YOUNG pianists in Donegal have a chance to learn about tango music on Saturday when Argentinian pianist Ernesto Inouye hosts a workshop at the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny. The workshop, which runs from 3pm to 4.30pm, is also open to musicians in general and to music lovers interested in what Ernesto calls “the vast […]
Silver Tassie to host Northwest Breast Cancer Ball in December
By Paul McElwee DETAILS of the annual Breast Cancer Ball which will be held at the Silver Tassie Hotel in Letterkenny in December have been announced. The prestigious and much-anticipated event, aimed at raising funds for the North West Breast Cancer Centre, promises an unforgettable evening, filled with community spirit, delicious food, music and lively […]
Bus route enhancements between Falcarragh and Dungloe are due to begin tomorrow
By Paul McElwee BUS services connecting Falcarragh and Dungloe are due to receive a timely boost once enhancements to the route come into effect tomorrow, Morning. The current 966 route will be merged with route 992, offering enhanced connectivity to Falcarragh, Derrybeg, Bunbeg, Crolly, Donegal Airport, Burtonport and Dungloe. Advertisement The route enhancement has come […]
A new home for Brendan thanks to Good Samaritan’s kind gesture
By Dionne Meehan CHRISTMAS came early for a Letterkenny man living in horrendous conditions after a “Good Samaritan” provided him with a new mobile home ahead of the winter. For 15 years, Brendan McCauley lived in a mobile home with no electricity and no cooking or cleaning facilities in the Glebe area of Letterkenny. Advertisement […]
Letterkenny Tidy Towns invite public to take part in Sustainability Week
LETTERKENNY Tidy Towns will host its first ever Sustainability Week, starting on Monday, October 21 and running to Sunday 27. This event, part of their Power of One sustainability initiative, aims to highlight and celebrate the sustainable practices of local businesses and organisations, schools and the community. Throughout the week, Letterkenny Tidy Towns will invite […]
The little things I’ve learned about looking after a pet guinea pig
Lots of us have a family pet, such as a dog or cat that the whole family enjoys. Ideally, everyone helps out with its care, but I’m sure in most cases, it’s the grown ups who end up doing the heavy lifting (as well as the poop lifting!) Smaller pets like hamsters and rabbits tend […]
Visit of the relics of St Bernadette an overwhelming success
By Rebecca Crockett ONE of the main organisers of last weekend’s visit of the relics of St Bernadette to St. Eunan’s Cathedral has thanked everyone who played their part in what was a memorable and historic weekend for the dioceses. Large crowds of people visited the cathedral over Friday, Saturday and Sunday with many traveling […]
Conkers find brings the memories flooding back
By Brian McDaid I look in shock at our old tree, some of its limbs are broken down. The ones that are still intact have no leaves left on them which would suggest that life has gone out of our tree. Advertisement Well, it’s not really our tree. It’s located along the lane way at […]
Fundraising efforts to save Drumoghill chapel continue
By Dionne Meehan FUNDRAISING calls have been reiterated this week in a bid to secure the future of a Donegal chapel. St Columba’s Church is a small chapel located 10 minutes outside Letterkenny in Drumoghill, Manorcunningham. Advertisement Considered by many as the “heart” of Drumoghill’s bright, caring and connected local community for almost 200 years, […]
Father and son farming duo win national award
By Rebecca Crockett A FATHER and son’s Aberdeen Angus herd has been crowned the best in Ireland making them the first to bring the title to Donegal. Charlie and his son Hugh McClafferty of Churchill won Best Small Herd in Ireland at the recent Irish Aberdeen Angus Association’s annual extravaganza. Advertisement Amazingly, the award came […]