LETTERKENNY’S Main Street will play host to an afternoon of entertainment and some top quality acts this Saturday afternoon. The annual Letterkenny Busking Festival, now in its ninth year, has attracted talented buskers and performers from lots of different genres, creating great entertainment and a fun atmosphere for all to enjoy. And this Saturday, August […]
Noel Cunningham to feature on ‘Healing Sounds’ tonight
DONEGAL man Noel Cunningham is to feature in the new series of the much loved programme ‘Healing Sounds with Malachi Cush’ on RTE Radio 1 tonight. Mr Cunningham will speak with Malachi Cush on his journey with alcoholism in the first of the new series of the hugely popular programme. The vibrant mix of guests […]
Support urgently needed as back-to-school costs soar in Donegal
WITH the back-to-school season upon us, families across Donegal are feeling the immediate strain of rising education-related expenses. The Donegal Food Response Network, supported by the Donegal Local Development Company (DLDC), has urgently launched its back-to-school appeal for donations to your local community groups, helping those most affected by these financial pressures. In response to this growing […]
US visit to Letterkenny underway
Kim Liney from Elizabethtown in Pennsylvania is visiting Letterkenny this week as efforts are made to re-ignite the relationship between the US town and Letterkenny. For many years, the towns were twinned and members of Letterkenny Town Council visited Elizabethtown during the St. Patrick’s trip to the US each year. Over the years, close relationships […]
Accommodation urgently needed for ATU students
by Louise Doyle A FRESH call is being made for accommodation providers for students in Donegal ahead of the soon to be released CAO offers. Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Students’ Union President Donegal, Kevin Sweeney said more accommodation is being actively sought. Advertisement He is appealing to anyone who has a spare house, apartment/flat, digs or a room […]
UPDATE: One arrested following Inishowen collision
By Dionne Meehan A MAN (20s) has been arrested following last night’s single-vehicle road traffic collision in Inishowen. The incident occurred at 9.55pm, Thursday, August 15, at Burnfoot. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “Two men and one woman, all aged in their 20s, were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of injuries believed to […]
Donegal News team are nominated for Local Ireland Media awards
The Donegal News has been shortlisted for a number of awards in this year’s Local Ireland Media awards. Diarmaid Doherty (Editor), Louise Doyle (News Editor) and Gary Doherty-McClenaghan (Senior Business Development Executive) have been nominated for awards. Local Ireland is the association representing local news publishers across the country. Advertisement This year will be the ninth edition […]
Housing minister has “no plans” to visit Donegal
A FRESH call has been made by the Mica Action Group (MAG) for Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien to meet with defective concrete block affected homeowners in a public meeting. In an open letter, the group stated it has been over a year since members requested a public meeting with Minister O’Brien to discuss concerns about the […]
Letterkenny’s Wild Rovers to perform at Féile Thrá Lí this weekend
LETTERKENNY’S Wild Rovers Music Group are currently making their way to Tralee ahead of their performance at Féile Thrá Lí tomorrow. Féile Thrá Lí is the street festival that runs in conjunction with the Rose of Tralee International Festival. A spokesperson from Wild Rovers said: “We’ve been invited to take part in the official opening […]
HSE responds to Fahan Health Centre story
THE Health Service Executive have said they will continue to engage with local community representatives to allay any concerns with regard to the provision of the Public Health Nurse service to the Fahan area. The HSE was responding to a story in the Monday edition of the Donegal News which referred to changes in the […]