by Louise Doyle THE pronunciation of a popular Donegal hotel had two DJs in such a spin they called the hotel live on air. Downtown Radio, based in county Down, is presented by Gary Myles and Glen Pavis every Monday to Friday. Advertisement During last Thursday morning’s programme, Gary told listeners that he had been to Burt, […]
Busy Letterkenny Road to be blocked on Thursday
THE L1152/1 Windyhall Road will be blocked between the junction with Long Lane and the N56 from 6am to 5pm on Thursday, August 24 ue to essential Road Maintenance works. Diversions will be in place and will be accessible only for access. Donegal County Council apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. Advertisement
Donegal TikTok star ties the knot
Donegal TikTok star Eric Roberts tied the knot yesterday with his beautiful bride Niamh Emmett. Following the mass in the Cathedral in Letterkenny, the couple travelled to Donegal Town for their wedding reception in Harvey’s Point. During the reception, Eric pulled out all the stops. Advertisement From the Red Alert Band to Chasing Abbey it […]
Uisce Éireann to begin work in The Rosses area
WORKS to improve the supply of raw water from Lough Keel to Crolly Water Treatment Plant is set to commence this month. The works will give locals and visitors alike an improved confidence in the security of their water supply. Uisce Éireann crews are scheduled to arrive in The Rosses at the end of August to […]
Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy today
The Emergency Department (ED) at Letterkenny University Hospital has been extremely busy over the past few days with high numbers of people attending. Yesterday, Sunday, August 20 saw 119 people attended at the Emergency Department. Many of the attendances are patients who are very sick and need to be admitted to the hospital for treatment. […]
Every day’s different at the Glebe Gallery
Paul Bradley catches up with Mary Friel, a talented artist, who recently retired from the Glebe Gallery outside Letterkenny where she worked as a guide. Her one regret is that she didn’t start working there earlier. Hi Mary, thanks for doing the interview. Could you tell us a little about yourself, please? I grew up […]
Popular restaurant in Dungloe set to close
By Róise Collins THE Boyles have bid an emotional farewell to the Butterrock Restaurant as they prepare to close their doors after two decades of service in Dungloe. The thriving restaurant at the heart of the town has been a firm favourite among locals and visitors for over twenty years. Advertisement Husband and wife, John […]
Donegal entrants impress at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023
by Dionne Meehan WITH thousands travelling far and wide to compete in Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023, Donegal competitors seemed to leave a lasting impression on this year’s judges. For the second consecutive year, the All-Ireland competitions were held in the historic, cultural and very musical town of Mullingar. Advertisement The town was home to […]
US scholarships for Donegal students
THREE Donegal Law students who attend Queen’s University Belfast are heading to the USA next week having won a year-long US Scholarship Programme. Alwyn Jimmy, a former St Eunan’s College student from Letterkenny is off to Saint Vincent College in Pennsylvania. Harry Boyce from Moville, a former Moville Community College student is off to Bellarmine University […]
Leading music agent to launch his new book in Ramelton Town Hall
BY DIONNE MEEHAN ONE of Ireland’s most influential music figures, Paul Charles, is set to launch his new book ‘Adventures in Wonderland’ tomorrow, at 3pm in Ramelton’s Town Hall. Working with the likes of Van Morison, Ray Davies of The Kinks and The Waterboys, Paul’s love for music began at an early age when he […]