EXCITEMENT is building in Falcarragh as both the junior and senior Cloughaneely bands make their way to Wexford this weekend to take part in Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann –the pinnacle of Irish traditional music competitions. The junior band will be aiming to make history as they go for an incredible three-in-a-row title win, while the […]
Weather: Cloudy day with patchy drizzle
TODAY will be mostly cloudy with patchy drizzle to start. Sunny spells and drier weather is expected as the day goes on with scattered showers, largely drying out later. Highest temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees in moderate to fresh winds, strong near the northwest coast. Advertisement This evening there will be clear spells with […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, August 8
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Patrick O’Donnell also known as Jock McDonald, Glenties and Rosbeg Martin Curran, Quigley’s Point Advertisement Susan Browne, Crossroads Kathleen McGuinness, Sligo and Frosses Michael (Mick) Garry, Letterkenny Mary Furey, Killybegs and Glenties Gerry Bennett, Donegal Town Joe O’Donnell, Jersey and formerly Gortahork Patrick O’Donnell also known as […]
Donegal artists join Irish delegation to Lorient
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By Róise Collins EVERY August, Lorient in southern Brittany is transformed into a hive of Celtic culture as the Festival Interceltique de Lorient takes over every corner of the naval town. The 10-day festival, which kicked off last Friday, will welcome thousands of artists from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Galicia, Asturias, Cornwall, and the Isle […]
Retired local couple walk from Donegal to Dublin to demand justice for Gaza
A DONEGAL couple walked more than 250km from their home to Dublin to raise awareness of the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Retired doctor Mireille Sweeney and her husband John took on the gruelling 255km trek from Ardara to the gates of Leinster House in the capital to highlight their frustration with the continuing genocide in Gaza. […]
Fundraising events for Donegal RNLI
THE RNLI in Donegal have offered their thanks to all who have supported their fundraising campaign over recent months. The bucket collection in the Dunfanaghy Pornablagh area last weekend raised just under €1,200. On Saturday, August 9 a fundraising event is taking place in Fanad led by Michael Alcorn and Seamus Martin who were dramatically […]
Dancing at Lughnasa wowing audiences in Glenties
A VERY special production of Brian Friel’s Dancing at Lughnasa continues at St Columba’s Comprehensive School in Glenties. The first show in the series opened on Saturday night last with members of the Friel family in attendance. The production received a hugely positive response. Come and visit Glenties by the Bluestacks and see site-specific theatre come to life […]
North’s Infrastructure Department to appeal A5 High Court ruling
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By Alan Rodgers THE North’s Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins, has confirmed that the decision to quash approval for the £1.2 billion A5 dual-carriageway has now been lodged by her Department ahead of deadline of tomorrow for the proceedings to take place. The A5 is a major primary route in the North of Ireland. It links the […]
‘Calm and focus needed’ in wake of planning refusal
A DONEGAL senator has called for ‘calm and focus’ in the wake of An Coimisiún Pleanála’s refusal for planning permission for Fort Dunree’s €12.5m visitor experience. Senator Manus Boyle was making his comments following the planning refusal of the project, on the grounds that the body was not satisfied that “effluent from the development can […]
Sadness following the passing of well-known Letterkenny man Mick Garry
THERE is much sadness in Letterkenny following the passing of Michael (Mick) Garry, Rathdonnell, Letterkenny. He died peacefully on Tuesday at Letterkenny University Hospital. A very well known and respected businessman, Mick was involved in a host of local groups and organisations. Advertisement He ran the successful Garry Office Supplies business in Letterkenny and also […]