Finn Valley Leisure Centre say it could take up to four days to refill the centre’s swimming pool. Staff arrived to work this morning to find the pool empty. The shock discovery has prompted a busy morning for staff at the centre who have to contact patrons and families to let them know that the […]
Maggie’s birthday bash raises over €5,000 for charity
Letterkenny woman Maggie McDaid recently turned her 60th birthday into a special charity event. She hosted a birthday bash in the Station House Hotel and told guests that instead of birthday cards and presents, they could instead make a donation to her fundraising efforts. All money raised on the night was going to Donegal Hospice […]
Well-being with weeds! – Donegal event hears how weeds can manage arthritis, stress and heart problems
ICE-cream with elderflowers and meadowsweet, butter with thyme and calendula flowers and pesto with dandelions and sorrel – such creative foods were presented this week at an event highlighting health benefits from plants growing throughout Donegal. Organised at Anamcara Healing Herbs Garden (anamcarahealingherbs.com) in Brinlack, developed by Transylvanian-born herbalist Columbia Hillen, the event focused on how […]
Ciaran Coyle graduates from Queen’s University
Ciaran Coyle, Meadowbank, Letterkenny, who has graduated with a First Class Honours from Queen’s University in Belfast. Ciaran is the son of the late Mary Coyle, late of Dr McGinley Road. He is pictured here with his older brother, Pauric, and his very proud granny, Kathleen Coyle. Advertisement Congratuations Ciaran. If you have a graduation […]
COLUMN: Dementia care – sometimes, the simple ideas turn out to be the best
By Sabrina Sweeney MY GRANNY lived with Alzheimer’s for the last decade or so of her life. Like all who suffer with this horrible disease, she had trouble staying in the present. Talk about things that had happened a couple of months or even just a few days previous would leave her confused and frustrated […]
Large numbers from Donegal attend pro-life rally in Dublin
Donegal was well represented as thousands attended a pro-life rally in Dublin city centre today which heard calls for the government to establish a special task force to tackle the “spiralling abortion rate”. Speakers said politicians must “wake up” to the fact that abortion numbers have more than tripled since 2018. Large numbers of participants […]
Council reminds motorists that Donegal Town’s Diamond is now a pedestrian zone
Donegal County Council is reminding the public that the newly designed Diamond area in Donegal Town is now a pedestrian zone and all vehicles should be parked in nearby car parks The Diamond reopened to the public on Friday, June 28 following an extensive regeneration project. And according to the council, “there has been a […]
Recipients of the 2024 Donegal Film Bursary award announced
The Donegal Film Office at Donegal County Council has announced Shannon Welby, Bébhinn Naughton, and Connor Richmond as the recipients of the 2024 Donegal Film Bursary funded by Creative Ireland. The Bursary is supporting stories told by local people and will engage cast, crew, and services from within the county. Screenwriter Shannon Welby and Director […]
Arranmore a hive of activity at Roar on the Foreshore event
Active Arranmore, a programme delivered by Donegal Local Development Clg (DLDC), was delighted to host its second Roar on the Foreshore event last Saturday. This vibrant community celebration took place at the Amphitheatre on Leab Garrow beach, Arranmore Island. This family-friendly event was free to attend and suitable for all ages. The Active Arranmore programme […]
Deep sadness at passing of ‘Mr. Football’ – Dessie Kelly, Letterkenny
There is sadness this evening in Letterkenny and in sporting circles throughout Donegal with the news of the passing of Dessie Kelly. One of the county’s best known and longest serving soccer administrators, Dessie had been in ill-health in recent times and died earlier today. He was a man who gave his life to soccer […]