Letterkenny Memories’ video to be screened tomorrow
A SCREENING of the new Letterkenny Memories’ video will take place in Dillon’s Hotel on Monday, July 29 at 8pm. The video includes a number of local people who tell their own story and reflect on a wide variety of topics. The video features Margaret Tinney recalling how they bought their house on the Port Road […]
Kerrykeel woman graduates with a Masters in Engineering
Orla Egan, the daughter of Shaun and Antoinette Egan, Kerrykeel, pictured with her sisters Ella and Natalie at her recent graduation from Ulster University Belfast. Orla earned a Master of Engineering with Honours, and a Diploma in Professional Practice with commendation. She is currently employed as a site Engineer for Wills Bros in Dublin. Advertisement […]
Class of ‘84 enjoy Drumoghill National School’s reunion
PAST pupils of Drumoghill National School pictured at a recent school reunion. It was the first time the group were together since they left the school 40 years ago. They are pictured with former teacher, Charlie Shiels who taught the group.
A Night of Irish Ghost Stories and Folklore comes to Strabane
By Paul McElwee Yes, I know it’s only July and Halloween is a bit away yet but, let’s be honest, who doesn’t enjoy a good aul ghost story? Whether we admit it or not, everyone likes being scared a little, feeling that icy chill up the spine when listening to tales of dread and doom. […]
Variety of acts in store for Letterkenny Busking Festival
THE Annual Letterkenny Busking Festival returns to Letterkenny Main Street this summer with its amazing variety of acts. On Saturday, August 17, the highly anticipated 9th annual Letterkenny Busking Festival competition is set to make a triumphant return. Since its beginning in 2015, this vibrant festival has attracted talented buskers and performers from various genres, […]
Donegal’s Judith McCarthy is longest serving museum curator in Ireland
by Paddy Walsh FOR someone who is directly involved in history, Judith McCarthy has made a little piece of it herself! After arriving in Letterkenny thirty years ago, she is currently the longest serving Local Authority Museum Curator in Ireland. Advertisement “It sometimes seems like yesterday and other times a long time ago. But I’ve […]
Brewing up something special
THE managing director of McDaid’s Football Special has spoken of how a Buisness Expansion Grant has boosted his family buisness and has helped provide a greater focus on marketing and new sales opportunities. Since the 1940s, McDaid’s has been developing soft drinks to go with any occasion. The Ramelton brand’s iconic soft drink Football Special […]
Fianna Fáil to choose from six nominees
by Kate Heaney AS the General Election edges closer, parties are preparing sooner rather than later to have their candidates in place and get campaigning underway. Fianna Fáil have six candidates nominated to contest the party’s selection convention which is expected to select two candidates when the time comes, although no date is set as […]
Zeus staff face further temporary lay-offs
by Kate Heaney THE future of a number of workers at Zeus in Letterkenny still remains uncertain with around 200 staff to be temporarily laid off for the first week of August. The move comes after staff were already laid off for the first week of this month. Advertisement However, the company this week told […]