SEVEN businesses in Donegal have been named as finalists in the prestigious Good Food Ireland Awards. The Donegal businesses that are up for awards include: Crolly Distillery – Food Tourism Experience of the Year and Drinks Producer of the Year Rathmullan House – Culinary Haven of the Year The Bakery Shack – Bakery & Chocolate […]
Shock as Maple Milford closes its doors after 20 years
AFTER 20 years at the heart of the community, Maple Milford has today closed its doors for the final time. The owners say the decision to close was not made lightly. They say that for two decades, Maple Milford has been more than a shop, it has been a community hub, a place of connection, […]
Donegal lotto player is a Euro Millions winner
DID you buy a ticket for tonight’s Euro Millions draw? Well you could be the holder of a winning ticket worth almost a quarter of a million euro. There was no winner of tonight’s Euro Millions jackpot. But one person in Ireland matched 5 correct numbers plus a lucky star, winning €241,123. Advertisement And the […]
Funeral details confirmed for Letterkenny man, Tommy Connors
THE funeral will take place on Thursday morning in St. Eunan’s Cathedral of the Letterkenny man who died tragically in a storm-related incident in the town on Friday. Tommy Connors, Neil T Blaney Road, Letterkenny, lost his life in the incident which occurred at a domestic property at around 4.15pm. A very well known and […]
Day of much emotion: Creeslough falls silent on third anniversary of tragedy
A survivor of the Stardust disaster in Dublin has led renewed calls for a public inquiry into the Creeslough tragedy. Antoinette Keegan spoke in Creeslough today at a special memorial event which marked the third anniversary of the disaster. Ten people died in the explosion at the service station on October 7, 2022. Advertisement Family […]
Presidential race controversy ‘a low moment’ for party – McConalogue
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DONEGAL minister Charlie McConalogue said the controversy surrounding Jim Gavin’s withdrawal from the presidential race is a low moment for the party. Fianna Fáil has been left without a candidate in the presidential election after Gavin confirmed on Sunday night that he was pulling out of the race. It came after revelations that a tenant […]
Making a difference to their patients’ lives – LUH staff members are honoured
THREE outstanding staff members at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) have been acknowledged for the difference they make in their patients’ lives. At a ceremony in the hospital on Friday, Laura Sweeney, Pauline Ferry and Claire McBride were chosen to receive a ‘DAISY Award’ after being nominated by co-workers and patients. The DAISY Award is an […]
ATU to host annual Careers Fair in Letterkenny
ATLANTIC Technological University (ATU) will host its annual Careers Fair on Monday, October 20 from 12 noon to 3pm in An Dánlann Hall on the Letterkenny campus. The event will bring together more than 60 employers from a wide range of sectors, with additional organisations continuing to register in the lead-up to the fair. Participating […]
BreastCheck calls on women in Donegal to go for their first screening mammogram
BreastCheck, Ireland’s free national breast screening programme, is encouraging women in Donegal to come for their first appointment. A BreastCheck mobile unit is currently in Donegal Town, providing free breast screening to women. Most women are automatically registered with BreastCheck and are invited by age 52 or 53. Dr Alissa Connors, BreastCheck Lead Clinical Director, […]
HIDDEN FROM VIEW: How trade and location mapped the formation of Letterkenny
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A new feature on the stories behind old or forgotten buildings, landmarks and places in our community By Paul Bradley AT 400 years, the ‘town’ of Letterkenny is not that old, but people have been in the area for longer, largely drawn by the convenience of Lough Swilly (which once extended as far as New […]