Twelve contestants will take to the stage of The Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey as the Balor Developmental Community Arts (DCA) hosts Autism’s Got Talent this coming Friday night. The event, inspired by a similar initiative undertaken in the UK by Anna Kennedy 13 years ago (Anna was subsequently awarded an OBE for her efforts) is […]
Downings man dubs Local Link a ‘life-saver’ after car accident
By Dionne Meehan JIMMY Logue hasn’t been able to drive since a serious road accident four years ago. But thanks to TFI’s Local Link bus service he still manages to get around. Advertisement “It has been my life saver,” the well-known man said. On September 19, 2020, the rear of Jimmy’s car was struck as […]
Relief as missing Letterkenny teen found “safe and well”
Patrick Potter, who was reported missing in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal on March 14 has been located safe and well. An Garda Síochána expressed their gratitude to the media and the public for their assistance.
Leo Varadkar’s shock resignation sparks general election calls
Leo Varadkar has announced he is stepping down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader. Speaking at Leinster House, he said that being Taoiseach has been the most fulfilling time of his life. “My reasons for stepping down are both personal and political. Advertisement “I believe the re-election of this three party Government will be the […]
Footpath needed for Kerrykeel roads, says councillor
CLLR Liam Blaney has called for the construction of footpaths and public lighting on the Ranny Road and Glenvar Road, Kerrykeel. The councillor told last Tuesday’s meeting of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District that there was no footpath on the Glenvar Road up from the school meaning pedestrains had to cross the road. He said he […]
Muireann Bradley to play three concerts as part of the Earagail Arts Festival
Donegal teenage music sensation Muireann Bradley is to appear in three concerts in her home county this summer. The Ballybofey musician has confirmed three dates in July as part of the Earagail Arts Festival. The finger-picking guitarist and singer rose to fame following her show-stopping appearance on Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny on New Year’s Eve. […]
From Donegal to Florida: James O’Donnell’s ‘pawsitively’ stunning journey
BY JEROME HUGHES FALCARRAGH photographer James O’Donnell is soaring to new heights of success as he gears up to showcase his work stateside at the prestigious Florida Keys Island Fest. His journey is intertwined with inspiration drawn from his beloved pet dogs Iggy and Frida. Advertisement They have served as loyal companions during his photographic ventures […]
Fundraiser set up to get Danielle’s family to Goa
by Dionne Meehan A FUNDRAISER has been set up to assist the family of a murdered Donegal woman as they hope to travel to India for the conclusion of her trial later this year. Danielle Mc Laughlin was just 28-years-old when she was murdered in Canacona, South Goa, India on March 14, 2017. Advertisement The Buncrana […]
Donegal school goes from Irish to English – and back to Irish again
BY JEROME HUGHES A SCHOOL in Donegal that made the switch from teaching in Irish to English in the 1970s has now returned to its original roots, offering a full curriculum in the country’s native tongue. Keadue National School, situated between the fishing villages of Burtonport and Kincasslagh, was initially established as an Irish language […]
Letterkenny students shine at Science Blast
STUDENTS from Gaelscoil Adhamhnáin, Letterkenny, were showcased at this year’s sixth annual ESB Science Blast at the RDS in Dublin from March 4 to 7. Over 500 projects from primary schools around the country were on show at the RDS Foundation’s flagship Science and Technology programme. E SB Science Blast is a STEM-focused educational programme […]