke to the Donegal News at an official launch event held at the Port Road campus on Monday. On whether there was ever a time when he thought the project might […]
Donegal author launches second book
WEST Donegal author John Joe McGinley has launched his second book examining the Irish and the global political influence they have wielded over the decades. ‘The Irish in Power’ tells the story of some of the USA’s most flamboyant and influential Irish American politicians. It relates the tales of the men and women whose ancestors left […]
Buncrana cinema to screen movie ‘Spears’
BUNCRANA is to get its first screening of Spears, the new thriller from Donegal filmmaker Gerard Lough. Spears was released last month to audiences in both Letterkenny and Lifford. Reviews have been largely positive with June Butler of Film Ireland writing, “Lough has written and directed a film that this reviewer feels will become a cult classic”. […]
Balor to welcome first international act since Covid
THIS Thursday is an auspicious day at The Balor Theatre, Ballybofey as Canadian roots/swing duo Over The Moon will become the first international touring artists to appear at the venue since the beginning of the pandemic. Suzanne Levesque and Craig Bignell are awarding multi-instrumentalists/vocalists that met, fell in love, got married and discovered their voices […]
‘This is the time for the west to step forward’
DOZENS of people gathered at Craoibhín Community and Enterprise Centre to hear how Termon is leading the way in Ireland’s remote working revolution. CoWork Plus is an initiative that offers office space where people can operate without having to commute. But attendees at the project’s launch heard how the Termon centre has become more than […]
‘This one’s for you grandad’
A Ramelton woman awarded a bursary for excellence in agricultural studies has dedicated it to her late grandfather. Catherine Grier, a student at Gurteen College in Tipperary, is the first female ever to receive the Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) grant. The 21-year-old deaf student’s detailed knowledge and in-depth understanding of dairy farming impressed the […]
Enda’s powerful performance nets him national title
A Letterkenny man has powerlifted his way to a national title. Enda Kerrane was competing in the Amateur Irish Powerlifting Organisation Championships in Limerick when he saw off all opposition in his tested weight class of 90kg Juniors, age category 20 to 23. The 22-year-old’s achievement is all the remarkable for the fact that he […]
Donegal to get €2.3m in Housing Adaptation Grants
DONEGAL County Council is to receive a funding increase to help older people and those with a disability live independently. The local authority will receive just over €2.3 million, 80 per-cent of which is funded by the exchequer. Confirming the allocation Letterkenny councillor Jimmy Kavanagh said the money will help those who need and deserve support to live […]
Anger over burning of Sliabh Liag bench
A tour company has expressed disappointment following the burning of a bench at the beauty spot. It is believed a barbecue may have led to the damage. Writing on their Facebook page Sliabh Liag Experience said, “We were disappointed to discover one of our picnic benches in ashes, some visitors to our beautiful site decided […]
The music of The Dubliners comes to the Balor
THE music of legendary Irish folk group The Dubliners will be faithfully recreated at The Balor, Ballybofey this Saturday night (April 2). The Dubliners Show features five top rated folk musicians and singers who replicate the sights and sound of the original Dubliners line-up of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, Ciaran Burke and John […]