WELL-KNOWN fiddler and journalist Martin McGinley will give a talk on another Donegal fiddler Hughie Gillespie (1906-1986) tonight (Thursday) at the headquarters of Na Píobairí Uilleann in Dublin. The talk, which starts at 8.30pm, can be viewed live for free at the NPU website pipers.ie through their channel NPU-TV. Hughie Gillespie is one of the […]
Tory islanders want minister to address need for new ferry
A FRUSTRATED Tory Island resident is calling on the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to come to the island to see for himself the urgent need for a new ferry. Islanders have long-awaited a promised ferry and pier project for seven years, but it has not come to fruition. Last month, Sinn Féin Spokesperson […]
Man assaulted by three others in broad daylight
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AN investigation is underway following an alleged daytime assault in Letterkenny after three males got out of a car and assaulted another man. The alleged assault occurred in the Long Lane area on Wednesday, June 11 at 3.10pm. Gardaí have said that a man was at that location when a car pulled in alongside him. Three […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, June 16
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Johnny McCafferty, Termon Kathleen McClay, Bridgend Advertisement Eddie Doherty, Buncrana Johnny McCafferty, Termon The peaceful death has taken place in the University Hospital Galway of Johnny McCafferty Snr., The Lagoon, Termon. Sadly missed by his wife Sheila, children John (Lisa), Maeve (Kevin) and Grainne (Paddy) and […]
Caroline McHugh is the new principal at Loreto, Letterkenny
CAROLINE McHugh has been appointed the new principal of Loreto Secondary School in Letterkenny. She takes over from Gerardine Mullen who announced her retirement in March. Ms McHugh joined the staff at Loreto eight years ago as Deputy Principal. Advertisement Ms Mullen today confirmed her appointment as principal and offered Ms McHugh her congratulations. “Personally, […]
Motorists advised to take care following collision near Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are at the scene of a collision on the main Letterkenny to Kilmacrennan road. The collision occurred at Illistrin, on the Letterkenny side of the Illistrin Fuels service station. Traffic is moving in both directions, but motorists are advised to approach the area with care. Advertisement The incident involved at least three vehicles. Gardaí […]
Launch of Earagail Arts Festival programme at An Chúirt Hotel
DEPUTY Pat ‘The Cope’ Gallagher TD officially launched the 2025 Earagail Arts Festival Programme in Gaoth Dobhair on Friday evening. The official launch of the 38th festival programme took place at a special reception in An Chúirt Hotel with musical entertainment by talented young trad group Líofa featuring Nia Ní Bheirn and Aoibhín Ní Dheagha on […]
Brogan set to be elected new MD Cathaoirleach
FIANNA Fáil councillor Ciaran Brogan is expected to be elected as the new Cathaoirleach of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council this week. The long-serving councillor will take over the post from Sinn Féin’s Cllr. Gerry McMonagle. Cllr. Brogan is one of the county’s most experienced public representatives and is a former Mayor of Letterkenny and Cathaoirleach […]
Deaths in Donegal, Sunday, June 8
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Theresa Finnegan, Ramelton Brigid McGrory, Buncrana Advertisement Bridget Hegarty, Ballindrait Paidin Moore, Killybegs Margaret Ann Bowers, Ballintra Liam Gilmore, Carndonagh Kevin O’Kane, Watford and Doneyloop Theresa Finnegan, Ramelton The death has occurred of Theresa Finnegan (née Behan), Glenleary, Ramelton, peacefully in the Donegal Hospice. Deeply regretted […]
End of an era as leading Donegal businessman announces plans to retire
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CORMAC Meehan, owner of Meehan Travel Worldchoice and Sean Meehan Chartered Valuation Surveyors, Bundoran, has announced that he will retire at the end of August. His retirement will see the closure of these businesses after 75 years of successful trading and service to the public in the north west. Cormac has been at the helm […]