A MAN and woman accused of murdering a man whose body was allegedly thrown over the cliffs at Sliabh Liag in Co Donegal last year have gone on trial at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin. A jury of five men and seven women was selected this afternoon to hear the trial of Alan Vial […]
Letterkenny Panto’s The Wizard of Oz takes to the stage this weekend
LETTERKENNY Pantomime Society are making their annual return to the stage with their eagerly-anticipated new show. This year they will perform family-favourite, The Wizard of Oz in the wonderful An Grianán Theatre, with a few twists in the tale. The curtain opens on Saturday, January 18, and the show runs until Saturday, January 25 with […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday evening, January 16
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Etta Wilkin, Carrigans Edel Vitalis, London and formerly Glencolmcille Advertisement Mary Griffin, Ballybofey Joseph Boland, Killygordon Ellen O’Connor, Carndonagh Noreen McCormick, Greencastle Evelyn Daly, Ballyshannon James Joseph Boyle, Glencolmcille Annie O’Neill, Dublin and Culdaff Etta Wilkin, Carrigans The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday evening, January 14
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Sally Bonner, Convoy Michael Donohue, Milford Advertisement Margot O’Kane, Bundoran and Omagh Mary McGlinchey, Ardara Frankie Heeney, Ardara Cornie McNamee, Letterkenny Theresa Gallagher, Churchill Nora Sheridan, Coolboy, Letterkenny Bernadette Temple, Raphoe Jack Kelly, Stranorlar Annie O’Neill, Dublin and Culdaff Nonnie Gallagher, Derrybeg Carl Ryan, Buncrana and Dublin […]
New Creative Reset Programme will help women at risk of entering the court system
DONEGAL Women’s Centre has announced the launch of their Creative Reset Programme 2025, a vital programme designed to support women aged 18 and over who are either in or at risk of entering the court system. The programme offers an opportunity for healing, personal growth, and mental wellness in a safe, supportive environment, and the […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday evening, January 13
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Cornie McNamee, Letterkenny Theresa Gallagher, Churchill Advertisement Nora Sheridan, Coolboy, Letterkenny Bernadette Temple, Raphoe Jack Kelly, Stranorlar Sean Temple, Killygordon Annie O’Neill, Dublin and Culdaff Nonnie Gallagher, Derrybeg Albert Baskin, Ardara Mary Canning, Buncrana Carl Ryan, Buncrana and Dublin Cornie McNamee, Letterkenny The death has taken place […]
THE THIRD DEGREE: Conor McGlinchey enjoying the taste of life as a brewer
In his Third Degree column, Paul Bradley has beenspeaking to Letterkenny native, Conor McGlinchey, head brewer at Southwark Brewery in London Hi Conor, thank you for doing this interview. Could you tell us a bit about yourself please. Aye no bother, I’m from Letterkenny and studied in NUI Galway. After finishing there, I moved down […]
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Way We Were in Donegal
Dionne Meehan delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. January 11, 1975 SIX MEN LOST IN BURTONPORT TRAGEDY IN one of the worst ever sea disasters along the Donegal coast six young fishermen lost their lives when their 65 foot modern trawler struck a submerged rock off the deserted […]
Funeral takes place of much loved Bunbeg man, Pádraig O’Boyle
THERE was deep sadness in West Donegal following the death at his home on Thursday, January 2 of Pádraig O’Boyle, Knockastolar, Bunbeg. He would have celebrated his 37th birthday on Wednesday last. A son of Vincent and Bella O’Boyle, Pádraig was in ill health for many years. At his Funeral Mass on Sunday the main […]
Hey Mickey (Joe) – You’re so fine on week two of dancing competition
By Evelyn Cullen LAST night was the second week of reality tv show Dancing with the Stars, and Mickey Joe Harte, together with his professional dance partner Daniela Roze, danced the jive to ‘Mickey’ by Toni Basil. “But I didn’t choose the song” laughed Mickey Joe in a pre-dance video clip. Advertisement Their performance was fun […]