Six years ago this month, James Maguire from Illistrin in Letterkenny was admitted to Beaumont Hospital with a suspected head injury after having a serious accident in Dublin City. After several brain scans at Beaumont Hospital, it was discovered that James had a bleed and swelling to the left side of his brain and was […]
Donegal reporter examines Ireland’s abortion laws in RTÉ Investigates tonight
By Louise Doyle DONEGAL investigative reporter for RTÉ Aoife Hegarty examines the realities of Ireland’s current abortion services and gaps in the system of care which continue to impact women in a documentary to air tonight. For seven months, RTÉ Investigates reporter, Kilcar woman, Aoife Hegarty has been examining Ireland’s abortion services. Tonight’s revealing RTÉ […]
Scoil Iosagain: McConalogue expects approval to proceed to construction this week
Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue, says confirmation to proceed to construction is imminent on a newbuild school for Scoil Iosagain in Buncrana. Following on from confirmation of additional funding last week for the Department of Education’s school building programme of €800 million, Minister McConalogue said: “I now expect the approval for the school to move to […]
Fundraiser organised in memory of businessman Richard Finney
The memory of Letterkenny businessman Richard Finney is to be celebrated with a unique fundraiser for Pieta House. Originally from Lisburn in Co. Antrim, Richard had long made Donegal his home. He was very well known, particularly in Letterkenny where he ran the popular Counter Deli and his death last September was met with deep […]
St. Eunan’s College to proudly present ‘Nothing Gold Can Stay’ at An Grianán
St Eunan’s College Drama Group has proudly unveiled their latest theatrical masterpiece, ‘Nothing Gold Can Stay,’ which will take to the stage at An Grianán Theatre on Wednesday, April 24. An enthralling adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s iconic novel, ‘The Outsiders’, it’s directed by Daniel Nelis and Rachael McShane, adapted for the stage by Tommy McIntyre. […]
Book launch celebrates ‘Donegal island’ in US
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 […]