Ceol na Coille Summer School and Trad Fest, now in its 13th year, returns to Letterkenny, from July 8 to July 12. The festival is packed with events to suit the traditional music enthusiast and the culturally curious with family friendly, inclusive, and free public activities with workshops, recitals, concerts, sessions and talks. Events celebrating local […]
Donegal celebrates high quality of living on 5th July
DO you enjoy leisure activities in Donegal such as walking in the many parks, participating in arts, culture and heritage events, taking in the beauty of the beaches, waterways and appreciating the local environment around you? The 5th July this year marks a celebration of these amenities as Donegal County Council will profile the wonderful […]
Is Donegal the festival capital of Ireland?
WHILE Spain may be known as Europe’s festival capital, with events like the tomato-throwing festival in Bunol and Valencia’s Las Fallas, Donegal stakes a strong claim as Ireland’s own festival hub. As summer arrives, festival fever grips Donegal with a vibrant line-up of events set to delight residents and visitors alike. From July 4-15, the […]
Former RTE journalist Tommie Gorman has died
Former RTÉ journalist Tommie Gorman has died at the age of 68, his family have announced. After 41 years, Tommie signed off from RTÉ News for the final time in May 2021. RTÉ Director General, Kevin Bakhurst paid tribute to his former colleague and friend: “I am deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Tommie Gorman. […]
Four alloys stolen in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ in Letterkenny are investigating the theft of four alloys from a VW Jetta, which occurred shortly after 3am, on Sunday, June 23. The theft occurred at a carpark on Isle Lane, near the Station Roundabout in Letterkenny. Damage was caused to the car during the removal of the alloys. Advertisement The car had been unlocked […]
Balance of payments for farmers to commence this week
There is good news for farmers this week as Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue, has announced that the balance of payments in respect of participation in the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) in 2023 are commencing this week. Commenting on the decision, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine said: “Payments will issue to 26,677 […]
Schools required to follow up on bullying after 20 days
In the first of five reports published on Wednesday by the Department of Education on the issue of bullying in schools, a new requirement has been put in place for schools to review cases of bullying with students and their parents after 20 days to see if the bullying has stopped. Turn2Me, a national mental […]
Donegal agency up for prestigious national award
PUBLIC relations firm Inis Communications has become the first Donegal agency to be shortlisted for a national Excellence in PR Award. ‘It’s our first time to enter so we’re totally surprised but absolutely delighted’, says Inis Communications director, Trish Hegarty. The agency is shortlisted in the Environment, Social and Governance category in the awards which […]
Do you have an eye for a good photo?
By Evelyn Cullen Do you have an eye for a good photo and appreciate the hard work of volunteers in Donegal? Then get snapping, and if you enter your photos in the Donegal Volunteers Photography competition, which was launched this week, you could be in with a chance of winning a great prize. Volunteering in […]
20 new jobs for beauty industry workers in Letterkenny
There is good news for beauty industry workers this week as Thérapie Clinic seek twenty staff to take up positions at their new clinic at Letterkenny retail park. There are a variety of roles available, mostly beauty specialists and medical practitioners including nurses, doctors and dentists, but some admin positions will also be available including […]