THE Donegal branch of BirdWatch Ireland (BWI) is seeking the support of the tenants of a Gaoth Dobhair commonage to erect a fence to protect nesting birds.
Donegal Cornwall duo Winter Mountain’s debut album is a hit
A CHANCE meeting on a Memphis bound train has sparked a top five debut album for Joe Francis from Cornwall and Martin Smyth from Malin, better known as Winter Mountain.
How Denis Grindel became Jimmy Rabbitte. Overnight!
A YOUNG Stranorlar actor, Denis Grindel, gets West End starring role in the stage version of The Commitments.
Féile Carraig gets stronger with every year
LOCALS and tourists gathered in Carrigart last weekend to enjoy workshops, exhibitions, music and talks at the third annual Féile Carraig Arts & Culture festival.
Emergency Medical Helicopter Service to be extended to North West
PAT the Cope Gallagher MEP has received confirmation from the Minister for Heath, Dr. James Reilly, T.D. that the Emergency Aeromedical Support (EAS) service will be extended to the North West region in view of the recent difficulties at Letterkenny General Hospital arising out of the flooding.
In Their Thousands capture Clubeo audience at Leo’s Tavern
LAST Friday night’s sixth Clubeo at Leo’s Tavern in Meenaleck was another resounding success for the montly event hosted by Grammy award winner Moya Brennan of Clannad.
Lucky Galway woman wins €250k on lotto ticket bought in Donegal
A VERY lucky lady today described how panic turned to joy when she found her €258,528 EuroMillions winning ticket at the bottom of her rubbish bin, the night before it was due to be emptied.
Donegal is steeped in talent says county’s Food Ambassador
DONEGAL is steeped in talent in the food sector and some of the best produce the country has to offer, it’s only a matter of time before people begin to realise it.
Join this year’s Street Sleep in Aid of North West Simon
THE North West Simon Community in Donegal is recruiting 25 brave volunteers to participate in their fifth annual Sponsored Street Sleep in Letterkenny, on Friday, October 4.
First Evil Eye Gathering Festival hailed as success
THE first Evil Eye Gathering Festival which took place in the parish of Cloch Cheann Fhaola last weekend has been hailed as a great success.