It’s one of the most magical nights of the year and the countdown has begun to The Late Late Toy Show 2024. Airing on December 6th, it’s not long until Ireland’s favourite Christmas tradition kicks off, but already plans are being put in place for another memorable show with plenty of exciting twists. Kids from […]
Gardaí launch series of short films to tackle violence
By Rebecca Crockett A SERIES of short films tackling peer-on-peer violence have been launched by Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan in Letterkenny today. The four short videos were created by The North Central Donegal Child and Family Support Network as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the impact adolescent peer-to-peer violence has on the […]
Five Donegal schools to offer Drama, Film, and Theatre
By Rebecca Crockett FIVE schools in Donegal will be the first to offer the new Leaving Certificate subject of Drama, Film, and Theatre Studies. It was announced by Minister for Education Norma Foley that 57 schools had been selected to introduce the subject into their Leaving certificate curriculum. It is part of the Senior Cycle […]
Over €75,000 raised for 6-year-old’s cancer treatment
By Rebecca Crockett OVER €75,000 has been raised since Friday for a Donegal six-year-old who was diagnosed with cancer following a standard A&E visit. Ruby Houston was diagnosed with an advanced aggressive cancer called Neuroblastoma after attending A&E with a sore leg. Advertisement Described as their “smart, kind, funny and loving 6-year-old girl”, Alana and […]
Taoiseach makes first official visit to Derry
By Rebecca Crockett TAOISEACH Simon Harris will make his first visit to Derry as leader where he is expected to mark ongoing cross-border cooperation between Derry, Tyrone, and Donegal. The Fine Gael leader will announce €7.6 million from the Shared Island Fund to link the Wild Atlantic Way with the Causeway Coastal route in the […]
Gardaí share support on World Suicide Prevention Day
GARDAÍ have urged the public to reach out to loved ones and support services when suffering from poor mental health. The plea comes on World Suicide Prevention Day, an awareness day which aims to tackle reducing suicide rates worldwide. A garda spokesperson said: “The topic of suicide and of our mental health are not topics […]
Five arrested for drink and drug driving in Letterkenny
By Rebecca Crockett LETTERKENNY Roads Policing Unit have issued a warning to motorists via social media after a surge of drink and drug driving incidents over the weekend. On Saturday night a driver was arrested on suspicion on drink driving, and another for drug driving. Advertisement On Sunday Gardaí arrested three drivers on suspicion of […]
Tesco Ireland provide food packs to 11 Donegal schools
By Rebecca Crockett FREE food packs have been distributed to 11 DEIS schools in Donegal by Tesco Ireland’s Stronger Starts Food Programme. Tesco Ireland doubled the reach of the Stronger Starts Food programme earlier in the year. The department now provides free fresh food packs to 240 DEIS primary schools and 5,400 children throughout Ireland. […]
Ballyshannon Library to open after four-year closure
By Rebecca Crockett DONEGAL County Council has announced the reopening of Ballyshannon Library and the extension of opening hours of Bundoran and Donegal Town Libraries from 16th September. Ballyshannon will open on Wednesdays and Fridays between 9:30am – 1pm and 2pm – 5:30pm. Advertisement Donegal Town will open Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9:30am – 1pm […]
Oakfest 2024 – – wonderful weekend of music and fun up ahead
By Rebecca Crockett MUSIC legend Chris Norman is gearing up to headline Oakfest this Saturday as Oakfield Park in Raphoe opens its gates to Donegal’s top family-friendly music festival. The fun and entertainment starts at 1.30pm with a brilliant programme of musical acts lined up. Advertisement Norman will take the stage at 9pm and before […]