A REMARKABLE book which celebrates the ‘twin islands’ of Arranmore in Donegal and Beaver Island in the US was launched on Arranmore yesterday. Fiddler and former Donegal Person of the Year Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh launched ‘Islands of Fiddlers / Oileáin na bhFidiléirí’ in the island’s Community Hall. The book tells of how emigrants from the […]
Bon Appetit! – Eugene is cooking up a storm with ‘food without the fuss’
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL-based ready meal company Bon Appetit has taken the county by storm following the opening of their new factory in Letterkenny. Now based on the Thorn Road, Eugene Gallen’s creative juices began flowing while operating his street food van during the pandemic. Advertisement Then catering for the Lifford area, Tyrone and East […]
Redmond Herrity’s stunning sculpture for Moya
By Kate Heaney LETTERKENNY based sculptor Redmond Herrity was so delighted to see his friend Moya Brennan being awarded the Donegal Person of the Year accolade that he asked the association members if he could create the actual award for her. The beautifully sculpted fabric draped harp in Italian marble is Redmond’s own tribute to […]
New bench is a perfect tribute to a special man
By Paddy Walsh It was not often, if ever, that Packie Bonner occupied the bench during his playing career but long beyond it he had the opportunity on a recent evening in Letterkenny to do just that. The former Celtic and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper was in town to unveil a seat in honour of […]
A new beginning as Cathal Sheridan is first captain of Station House Golf Society
The Station House Golf Society in Letterkenny (formerly The Drum Bar Golf Society) held their inaugural Captain’s Drive-In at Dunfanaghy Golf Club. It marks a new beginning of the popular golf society whose members availed of the facilities and hospitality of the Gallagher family and the Drum Bar on Letterkenny’s Lower Main Street since the […]
Uisce Éireann could face ‘corporate manslaughter’ charge – council told
UISCE ÉIREANN could be held responsible for “corporate manslaughter” if they fail to keep the country’s fire hydrants in proper working order. That was the warning from Sinn Fein councillor Gerry McMonagle when he spoke on the issue during a debate at the Letterkenny/Milford Municipal District meeting. The council had received a long-awaited reply from […]
Convoy of brand new McGinley coaches arriving in Donegal today
A fleet of brand new buses will arrive in Donegal later this afternoon – and it promises to be a sight to be seen. The ten brand new Volvo 9700 coaches are being added to McGinley Coach Travel fleet and the company announced their acquisition today. In a post on social media, McGinley Coach Travel […]
Funding announced for Bluestacks Way hiking trail
The Bluestacks Way in Donegal is to benefit from €10,000 in funding announced today as part of the upgrade of a host of walking and hiking trails across rural Ireland. Under the Government’s Walks Scheme, over €408,000 will be provided to resurface, re-route and improve outdoor trails around Ireland to benefit local communities, tourists, walkers […]
Make a bid for a great cause at Anonymous Art Auction
The Ardara Anonymous Art Auction is being held in Nancy’s Bar, Ardara this evening (Saturday) starting at 8.30pm. It will feature up to 60 pieces of beautiful artwork, in different mediums and sizes both in portrait and landscape forms, by both known artists and local people. Artwork has travelled from as far as the US […]
Special birthday celebrations for Mary Devlin
Congratulations and best wishes to Mary Devlin, Beechwood St, Derry and formerly Newtowncunningham who celebrated her 80th birthday last weekend at a party in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana. A brilliant night was had by all, music, dancing, singing and lots of fun. Mary entertained her guests singing her signature tune ‘Lipstick on your Collar.’ […]