EARAGAIL Arts Festival will officially launch its 2024 programme of events at Croithlí Distillery this evening. The official launch will be performed by Pearse Doherty TD and the public is invited to join the celebrations at the West Donegal venue which will include musical entertainment by Síle Friel (The Friel Sisters) and Friends. Speaking ahead […]
Defective concrete scandal remains ‘top priority’ for McBrearty Jnr
by Louise Doyle INDEPENDENT councillor Frank McBrearty Jnr has described his re-election to Donegal County Council as being ‘vindicated in the court of public opinion’. The Raphoe-based councillor was re-elected to Lifford-Stranorlar Local Electoral Area (LEA) on Sunday in Finn Valley Leisure Centre. He secured 1,199 first preference votes and was re-elected on the seventh count with 1,939 […]
Ramelton cousins to partake in skydive for Youth Suicide Prevention
By Dionne Meehan TWO cousins from Ramelton are preparing to partake in a sky dive in aid of Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland on July 20. Wanting to raise funds ahead of their thrilling experience, Ciara and Chantelle Murray have organised a fundraising Night at the Races in Lennon Lodge, Ramelton this Saturday, June 15. Advertisement […]
Special award for Lourdes volunteer, Paschal Blake
A LETTERKENNY man who has served the pilgrims of Lourdes for more than 30 years has been awarded the Medal of the Hospitality of Notre Dame de Lourdes. Paschal Blake, a former nurse, travels to the shrine every year and uses his nursing skills to care for pilgrims that are in need of his services. […]
Gaoth Dobhair boutique awarded for outstanding customer service
A small independent boutique has won the Highland Radio customer service award for Outstanding Business in Ladies Retail 2024. Buitic Eilish opened in August 2021 in Bunbeg, Gaoth Dobhair and is going from strength to strength. This quirky boutique promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. It is wheelchair friendly and has a childrens’ sensory corner for […]
Man who didn’t realise he was banned from driving is put off the road again
A MAN has been warned that he faces a custodial sentence if he is caught driving again while disqualified. Davit Bitadze (48), 3 Cnoc Ard is charged with having no driving licence and no insurance on February 23 last. The court heard how Bitadze had been stopped by gardaí at Ballykeeran, Kilmacrennan. Advertisement He was asked for his […]
Accessible bus service improvements welcomed
NEWLY re-elected Fine Gael Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh recently welcomed confirmation from the manager of Bus Éireann that Route 64 bus services from Letterkenny to Galway Bus stations will be wheelchair accessible from June 23. The wheelchair accessible route will include Ballyshannon and Sligo Bus Stations. Cllr Kavanagh had raised the issue at a meeting in […]
Relief as missing Donegal teenager is located
By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY teenager Theo Devaney has been located safe and well. The 15 year old went missing from Letterkenny, Co. Donegal on June 11. Advertisement A spokesperson from Theo’s family announced the good news on social media this evening. “Theo has been found safe. “Thank you to each and every one of you that […]
Emotion amid the drama – Donal ‘Mandy’ savours election triumph
By Paddy Walsh On Saturday as the tally figures projected positive news for Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly, he was absent for a period from the count centre at the Aura Leisure Complex. Away from the noise and bustle and instead standing in the quiet of Conwal graveyard where his brother, Manus, is laid to rest. Advertisement […]
A special day for Fr Anthony, his family and friends
By Paddy Walsh On an occasion blessed by its solemnity and the music and song of the combined choirs, St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny played host to the ordination of Stranorlar man, Fr. Anthony Hartnett on Sunday. A packed congregation watched the ceremony as he was ordained into the priesthood by former Bishop of the […]