DONEGAL filmmaker Gerard Lough is currently looking for new artists or bands who would like to contribute a song to his ambitious new short film ‘Waiting for Magic Hour’. In the film, Brazilian newcomer Aline Panini plays a photographer who is sent to Donegal for a weekend to shoot some of the county’s most sweeping scenery. A […]
Urgent appeal from St Vincent de Paul
An urgent appeal has gone out from the Letterkenny St. Vincent de Paul charity shops for volunteers and donations. With Christmas fast approaching, the appeal takes on even more importance as those in need strive to survive. “We need volunteers badly and we also need donations of all sorts except electrical items,” insists Olga Hossack. […]
A landmark win for the Central Hotel
THERE were great celebrations in Radisson Hotel in Sligo last week as the Central Hotel and Leisure Centre, Donegal Town, was awarded Best Local Hotel in the Irish Hotel Awards ceremony. Having scooped Best Family Hotel in 2022, the Central Hotel team are thrilled to be awarded Best Local Hotel for 2023. Receiving the coveted […]
Pilot scheme announced for Gaeltacht tradespeople
Údarás na Gaeltachta has announced a new pilot scheme Glasoiliúint, to assist Gaeltacht tradespeople and professionals seeking to update or learn new skills. Up to €2,000 will be available towards tuition fees for recognised courses related to energy conservation, or in renewable energy technologies. There is high demand for electrical, plumbing, engineering, architectural, installation, construction and […]
Charity quiz night in memory of Kieran McGrath
Whether or not you happen to be a quiz-buff, you are welcome to keep Wednesday night, November 1 free in your diary to help support two local charities. The charity quiz night is being held in memory of Letterkenny man Kieran McGrath. It’s being organised by local quiz enthusiast Gerry McKeever who, along with Kieran, […]
Donegal singer brings out new children’s song book
Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde admits that the publication of his new children’s song book, ‘Preab sa Cheol’ took a little longer to get over the line than he initially expected. It’s a project that was the best part of three years in the making, so it’s no surprise that he was so keen to get his […]
Pringle: Government must address LUH recruitment issues
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has called on Government to address recruitment and retention issues at Letterkenny University Hospital, highlighting GPs’ and consultants’ warnings of a “service collapse” in a letter to the minister. Addressing the Tánaiste in the Dáil today, Deputy Pringle said: “I know Minister Donnelly received a letter two weeks ago […]
Donegal heritage groups shortlisted for top awards
FOUR Donegal heritage groups have been shortlisted for top awards at the annual National Heritage Week awards ceremony which takes place on Friday. The Heritage Council has shortlisted Donegal GAP Heritage and History Group, Inishowen Rivers Trust/ Loughs Agency, Áras Sheáin Bhain and Togra Fiontar & Cultúr Uladh CTR who will all be hoping to […]
Hospital debate deferred after Minister does not attend
A debate about the need for an external review of Letterkenny University Hospital did not go ahead in the Dáil this evening after Health Minister Stephen Donnelly did not attend the sitting. Deputies Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty were due to discuss the matter during Topical Issues however they requested it to be deferred until […]
KFO Chief Executive to retire at end of year
The chairman of the board of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) has announced that long-serving CEO, Seán O’Donoghue is to retire at the end of the year after more than two decades of service to the industry. Ciarán Doherty said that Seán O’Donoghue has left a remarkable legacy and navigated a series of challenges and […]