AN EXCITING event exploring how our ancient heritage, wild landscape and vibrant community spirit continue to shape life in Donegal will take place in Croithlí Distillery tomorrow. Údarás na Gaeltachta is proud to host ‘Believe in Home: How Donegal’s Spirit Shapes us’, an evening to explore the many ways a sense of place not only inspires […]
Funeral details announced for Gortahork crash victim
Funeral details have been announced for one of the two young men killed in a collision in Gortahork on Friday night. Shaun Martin McClafferty will be laid to rest following funeral Mass in Teach Pobail Chríost Rí, Gortahork on Thursday, March 6, at 11am. Removal from the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top Letterkenny […]
Letterkenny joins national protest at Irish Language cuts
LIONRA Leitir Ceanainn joined 40 Irish Language and Gaeltacht groups across the country as they protested at the cuts in funding which have been announced by Foras na Gaeilge. The staff at Líonra Leitir Ceanainn and Glór na nGael were supported in the strike on Wednesday last, which took place outside Líonra Leitir Ceanainn’s office, by […]
50 years behind the wheel
Manorcunningham native Jimmy O’Donnell is taking the foot off the gas after a proud career on the road
PARENTING: What to do about Verrucas
Verrucas are such pesky things to deal with. What’s more, they seem to be very common among children. People don’t really talk about them, given that verrucas are hidden away on the soles of their little feet, but they are rife among children. It’s a battle we’re fighting in my own house at the moment. […]
The Third Degree: Guiding others to achieve their goals
Anne McHugh is proud of the role which the Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) plays in the lives of so many in our communities. The Ballyshannon native tells us of the challenges of being Chief Executive – a role that is busy and complex, but one that she loves. Hi Anne, thanks for doing this interview. […]
Have you got your Golden Ticket yet?
Letterkenny Musical Society production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory promises to be something very special
Meehan criticises HSE over cancer treatment timeframe
By Paul McElwee LETTERKENNY University Hospital has been singled out by a local councillor as part of a wider criticism of cancer treatment waiting times in the HSE in the West and North West. Independent Cllr Declan Meehan, who represents Donegal on the Regional Health Forum, spoke after receiving the information on waiting times at […]
Joe’s book-signing event draws a great response
By Paddy Walsh “Cad é mar atá tú?” – a greeting echoed more than once to the man who has undertaken an Irish language journey and written the book to prove it. It’s Saturday afternoon in the Letterkenny Shopping Centre and Joe McHugh is busy signing copies of that book in the Bookmark outlet. Advertisement […]
Dangerous to act on accused claims against co-accused
Dangerous to act on accused man’s claims against co-accused, jury told