A young member of the famous Clann Mhic Ruairí is carving himself out a career in music – but along a very different path than might be expected. Cillian Gallagher Rodgers, stage name ‘Cillian’, is an upcoming drill and rap artist in London where he lives with his dad Eamon Rodgers and mum Caroline Gallagher. […]
1,500 jobs secured with major buyout by Indian Company
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading global IT services business, has this morning announced that it will acquire Pramerica in Letterkenny with over 1,500 Pramerica staff transferring to TCS. This will help TCS to create a new Global Delivery Centre here in Ireland that will provide a range of digital services to customers in Ireland, […]
Donegal Covid numbers more than double national average
THE 14-day incidence rate per 100,000 population in Donegal continues to be more than twice the national average. Latest Health Protection Surveillance Centre figures this evening show that it currently stands at 300.9 per 100,000 with the national average at 145. The lowest national 14-day incidence rate was on 3 July when the rate was […]
Donegal continues to report highest Covid-19 figures
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of twenty-one confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Donegal. The 14-Day incidence rate per 100,000 population in Donegal stands at 284.6 which is almost double the national average (151.5) and remains the highest in the country. The HPSC has been notified of 16 additional deaths today, 14 […]
Story of Tom Crean to be screened by An Grianán Theatre
THE story of Tom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, will be brought to life by An Grianán Theatre tomorrow. Responsible for telling Crean’s incredible story in a stunning solo performance is actor and storyteller Aidan Dooley. “We had originally booked Aidan to come and perform the show live but […]
Pensioner accused over gorse fire will stand trial
A pensioner charged with causing over €300,000 in criminal damage through a gorse fire that raged through parts of north west Donegal last year has been returned for trial to the circuit court. Garda Shane O’Gara served a book of evidence on 72-year-old Anthony O’Donnell, Glen Lodge, Drumnacart Mountain, Burtonport at Dungloe District Court this […]
Pringle supports motion of no confidence in Tánaiste
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, said he will not support the government’s motion of confidence in Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, expected for later today. Deputy Pringle asked: “How can you have confidence in somebody who leaks official documents, undermining best practice of standards in public office?”’ Sinn Féin had brought forward a motion of no confidence […]
Sinead Black tuning up for Glór Tíre semi-finals
SINEAD Black says lockdown gigs with her dad have been the ideal confidence booster as she approaches the Glór Tíre semi-final. The Letterkenny songstress returns to TG4 tomorrow night following the postponement in March of the popular country music show. Sinead is one of four remaining singers and she will have to overcome the challenge […]
Book captures events in mid-West Donegal over the years
SOCIAL, religious, education, political and sporting events from a number of parishes in Midwest Donegal down through the years have been brought to life in a new book that was launched on Saturday last. A Chronology of Midwest Donegal: The Civil Parishes of Inishkeel, Lettermacaward & Killybegs Lower from Earliest Times to 2019 is the […]
Going back to a time before social media
THERE has been a fantastic reaction to a new pen pal initiative that’s pairing residents in nursing homes with young letter writers. Advertisement Last week, residents at Brentwood Manor Private Nursing Home in Convoy were delighted to receive Halloween cards from Transition Year students at the nearby Royal and Prior Comprehensive School in […]