GERRY Adams has had to miss the opening of the new Sinn Féin offices in Letterkenny because of negotiations in Belfast. The Sinn Féin party leader was due to cut the ribbon on the Eddie Fullerton/Bobby Sands Centre this evening but his colleague, Pearse Doherty, was forced to deputise at the last minute. Hundreds of […]
Clerical changes under way in Raphoe diocese
A native of Gweedore, Mgr Gillespie works for the Congregation for the Clergy in Rome while he is also a Papal Master of Ceremonies for Pope Francis
‘It came like a bolt out of the blue’
The award winning Shaun Doherty Show has been Highland Radio’s flagship programme ever since he took over the mid-morning slot in 1990
Memorial service on Friday for drowned St Johnston pals
FOUR friends who lost their lives in a drowning tragedy 100 years ago will be remembered at a memorial service in St Johnston this Friday. Arthur James Dowds (9) and James Orr (9) along with their 13-year-old friends, George Quigley and Patrick O’Donnell drowned when they got into difficulty while enjoying a summer swim on […]
Medal success for Donegal man at World Transplant Games
The Ramelton man, who is a kidney transplant recipient, won a Bronze in Golf event age category 30-39 years.
Young people urged to be a Summer Reading Star
YOUNG people across Donegal are being urged to join Binky and Zoink as the popular Summer Stars Reading Adventure returns to public libraries. Open to all children, Summer Stars is a free programme. Cathaoirleach Cllr Gerry McMonagle said it was a great opportunity for parents to bring their children along to their local library. Advertisement […]
Slán agus beannacht – Doherty announces his departure
Doherty, who has been with the station since it first came on air in 1990, made the announcement on his show this morning.
Gweedore pharmacist named new President of Council
The Council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI), the pharmacy regulator, has elected a new President, Mr Rory O’Donnell, and a new Vice-President, Ms. Nicola Cantwell. At its meeting, the Council also welcomed new members following their appointment by the Minister for Health. Rory O’Donnell is a community pharmacist with a pharmacy in […]
The IDA’s battle to bring jobs to Donegal continues
The ongoing challenges in trying to attract to Donegal, and Letterkenny, companies seeking new opportunities and preparing to enter new markets.
Fears over fire threat raised three years ago
A FORMER Donegal councillor has revealed he raised concerns three years ago about the risk of fire at land which ignited close to a Letterkenny shopping centre. A gorse fire swept across the Ramelton Road site on Tuesday afternoon, reaching close to the town’s Aldi car park. Large plumes of black smoke could be seen […]