A FILM produced by Creeslough woman Sheila Friel of Imagine Media won a much-coveted audience award at the Thessaloniki International Documentary Film Festival in Greece last week. An Buachaill Gealgháireach / The Laughing Boy / Το Γελαστό Παιδί– a trilingual film which was written and presented by Corkman Theo Dorgan, has been presented with the […]
Wind warning issued for Donegal
A status yellow wind warning has been issued for Donegal. The warning will come into force from 2am on Wednesday morning and will remain in place until 8am. Met Éireann has warned of windy conditions with possible coastal flooding.
Donegal County Council launch Social Inclusion week
DONEGAL County Council are set to launch Social Inclusion Week at An Grianan Theatre, on Saturday, March 25 at 1.30pm. A festival of colour will follow the launch which will be hosted by the Letterkenny Indian Community. This Colour Festival will be a family event for everyone where you will make unforgettable memories. Advertisement Social […]
Support Group Meeting for Stoma Patients in Donegal
Clinical Nurse Specialists from Letterkenny University Hospital are organising a support group meeting for patients with a stoma and their families on Tuesday, March 28 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm in the Mount Errigal Hotel. Jodie-Anne McIntyre and Mary Sweeney, who are the Clinical Nurse Specialists organising the event, will be joined by the inflammatory bowel […]
Busy schedule of events at Letterkenny’s theatres
LETTERKENNY’S theatres have a busy few weeks ahead with a list of well known faces preparing to take centre stage. This Friday, March 24, the multi award-winning comedian Conal Gallen brings his hilarious stand-up comedy show back to an Grianán with his Funny Bits show. The Donegal man is known around Ireland and the UK for his […]
Bike and Hike challenge to raise funds for CRITICAL
EMERGENCY medical response charity CRITICAL is encouraging adventure seekers to take on a unique challenge in a bid to advance care among Irish communities. The charity has teamed up with Elite Events Management to run a series of Bike and Hike challenges in picturesque locations along the Wild Atlantic Way. Events will be held in Donegal, […]
Picture Special: Drama, music and poetry as Rann na Feirste celebrates Seachtain na Gaeilge
TO celebrate another fantastic year of Seachtain na Gaeilge the community of Rann na Feirste gathered at the Áislann Gaoth Dobhair recently. The committee from Club Óige Rann na Feirste organised a weekend filled with drama, music and poetry. They had great help and support from local Irish language organisations Múintearas, Seachtain na Gaeilge, Foras na Gaeilge […]
Every hour, every day the Samaritans are available
THE Samaritans are looking for listening volunteers to help it continue delivering its vital services. The charity recently issued public pleas for anyone contemplating harming themselves to get in touch. The offers of help came following a number of sudden tragedies across the north west. Advertisement James, who asked that only his first name be used for […]
ATU nominates the Simon Community as its 5K charity
NORTH West Simon Community is the nominated charity for this year’s Atlantic Technological University Sport Donegal annual 5K. The charity said it was thrilled to be chosen and is looking forward to the event. ATU Donegal will host its annual 5K run and walk on Tuesday March 28 at 7.15pm. Now in its tenth year, the run acts as […]
Concerns over ‘near misses’ at new pedestrian crossings
CONCERNS have been raised following a number of ‘near misses’ at newly installed crossings in Ballybofey. The High Visibility Crossings were installed in January at four existing pedestrian walkways in Ballybofey and Stranorlar. The new road markings were introduced to help improve driver awareness of pedestrian crossing movements. Advertisement But since their installation there have […]