SIX piece bluegrass powerhouse Sideline, who between them boast multiple appearances at the Grand Ole Opry, are set to light up Letterkenny’s An Grianán Theatre next month. Although having recently celebrated five years as the pedigree outfit they are, Sideline founders Steve Dilling (banjo), Skip Cherryholmes (guitar) and Jason Moore (bass) can all claim their […]
Public Services Centre to close for Manus Kelly funeral
DONEGAL County Council has confirmed Letterkenny’s Public Services Centre will close tomorrow as a mark of respect to Manus Kelly. Mr Kelly died on Sunday while participating in the Donegal Rally, weeks after he was elected on a Fianna Fail ticket to Donegal County Council. In a short statement, Donegal County Council announced this morning, […]
Book of condolence to be opened for Manus Kelly
DONEGAL County Council is to open a book of condolence following the death of Manus Kelly. The racing legend was killed following a crash during the Donegal International Rally on Sunday. The father-of-five’s funeral will be held on Thursday at noon in St Columba’s Church, Glenswilly, followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery. Advertisement Donegal council […]
Statement released by Donegal Motor Club
In a joint statement issued by Motor Sport Ireland and Donegal Motor Club, the clubs said it was “with deep regret” they announce a fatality.
Major incident cancels rally stages
The first three stages of day three of Donegal International Rally have been cancelled following the major incident at Super Stage 15 on the Fanad Head Loop.
Packed programme for 31st Earagail Arts Festival
DONEGAL’S premier summer event on the Wild Atlantic Way, Earagail Arts Festival, makes a welcome return for the 31st time this July. From July 10 to 28 the festival will host 100 events featuring over 300 artists from across the globe during 19 magical Donegal days and nights. The Donegal International Folk and Roots Weekend, […]
Border hotels to be asked to house asylum seekers
THE Department of Justice is to launch an appeal to hotels along the border willing to provide emergency accommodation for asylum seekers. The call will go out in early September to hotels, hostels and guesthouses in the border region, Minister Charlie Flanagan’s department has confirmed. Details of how many buildings or rooms are needed are […]
In Their Thousands to play German world music festival
DONEGAL band In Their Thousands’ big year just got bigger following an invite to Europe’s largest world music festival. Between July 4 and July 7 over 100,000 people will descend on Letterkenny’s twin town of Rudolstadt in East Germany. Almost 100 acts from across a range of genres will take to the stage with all […]
Gallery – The week in pictures
Some of the images captured around the County and further afield this week in the Donegal News.