AS THE fund-raising continues for Sarah’s Smile, a charity project in aid of three-year-old Sarah McFeely who has a rare form Cerebral Palsy, two big events are taking place this week.
Shock as 26 jobs to go
THE announcement of a major funding boost for a Gweedore firm has been overshadowed by the news yesterday (Thursday) that twenty-six jobs are to go at the plant.
Thomas and Fhiona for Castlefin
AWARD-winning country music duo Thomas Maguire, Fhiona Ennis and their band make a return visit to the Riverclub, Castlefin this Saturday, March 3.
IFI announces funding for Donegal
COMMUNITY based economic and social regeneration programmes in Donegal are to receive a total of €400,000 in funding this year.
Thomas McBride joins Harps
FINN Harps have bolstered their midfield with the signing of former Derry City and Institute player Thomas McBride, who played the full ninety minutes in Wednesday night’s 1-0 win over Dergview at LYIT.
Minister’s u-turn but fears still for schools
SMALL rural schools in Donegal which looked set to lose teachers under the DEIS cutbacks proposed in January, now have an appeal process which may save their numbers.
Threat to resign over closure
ANGER at the proposed closure of Lifford Community Hospital continued this week with Labour Party Councillor Frank McBrearty threatening to resign over the issue.
Raphoe goes live with online diary
THE launch of unique new website which aims to keep the people of Raphoe informed about life and events in the local community was launched this week.
Renowned quartet returns
THE West Ocean String Quartet is delighted to be returning to Letterkenny’s Regional Cultural Centre, for its first Donegal performance since July 2010, on Saturday, March 3.
Series of Bennett exhibitions at Lough Eske
THIS year contemporary art enthusiasts can enjoy the works of renowned painter Stephen Bennett, when his incredible collection launches exclusively at Lough Eske Castle, Donegal.