THE mystery surrounding a Stormtrooper and a globe-headed character on Letterkenny’s streets has been solved. It was in fact filming for the latest episode of the whacky comedy podcast ‘Spacejuck’. Shoppers were stopped in their tracks recently as the outlandish Spacejuck tackled the Star Wars baddie on Letterkenny’s High Road. Their inter-galactic tête-à-tête ended with […]
Top line-up as Ghostlight Sessions return to the Balor
THE Balor, Ballybofey hosts another Ghostlight Sessions – the venue’s acclaimed monthly original live music night – this coming Saturday. September brings three more excellent acts to the Ghostlight Stage – Derry man Conor Mason, Raphoe-based Richard Gilpin and Letterkenny’s Shauna McDaid. Conor Mason’s hushed lilting vocals, whispering lyrical poeticism and subtle instrumentation places him […]
Foul play not suspected in man’s death
FOUL play is not suspected in the death of a man whose body was found in Letterkenny this morning. The male, who was in his 60s, was discovered in a house in Sylvan Park. A Garda spokesperson said officers are continuing to investigate all the circumstances surrounding the death however the Donegal News understands that […]
Investigation continuing into discovery of man’s body
GARDAÍ are continuing their investigations this afternoon following the discovery of a man’s body at a house in Letterkenny. The male was discovered in a property at Sylvan Park just after 2am this morning. The state pathologist’s office has been informed and the coroner contacted. “Gardaí are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death […]
Bundoran RNLI assist in medical evacuation
TRAINED volunteers from the Bundoran RNLI have been called upon to assist with a medical evacuation after a person fell at Tullan Strand. The incident happened shortly before 1am yesterday and the casualty was taken to Sligo University Hospital. A spokesperson for Bundoran RNLI said, “Shortly before 1am a request was received from the National […]
Power outage impacting hundreds of homes in Letterkenny
HUNDREDS of homes are without power due to an outage this morning in Letterkenny. According to ESB over 600 homes are impacted by the electrical fault. They say they have staff working to rectify the problem and that the estimated time of restoration is 12.45pm. Advertisement “We apologise for the loss of supply. We are […]
Young theatre company creates thought provoking play
FILMING of a new play by two Donegal playwrights has concluded in An Grianán Theatre with the finished product set to be released later this year. The production is the result of months of hard work by The Actual Theatre Company, a Derry/Donegal collective of the north west’s finest young emerging creative practitioners, theatre-makers and […]
Coronas to perform as part of ‘September Sea Sessions’
THE team behind Sea Sessions have announced ‘September Sessions’, a series of five intimate concerts set to take place in Bundoran next month. , Set on a cliff top in the grounds of The Great Northern Hotel, September Sessions features a brilliant line up including Gavin James, The Coronas, Lyra, Bell X1, Moncrieff, Royseven, Róisín […]
The Waterboys to play Donegal gig
ROCK legends The Waterboys will perform in Donegal on Halloween night as part of the inaugural Fómhair Festival. Presented by ACE Promotions and Seán Ógs, Gaoth Dobhair, the show is the first of several taking place over nine nights. These include five headline ‘Live at the Big Top’ concerts being held at the Big Top […]
Plans lodged for new tourist accommodation in Ramelton
PLANS have been lodged with Donegal County Council for the development of tourist accommodation within the curtilage of a protected structure in Ramelton. Applicant Lee Gooch submitted the plans on July 19 for the proposed development on Guild Hall, Castle Street. It comprises alterations to the existing two-storey house facing Castle Street including insertion of […]