From Donegal to Florida: James O’Donnell’s ‘pawsitively’ stunning journey


BY JEROME HUGHES FALCARRAGH photographer James O’Donnell is soaring to new heights of success as he gears up to showcase his work stateside at the prestigious Florida Keys Island Fest. His journey is intertwined with inspiration drawn from his beloved pet dogs Iggy and Frida. Advertisement They have served as loyal companions during his photographic ventures […]

Fundraiser set up to get Danielle’s family to Goa


by Dionne Meehan A FUNDRAISER has been set up to assist the family of a murdered Donegal woman as they hope to travel to India for the conclusion of her trial later this year. Danielle Mc Laughlin was just 28-years-old when she was murdered in Canacona, South Goa, India on March 14, 2017. Advertisement The Buncrana […]

Donegal school goes from Irish to English – and back to Irish again


BY JEROME HUGHES A SCHOOL in Donegal that made the switch from teaching in Irish to English in the 1970s has now returned to its original roots, offering a full curriculum in the country’s native tongue. Keadue National School, situated between the fishing villages of Burtonport and Kincasslagh, was initially established as an Irish language […]

Letterkenny students shine at Science Blast


STUDENTS from Gaelscoil Adhamhnáin, Letterkenny, were showcased at this year’s sixth annual ESB Science Blast at the RDS in Dublin from March 4 to 7. Over 500 projects from primary schools around the country were on show at the RDS Foundation’s flagship Science and Technology programme. E SB Science Blast is a STEM-focused educational programme […]

Major fundraiser launched to complete vital renovations


A MAJOR fundraiser hopes to raise €30,000 to complete vital renovations to the Coole Cranford Community Centre. This initiative comes after a €300,000 funding award from Pobal, requiring the community to match €30,000 to bring this project to fruition. The proposed renovations include the installation of new changing rooms and toilets, kitchen and versatile function rooms. These […]

Local photographer honoured with surprise award


A LOCAL reporter and photographer with a career spanning four decades was the recipient of a surprise special award this week. Tommy Curran was present in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair on Wednesday night for the adjudication and presentation of prizes at Féile Scoildrámaíochta Ghaoth Dobhair. Mr Curran thought that he was there to take photographs for […]

Donegal getting set to host 15 St Patrick’s Day parades


THOUSANDS of people are expected to turn out across Donegal this weekend to view the 15 parades being held in towns and villages to celebrate the national saint’s day. Events start in Dunkineely on Saturday with their grand parade and conclude on Monday with Ardara’s parade. Dunkineely’s parade kicks off the weekend festivities with their […]

Memorable night at Penneys fundraising fashion show…


By Dionne Meehan THE ATMOSPHERE in Penneys was electric on Tuesday night as hundreds gathered in the Letterkenny store to attend their fundraising Fashion Show. The staff in Penneys organised this event in support of their colleague, Olivia Robb, who was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. Advertisement Working with the company for almost 30 […]

Gardaí issue warning ahead of St Patrick’s Bank Holiday weekend


by Louise Doyle GARDAÍ in Letterkenny are ramping up a roads policing operation this bank holiday weekend and are warning people to behave responsibly. There will be a visible garda presence in Letterkenny and across the county this weekend, as hundreds of people will enjoy St Patrick’s Day celebrations on Sunday. Advertisement Gardai say their main […]