by Kate Heaney ROCKHILL Caravan Park on the shores of Mulroy Bay has been sold to one of Ireland’s largest, family owned caravan park operators. Rathcoole-based Harry Farrell and Sons closed the deal for Rockhill last Friday and are looking forward to investing and improving the 50 acre facility located in Kerrykeel. Advertisement The park […]
“We have been left behind” says Elaine
by Louise Doyle Letterkenny woman living with MS says the Budget has not provided for those with neurological conditions. A LETTERKENNY woman living with Multiple sclerosis (MS) for 17 years, and who has to travel between five different hospitals for medical appointments, has said the government has left people with neurological conditions behind in the Budget. […]
ATU awards honorary doctorate to Joseph Kennedy
IT was a day of much celebration at Atlantic Technological University’s (ATU) Letterkenny campus yesterday where the college awarded its inaugural honorary Doctorate to Joseph P. Kennedy III, US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs. The award was in recognition of his outstanding contributions to civil society, public service, and peacebuilding. In accepting […]
Paddy Gildea’s butcher shop comes ‘full cycle’
by Tara McCormack TODAY (Saturday) marks the end of an era at the foot of the town in Letterkenny as Paddy Gildea of Gildea Farm Butchers pulls the shutter for the final time. After nearly 13 years of dedicated service to his loyal customers, Paddy has made the difficult decision to close the shop, citing […]
Paralympics: Team Ireland scoop silver in the women’s B road race after an incredible battle with Team GB
Katie-George Dunlevy and her pilot Linda Kelly have this afternoon scooped silver for Team Ireland in the women’s B road race at Clichy-sous-Bois in Paris. It was a trojan effort and is an outstanding achievement for the Irish team who led almost all the way in the 99.4km race but were heartbreakingly overtaken by Team […]
Let’s talk about ‘Kneecap’
There’s no doubt that everybody’s talking about the movie Kneecap at the moment. It premiered on Thursday night and is currently running at Century Cinemas, Letterkenny as well as around the country, the UK and beyond. What is the big deal and what is everybody saying about it? Well in order to find out just […]
Letterkenny Busking Festival: A springboard for superstars
Before she became a household name on New Year’s Eve 2023 by performing at Jools Holland’s ‘Hootenanny’ show on BBC Two, Muireann Bradley performed at Letterkenny Busking Festival. Asked if she would be performing this year Toni Forrester CEO of Letterkenny of Chamber of Commerce laughed ‘We were thrilled to have Muireann last year but […]
65,000 smart meters installed across Donegal
ARE you a lark or an owl? Either way you can save money on your energy bill. Your tendency to wake early in the morning or not sleep until late at night is called your chronotype, but whether you are one or the other you can use it to your economic advantage by saving money […]
Pat on route from Malin to Mizen by tractor for Gaza
HAVING set off last Thursday Thursday from Malin Head, Pat Murphy, a teacher and father of four from Galway is currently on route by tractor to Mizen Head, a 2,800km trek along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way in a bid to raise money for the people of Gaza. Pat’s vintage tractor can only reach a top speed […]
Discover Donegal’s amazing mini zoo
TROPICAL World is an extraordinary mini zoo where nature’s wonders come to life. Located beside Donegal’s premier garden centre, Alcorns, and the delightful Thyme Out café tearooms, Tropical World offers an immersive experience for visitors of all ages. Step into a world of winged, furry and many-legged creatures and indulge your senses in a vibrant […]