A GWEEDORE man enjoyed a hearty breakfast followed by a walk on Wednesday morning, just over 12 hours after undergoing a marathon operation in which he received a kidney from his brother.
Caisleáin Óir pulling in record crowds to An Grianán Theatre
SINCE Tuesday night, Leslie Long and Kathleen Ruddy’s musical, Caisleáin Óir, has been drawing record crowds to An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny.
Milford Inn hotel to re-open next week
THE Milford Inn is to re-open for business next Friday, managed by Neil Blaney and his family on behalf of a group of investors. Up to 50 jobs could be created.
Peaky Blinders boost for Donegal hat maker
A SMALL family-run hat making business in Donegal has received an unseasonal sales boost thanks to the hit BBC TV series, Peaky Blinders.
Gweedore Sewerage Scheme gets the go-ahead at last
MINISTER for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Mr Phil Hogan, announced today (Friday) that he has approved the estimated €13 million funding for the long-awaited Gweedore Sewerage Scheme
Donegal Youth Council brings ‘SPARKS’ to Gweedore tomorrow
THE Donegal Youth Council take their ‘SPARKS’ Mental Health roadshow to Gweedore tomorrow (Thursday) as they host the third of five events in the county.
Irish Wildlife Trust concerned over damage to Glenveagh National Park
THE Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) has written to management of Glenveagh National Park expressing its concern that large areas of sensitive habitat are being destroyed illegally and for commercial purposes.
The 2013 ‘Donegal Annual’ is on sale now
THE cover of the recently released 2013 Donegal Annual features Derek Hill’s painting ‘Harvesting at St Columb’s.’
Three of Donegal’s best-known acts in Derry this weekend
THREE of Donegal’s best-known musical acts are taking to the stage in Derry tomorrow night (Saturday) for a unique show.
Donegal man’s wife and triplet daughters star in Australian TV ad
A CASTLEFINN man said this week he is not disappointed at being left out of a television advertisement seen by millions in Australia which features his beautiful wife and their triplet daughters – because of his accent.