There are multiple workshops taking place in Donegal’s newest screen printing studio over the May bank holiday weekend. Print Barn Folk are happy to be hosting a Taster to Screen Printing on Saturday, May 4 from 10am to 12pm or 1pm to 3pm. In this workshop you will learn to print your own t-shirt. Advertisement […]
Man to be sentenced for assaulting wife
A MAN is to be sentenced at Letterkenny Circuit Court next week after admitting cutting his wife’s neck. Carl Hargaden (61), of 68 Flax Fields, Convoy, tendered a guilty plea when he appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday. Sergeant Maurice Doyle told the court that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has consented to Hargaden […]
Donegal travel agent elected as Treasurer of Irish Travel Agents Association
Emma McHugh, Managing Partner at Atlantic Travel was elected as Treasurer of the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) at their Annual General Meeting at Dublin’s Inter Continental Hotel. It was confirmed that Angela Walsh, CEO and founder of FROSCH Ireland, has been officially re-elected as President of the Irish Travel Agents Association. Other appointments to […]
Traffic survey carried out in Ramelton after speeding concerns
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL County Council has agreed to carry out a traffic survey in Ramelton following speeding concerns. Voicing the concerns at last week’s meeting of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, Cllr Pauric McGarvey raised the issue on behalf of the residents of Church Street and Rectory Road. Advertisement “The residents were in uproar and […]
Statements requested in Bundoran fatal collision case
THE legal team representing Sergee Kelly (23), charged with causing a fatal collision in Bundoran, resulting in the death of Tyrone schoolboy Ronan Wilson (9), has asked for immediate access to case statements. Addressing Ballyshannon District Court this morning, Mr Kelly’s solicitor, Gerry McGovern, suggested the case could be elevated to the Circuit Court with a […]
Intruder found outside property in Letterkenny
by Louise Doyle A FRESH appeal has been made for people not to keep valuables in their vehicle after a Letterkenny man had a bank card stolen after spotting a man outside his home. Gardaí were contacted by a resident of the Cullion Road area in Letterkenny in relation to the incident on Sunday, April 14 […]
Lifford company Emerald Guitars to feature on tonight’s Nationwide
By Dionne Meehan A LIFFORD Guitar company who is celebrating the completion of their 10,000th guitar is set to feature on tonight’s Nationwide on RTÉ. Appearing on the show 21-years ago, Emerald Guitars had just begun making carbon fibre guitars. Advertisement Back then it was just a small operation with a handful of workers, set […]
Donegal’s Eric Roberts to interview Hollywood stars on red carpet
By Dionne Meehan DOWNINGS man Eric Roberts is set to host the red carpet at the Irish Film and Television Awards this weekend. Describing the opportunity as “mental”, Eric will get the chance to interview some of Ireland’s biggest stars including Saltburn’s Barry Keoghan and Oppenheimer’s Cillian Murphy. Advertisement Eric took to TikTok this week […]
‘There is no hope at this stage’ – Pringle on fate of NW Simon Community
BY JEROME HUGHES IN what is a massive blow to local homeless services, the North West Simon Community will close 19 apartments in Donegal that were being used to provide emergency accommodation. Having run out of money, work is ongoing to try and transfer the charity’s properties to another approved housing body or Donegal County […]
Gardaí issue appeal for missing Donegal teen
Gardaí in Buncrana are seeking the public’s help in locating Steven Boyle, a 15-year-old from Magherabeg, Donegal. Steven was last seen on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. He is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, with a medium build, brown hair, and blue eyes. Advertisement When last seen he was last seen wearing a grey […]