By Dionne Meehan THE newly installed traffic lights at the busy Pole Star Roundabout are set to come into operation on Tuesday, October 17. The new traffic lights, which were installed in June 2023, are the result of a €200,000 project carried out by Donegal County Council. Advertisement In a statement issued on Friday, Donegal County Council urged […]
Drumboe drama casts new light on tragic local history
A new drama by well-known Letterkenny writer Kieran Kelly will premiere at The Balor, Ballybofey later this month. Drumboe reimagines and recalls events leading up to the execution of as the Drumboe Martyrs in March 1923. The story details the interactions of three men – prisoner Charlie Daly, his former comrade and current jailor General […]
Wainfest 2023 – The journey of discovery is underway
WAINFEST Donegal’s annual Children’s Arts and Book festival returned at the weekend with a host of awesome activities to satisfy the diverse interests and backgrounds of young minds across the county. Running until October 15, it promises to take children on a journey of discovery, creativity and wonder that will stay with them for years […]
Letterkenny’s gridlock to be discussed tomorrow
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL County Council is to be asked to contact the National Transport Authority (NTA) for extra resources to tackle traffic and congestion issues in Letterkenny. Motorists have become increasingly frustrated by the mounting levels of traffic and gridlock in the town in recent weeks. Advertisement Two separate motions will be discussed at […]
Monsignor Dan Carr has celebrated his last Mass
by Louise Doyle ST JOHNSTON Parish Priest Monsignor Dan Carr celebrated his final mass yesterday after 35 years in the parish. Mgr Carr’s family and friends joined with the parish community yesterday in prayer and celebration of his time as parish priest. Advertisement Following mass, refreshments were served in St Johnston and Carrigans Family Resource […]
Creeslough tragedy remembered one year on
By Dionne Meehan ONE year on in the village of Creeslough, wreaths were laid as 10 candles glimmered in memory of those who lost their lives in last year’s tragic explosion. Gathering around a tree adjacent to the site, a memorial service to mark the first year anniversary was held. Advertisement Hand picking that exact […]
Cocaine haul may be linked to Donegal finds
LINKS to County Donegal have emerged following the seizure of €157 million worth of cocaine aboard the MV Matthew freighter, boarded by the army ranger wing, off the Cork coast last week. Last week’s seizure has been hailed as an enormous success for the security services in Ireland and for the international intelligence which led […]
When no two days, or even two hours are ever the same
This week Paul Bradley meets up with Paul Smyth, the Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor who perhaps should have been a detective! Hi Paul, thank you for this interview. How are things generally? Thanks for the invitation and hello to all your readers. Things are good, busy and about to get a lot busier over […]
Inspirational Tommy expresses his emotions in new exhibition
By Róise Collins LETTERKENNY man Tommy Halligan is elated to launch his first ever art exhibition in Charley’s Café, Letterkenny this Monday, October 9. A once bustling businessman, Tommy’s career was put on hold when he received a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis at only 36 years old. Advertisement The chronic disease of the central nervous system has […]
Pat Doherty honoured for his dialogue for peace
by Louise Doyle THE former Vice-President of Sinn Féin who was the only Donegal voice in the historic Good Friday Agreement talks 25 years ago which ended decades of violence in Northern Ireland, has been honoured at a special night in Letterkenny. Pat Doherty and his wife, Mary, were honoured for a “lifetime of Republican struggle” at […]