A CHARITY Christmas song is spreading the festive spirit whilst also fundraising hundreds of euro for the Donegal Women’s Centre. Well known Letterkenny musician Martin Orr has released an original Christmas song to get people in the holiday spirit whilst raising money for an organisation close to his heart. So far, Happy Christmas has raised […]
Letterkenny man raises almost $1 million Down Under
A LETTERKENNY man has raised almost a million dollars to help treat and prevent blindness in Third World countries. Mike Toner from Middle Road, Ballyraine, raised $231,035 for the Fred Hollows Foundation in his latest fundraising event in Melbourne earlier this month – bringing the total past the $990,000 mark. Advertisement Mike (44), who […]
Great sadness at passing of well known Letterkenny man
THE death of well-known Letterkenny man Jim McGlynn earlier this week has been learned of with great sadness. He was known as a knowledgeable and intelligent man who was a familiar figure over many years in Letterkenny town centre. He had worked in Unifi for a number of years. Over recent days, people have […]
‘Disease moving in the wrong direction’- 53 new cases
FIFTY-three confirmed cases of Covid-19 were reported in Donegal today, sparking a warning from the Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Tony Holohan expressed renewed fears that the disease in moving in the wrong direction. The 14-Day incidence rate per 100,000 population (to December 15) in Donegal now stands at 245.6 – almost three times the national […]
Kodaline among headline acts for Sea Sessions 2021
CHART toppers Kodaline have been revealed as the first headliners for Sea Sessions 2021. Festival director Ray O’Donovan said this week that things were “looking good” for the return of the Bundoran beach party following a year out due to Covid-19. Now in its twelfth year, Sea Sessions has become an important part of the […]
Death of Letterkenny businessman Paul Reynolds
THE death has been announced of well known Letterkenny businessman Paul Reynolds. Mr Reynolds, who received the Hall of Fame Award at the 2018 Letterkenny Chamber Business Award, is the proprietor of Property Partners Paul Reynolds – a long established and leading firm of Auctioneers, Estate Agents and Valuers – he runs the business […]
Investigation launched after attempted burglary
The occupant is described as being approximately 5ft 9 inches tall and dressed in dark clothing. The public are being urged not to approach this man.
Minister discusses resurrecting Donegal’s rail links
CAMPAIGN group ‘Into The West’ has met with the Republic’s Minister for Transport and the Environment, Eamon Ryan TD, to discuss improved rail provision for the north west of the island. The meeting was facilitated by the Donegal branch of the Irish Green Party, which Minister Ryan is the national leader of. Among the topics […]
Railway Museum hosting personal messages from Santa
CHILDREN are in for a special treat as the Donegal Railway Heritage Museum has pulled out all the stops to arrange personalised messages from Santa. Traditionally the museum has held its very successful ‘Santa Experience’ where little ones get to visit Santa, Mrs Claus and his elves at their workshop in Donegal. That had to […]
Conservation study of an historic treasure in Ramelton
A conservation report and feasibility study is underway for the historic Guild Hall building in Ramelton The two-storey stone built property, with frontage onto Castle Street and Market Square, dates back to the 1700s and formerly housed the Grand Jury when it came to Ramelton. The building, which was also used as a former courthouse […]