MARIA McCormack says she almost fainted when Damien Dempsey asked to buy her album. The Letterkenny singer and songwriter was one of two warm up acts ahead of the Dubliner’s appearance at Séan Óg’s in Derrybeg at the weekend. Saturday’s concert was first scheduled for 2020 but had to be postponed due to the pandemic. The […]
Former Donegal journalist is Newstalk ‘chief reporter’
Former Donegal journalist Barry Whyte has been elevated to the role of chief news reporter with one of Ireland’s top radio stations. The promotion comes 14 years after Barry, whose father Brendan hails from Lifford, landed his first media job with Highland Radio. Roles with Radio Foyle and Ocean FM followed before Newstalk offered him a […]
First sod turned on LK Green Connect project
THE first sod has been turned on the initial phase of LK Green Connect. The development will deliver high quality walking, cycling and public realm infrastructure in the town centre. It forms the first phase of the wider planned network known as ‘LK Green Connect’ that will ultimately connect across a series of town centre destinations. Welcoming […]
New iCare sensory garden opened in Buncrana
A new sensory garden has been opened in Buncrana. The iCARE Sensory Garden creates different areas to provide a variety of multi-sensory experiences such as a sheltered sensory activity area, sensory path, play area and a garden for growing flowers, fruits and vegetables. It also includes a picture exchange communication board which is of particular […]
Rare and threatened leopard fish caught off Donegal
A very rare leopard fish has been caught off Donegal’s coast. The fish, also known as a spotted wolf fish, swims in deep water across parts of the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic between northern Russia, Scandinavia and Nova Scotia. The 5.9 kilogram specimen was landed in Greencastle by the Donegal fishing vessel MV Foyle […]
Man remains in hospital after assault in Letterkenny
Gardaí are interested in any sightings of a man in the area around the time who was described as having a dark complexion, being approximatley 5 ft 6
Carrickfinn boost from Dublin Airport debacle
“We are providing a security examiner for Dublin a few days a week to assist with the certification of trainees,” Eilish Doherty said.
UK Tote Group confirms reopening of Lifford dog track
Jamie Hart’s comments quash growing speculation that plans to recommence racing at the track had derailed.
Disappointment over Rosses Credit Union plans for bank building
“We regret to inform you that we were unsuccessful in the purchase.”