By Dionne Meehan A WOMAN who was killed in a single vehicle road traffic collision in Falcarragh yesterday has been named locally as Keyna Barrett. Ms Barrett was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment following a collision on the N56, Ballina Road, in Falcarragh at approximately 1.30pm. Advertisement She was later pronounced deceased. Ms […]
Ramelton’s Jason McCahill wins Grand Final of Glór Tíre
By Dionne Meehan RAMELTON’s Jason McCahill has been crowned Ireland’s Glór Tíre Country Music Champion of 2024. Known for being the “cheeky chappie” of this year’s competition, Glór Tíre took to social media tonight to announce him as the winner. Advertisement Tonight’s competition was judged by RTÉ Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Jó Ní Chéide and Caitriona […]
LKFoto launch their brand new exhibition at Letterkenny RCC
THERE was a great turn out at the launch of LKFoto’s new exhibition in the Regional Cultural Centre last Wednesday night. Consisting of people with all photographic abilities, the Letterkenny club exhibited one photo from each member of their club. Delighted with the turn-out at last Wednesday’s launch, LKFoto Chairperson, Yvonne O’Brien said it was […]
Cathedral Quarter’s Tango event will be a night of passion, love and life
Letterkenny’s Cathedral Quarter and the celebrated American actor, Robert Duvall have, according to Cathedral Quarter spokesperson, Donnan Harvey, something big in common, and it’s a dance – the Tango. Duvall, who is known for playing hard men in films, has a much softer side in private life and is a frequent visitor to Argentine night […]
Impact of Brexit on Donegal’s fishing community investigated on TG4
The serious impact of the EU post-Brexit trade deal on the livelihood of fishing communities along the west coast of Ireland is the subject of an investigative documentary Iniúchadh TG4 – Anfa Mara to be broadcast on TG4 tomorrow night at 9.30pm. Investigative journalist Kevin Magee hears first-hand from fishermen in Greencastle and Machaire Rabhartaigh […]
Funeral arrangements of Derry hill-walker announced
By Dionne Meehan THE funeral of a Derry hill-walker, who died in Donegal at the weekend, is set to take place on Thursday in St. Mary’s Church, Creggan at 11am. Brian Campbell, of 42 Woodbrook West, died following a fall while he was walking in the Poisoned Glen area of Dunlewey on Saturday, April 20. […]
Raphoe playgroup hosts community day
BY JEROME HUGHES A PRE-SCHOOL in Raphoe, facing an uncertain future due to the defective concrete blocks crisis, yesterday delved deep into its past in a desperate bid to ensure a brighter future. Years ago, cracks began to surface within the walls of Raphoe Community Playgroup, signalling underlying structural problems long before the wider defective […]
Donegal Mountain Rescue say weekend incident in Dunlewey was a “catastrophic accident”
By Dionne Meehan Mr Campbell died following a fall while he was hill walking in Donegal on Saturday, April 20. Advertisement Taking to social media tonight, Donegal Mountain Rescue said they were tasked at 1.24pm by AGS Galway to Poison Glenn where they were put on full stand-by. “Once more information was obtained, it was […]
Double success for Donegal in the 2024 All Ireland Jiving Championships
FOUR Donegal jivers were crowned All Ireland Jiving Champions in Ballinasloe at the weekend. Dungloe’s Alanna O’Leary and Dominic Sharkey were crowned the All Ireland Champions in the over 18s category while Gweedore’s Kevin Robinson Glenalla and Joanne Sweeney won the title in the over 50s category. The All Ireland Jiving Championships took place in […]
Donegal officer joins Army Equitation School
A Donegal woman is preparing for a new chapter in her army career after being assigned to the Equitation School of the Irish Defence Forces. Erin Crawford has long had a passion for horses and over the years she has competed both nationally and internationally at a host of top show jumping events. Even at […]