The first term ended on a high note for many students in Errigal College when their good attendance was rewarded. Principal Mr Danny McFadden realised the importance of good attendance and he set up a school committee to monitor every student’s attendance. This team is now coordinated by Mr Hugo Dorrian. “Attendance is one of […]
Anam Cara to host Letterkenny meeting next week
THE bereavement charity Anam Cara is hosting their first face-to-face meeting of the new year in Letterkenny next week. The charity’s Donegal branch will host the meeting in The Radisson Blu Hotel on Thursday, January 11 at 7.15pm and is encouraging parents who have faced the death of a child, to reach out for support. […]
Swimmers gear up for New Year ’s Day events
SWIMMERS are preparing to brave the wild Atlantic waves for New Year’s Day events along the coast of Donegal today in aid of local charities and causes. The New Year’s Day swim is taking place at Magheragallon at 2pm with all the proceeds going to the Cancer Flights and Services. Doe Amateur Swimming Club will […]
Thousands raised for family of Ann Coll
THOUSANDS of pounds has been raised for the family of Ann Coll, the Donegal woman who was murdered in Scotland just days before Christmas. The 61-year-old, originally from Gaoth Dobhair, was found with serious injuries at a flat in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire at about 12.45am on Friday, December 22. She was pronounced dead at the […]
Ballybofey musician on Jools Holland New Year’s Eve Show
AN aspiring blues singer and guitarist from Ballybofey will perform on the iconic Jools Holland New Year’s Eve Hootenanny Show on BBC 2 this year. The 16-year-old, Muireann Bradley will perform on the show with legends including Rod Stewart, the fantastic Ruby Turner, PP Arnold, the SugaBabes, Olivia Dean, Joss Stone, RAYE, Paul Jones, the […]
‘It sounds like something out of Star Wars’
EFFORTS by Donegal County Council to change the name of a collaborative group established to campaign for major upgrades to the A5 and N2 routes may be on the road to nowhere. Meetings of the A5-N2 committee have been taking place for a number of years between Fermanagh & Omagh District Council, Donegal County Council, […]
Tips for saving money as we head into 2024
As the cost of living crisis continues, we are constantly looking for ways to reduce our outgoings, and as we are fast approaching 2024, we are entering into the ‘New Year, New You’ mind frame. One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to manage money better. This week we will look at ways […]
House prices in Donegal have risen by ten per cent this year
HOUSE prices in County Donegal are the lowest in the country despite continuing to rise marginally with the average three-bed semi-detached house now costing €160,000, well below the national average of €304,259. That is according to figures published by the Irish Independent/REA estate agents this week which show the same size home in Dublin is […]
Letterkenny Pantomime Society return to An Grianán with Aladdin
Letterkenny Pantomime Society is back in action and will return to the stage at An Grianán Theatre in January with Aladdin. The group will stage performances of this family favourite from Saturday, January 20 to Saturday, January 27. Part of the proceeds from the performances will go towards supporting various local organisations including Scoil Mhuire […]
Donegal people working in Scotland sought for exhibition
Have you or a family member ever worked in Scotland? Do you have photographs or memories from your time there that you would be willing to share? Donegal County Council is working on a major exhibition to document the working experiences of Donegal people in Scotland. “There are few families in County Donegal that have […]