By Dionne Meehan A MILFORD man who underwent gastric sleeve surgery almost one year ago is marking his life-changing weight-loss by entering his first triathlon. Weighing in at 25 stone this time last year, Shaun T Friel said he wasn’t really living, he was just getting by. Advertisement At his wits end, Shaun, who works as a […]
Have you lost your shopping?
By Dionne Meehan GARDAÍ are on the hunt for an unfortunate shopper this evening after their groceries fell out of their car while in the Gortlee area of Letterkenny. Gardaí took to social media this evening to make the appeal. Advertisement “Friday evening has finally come and the working week has wrapped up! “Speaking of […]
Struggling Donegal restaurants and cafés eagerly await October Budget
BY JEROME HUGHES FOOD-led businesses in Donegal are not surprised by the findings of a new report which details the cost to the economy of restaurant and café closures. The Restaurants Association of Ireland study shows the demise of 212 food-led businesses across the country so far this year could result in the economy losing […]
Upcoming workshops in Donegal’s newest screen printing studio
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 […]
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 […]