By Dionne Meehan Two years on from the murder of Private Seán Rooney in Lebanon, his family are still being kept in the dark about the events surrounding his death. The 24-year-old, pictured below, from Newtowncunningham was killed when a convoy of Irish troops serving with a UN peacekeeping mission was ambushed and fired upon on […]
Special feature: A lorry load of memories
A query about an old photograph that’s to be used in a new calendar for 2025 has prompted special memories
‘19 Days’ marks Ivan’s venture into fiction
Letterkenny’s Ivan Fuery has a new offering to the literary world
The life of a Portnoo stills photographer
It’s early December and Mark is currently working as a stills photographer on Obituary, which is being filmed in Ballyshannon.
‘Paul was our pride and joy’
Family of much-loved Ramelton musician Paul Mooney who lost his life in a collision last Christmas prepare for his first anniversary
Donegal singing talent receives special award
By Rebecca Crockett Donegal musician Ellie Carson has been honoured by the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM), receiving a national award for singing. The 17-year-old from Glenmaquin near Letterkenny won the RIAM Spotlight Award for her impressive distinction grade in her Senior Certificate singing exam. Advertisement Ellie said when she found out about the […]
Charity to benefit from robbery involving Romanian gang
Money stolen during a robbery on an antique shop in Letterkenny has been donated to the Little Blue Heroes charity. The cash, totalling €1,170, was discovered on a member of a Romanian gang who stole around €30,000 in cash and jewellery from Mourne Antiques on the town’s Main Street on January 18, 2020. The gang […]
Hannah sparkles at Milan Jewellery Week
By Harry Walsh GLENTIES jewellery designer Hannah McGuinness was the winner of a top award at the Milan Jewellery Week held recently in the Italian city. One of the most glittering and exciting events of the year, the annual Artistar exhibition celebrates tradition and innovation in the world of international jewellery. These awards are the […]
Boil Water Notice issued in Glenties-Ardara
Uisce Éireann has issued a Boil Water Notice for customers supplied by Glenties – Ardara Public Water Supply in Donegal. As a result of Storm Darragh, the BWN is being issued to protect the health of approximately 3,576 customers due to increased turbidity impacting the treatment process at the water treatment plant. Customers can check […]
Padraig’s amazing journey to Paradise
By Róise Collins Two years after taking up photography as a hobby, a Donegal student found himself pitchside to cover the action as Celtic took on Club Brugge in the Champions League at Celtic Park last Wednesday night. For Dore man, Padraig (Paddy) McFadden the journey to ‘Paradise’ has rounded off a remarkable few years. Advertisement […]