Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter are inviting the public along to celebrate St. Brigid’s Day by creating Brigid’s crosses and taking part in the many special traditions connected to Brigid of Ireland on Tuesday, January 31. The Cathedral Quarter is welcoming everyone religious, non-religious, young and old to celebrate with them. This is the first in-person St […]
Donegal musicians helping recreate sound of Springsteen
TRYING to recreate anything Bruce Springsteen has done can be a risky business and few have managed it successfully. Born to Run, The River, Human Touch, classics one and all. Add to that the sheer brio with which The Boss delivers them and they are elevated beyond the capabilities of most other artists. Advertisement When Chris Speer […]
The Lifford soldier and his misspelled name on a Canadian war memorial
THE fascinating story of a Lifford man who fought and died for Canada in the First World War has been unearthed by an Ontario historian. Frederick Leggatt features as part of Ron Dale’s series ‘The Monuments Men’ which charts the lives of those listed on the Queenston Municipal Memorial. During his research Ron discovered not only Leggatt’s history […]
Letterkenny gears up for ‘Together for Creeslough’ concert
A host of big names will be arriving in Letterkenny on Monday for the ‘Together for Creeslough’ concert in the Aura Leisure Centre. The concert, which is a sold-out event, is in aid of the Creeslough tragedy where ten people lost their lives in an explosion at an Applegreen Service Station on the afternoon of […]
Norway Holding EU Fishing Deals to Ransom
Irish fishing representatives in Killybegs have accused Norway of stalling EU quota talks, because they failed to secure privileged access to blue whiting in Ireland’s EEZ (European Economic Zone) waters. Norway is currently allowed by the EU to fish 74,000 tonnes of blue whiting in Irish waters – a higher quota than the 48,000 tonnes Irish […]
New Donegal IFA county chairperson to be elected
The Donegal IFA annual general meeting will be held in the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny on Tuesday, Feburary 7 at 8pm. The 2023 Donegal IFA AGM will be marked with significance as it marks the end of Brendan McLaughlin’s term as County Chairman. Brendan has been Chairman since 2019 and in that short time has steered […]
Drugs seized and man arrested in Derry
Foyleside and The Moor Neighbourhood officers have today, Friday 27th January, seized suspected Class B and suspected C drugs, along with drug-related paraphernalia during a planned search at a property in the city. A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug, suspicion of possession of a Class C drug, suspicion […]
Gaoth Dobhair fiddler in final for Seán Ó Riada Medal
Talented Gaoth Dobhair fiddler Megan Nic Fhionnghaile will be one of the fourteen finalists who will compete for the Seán Ó Riada Gold Medal in Cork on Friday, February 3. Peadar Ó Riada will present the event live on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta from the Rochestown Park Hotel. Megan grew up immersed in the songs […]
Councillors back call for Ballymacool wildlife pond
DONEGAL County Council is to explore the possibility of developing a wildlife pond within Ballymacool Park. The local authority said it would look at the proposal following the passing of a motion by elected members. Councillor Gerry McMonagle asked that Letterkenny and Milford Municipal District support him in calling for the eco-pond. Advertisement “Ballymacool is a […]
Eurovision hopeful Leila looks ahead to uplifting performance on Late Late
A Donegal woman who is among six acts bidding to represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest says she hopes people can connect with the good energy of her song ‘Wild’ which is about courage and female empowerment. Leila Jane Keeney grew up in Letterkenny, she is the daughter of renowned sculptor Christy Keeney and Sarah Keeney. She has […]