St Eunan’s Cathedral moves against coronavirus


CHURCH volunteers in Letterkenny “scrubbed up” on Sunday before giving out Communion in a bid to stifle the spread of the coronavirus. The highly unusual move by St Eunan’s Cathedral was taken following the first confirmed case of the virus in the state. Information sheets were issued to parishioners outlining the precautions being taken by […]

Danielle ‘leaps’ at chance to propose to boyfriend Rory


INISHOWEN woman Danielle McDaid ‘leaped’ on an opportunity that only arises every four years when she proposed. Carndonagh’s Danielle popped the question to boyfriend Rory Brady during a night away in Creeslough on Saturday. And to her delight, fellow Carn native Rory said yes. According to old Irish tradition, the Leap Year is the perfect […]

What to do if you are a stand up who can’t stand up?


AFTER a near career-ending knee injury, stand up comedian Danny O’ Brien is too young for pilates and too unbalanced for yoga. So what does a touring a stand-up comedian do when he is no longer able to stand up? The award-winning performer brings his hilarious new hour of stand-up, where self-destruction and self-discovery meet, […]

Burning issue of safety certs prompts fiery exchanges


DONEGAL’S Fire Service has faced fresh criticism over the “red tape” businesses have to go through to secure a safety certificate. Speaking at a meeting in Lifford on Monday, Councillor Michéal Naughton described the bureaucracy as “lunacy” and said it was leaving some businesses teetering on the edge of closure. But Donegal’s Chief Fire Officer, […]

Michael’s life is ‘bloody good’ despite rare disorder


FOR the five MacGinty children nose bleeds have always been a normal part of everyday life. Down the side of their father’s chair, in his coat pocket, in his bedroom – there was always a bloodstained hankie. Paudric MacGinty spent the best part of his 68 years not knowing what was wrong with him. And […]

The Donegal church that could be yours for just €65,000


IF you have ever fancied living in a church then your prayers have finally been answered. A stunning former Congregational Church of Ireland building in Castlefinn, County Donegal, has just been placed on the market with an asking price €65,000. Standing on more than half an acre of land, the church was constructed with solid […]

Get involved this Saturday on National Library Day


THIS Saturday Donegal’s libraries are taking part in the first ever National Library Open Day. Libraries are open most days of course but on Saturday a special invitation is being issued to everyone to come in and see what is on offer. Branches, which normally open every Saturday between 10am and 2.30pm, will have events […]