Louise James opens up about losing five family members in the Buncrana Pier tragedy, as fundraisers to take place to mark the 10th anniversary WHEN Louise James speaks about her children, Mark and Evan, her face breaks into a huge smile that travels all the way to her eyes. “It was a privilege being their mammy,” she told the […]
Coffee morning to take place at Letterkenny garda station
To mark International Women’s Day 2026, An Garda Síochána Donegal Women’s Network will host a coffee morning at Letterkenny Garda Station this morning in aid of Donegal Domestic Violence Services – DDVS. Call in between 11am and 1pm to show your support. “We look forward to seeing you there for a cuppa, a sweet treat […]
Community meeting to take place in Rathmullan
A community meeting will take place tomorrow evening in the St Vincent de Paul Centre in Rathmullan at 7pm. The possibility of establishing a Community Alert area Text Alert Scheme locally will be discussed at the meeting. Gardaí will be there to offer crime prevention and home security advice. Caitriona Sinnott from Muintir Na Tire will be […]
24 new Donegal electoral divisions designated CLÁR areas
THERE has been a major expansion to the CLÁR Programme, with a total of 24 new electoral divisions in Donegal designated as CLÁR areas. The announcement was made today by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD. This follows a commitment given in the Programme for Government to carry out […]
Advice First team set to Skydive for Lifestart Services Donegal
SIX members of the team at Advice First Financial Services Ltd are preparing to take fundraising to new heights — by jumping out of an aeroplane in support of Lifestart Services Donegal. The Donegal-based financial advisers will take part in a charity skydive in the coming weeks, raising funds for an organisation which provides vital support […]
Great turn-out for launch of Lynn Campbell’s new album
LIFFORD singer-songwriter Lynn Campbell celebrated the launch of her much-anticipated new album – The Story of Jack and Mary – at a special event in Lifford Old Courthouse. Lynn is a much-loved performer right across the north west and family members, friends and fans of her music joined her on the night. A number of […]
From ‘Bag Man’ in Gander to front row in An Grianán Theatre
AN Aer Lingus official who flew to Gander in Newfoundland in 2001 to help co-ordinate the return of stranded passengers and a stricken Aer Lingus plane, says he cannot wait to come to An Grianán Theatre this week to see Letterkenny Musical Society’s production of ‘Come from Away’. Speaking this week, Dermot McShane, explained how in […]
A giant of a pantomime coming to Ramelton
ANOTHER opening of another show. That time-honoured show-business anthem is certainly appropriate to the context of the long-running pantomime e tradition in Ramelton. This year’s offering, Jack and the Beanstalk, will be the 70th year of the Pantomime. The leads, Jack and Sally, will be played by Eleanor Haughey and Maebh Fegan. Dame Trott (no […]
Letterkeny show set to celebrate female trailblazer
AS International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world this weekend, Letterkenny Musical Society is preparing for a week-long celebration to champion strong women, when they perform the phenomenal global hit Come from Away in An Grianán Theatre from March 10-14. From the fact that the show was Co-written by Irene Sankoff to the amazing […]
Advice First team set to skydive for Lifestart Donegal
SIX members of the team at Advice First Financial Services Ltd are preparing to take fundraising to new heights — by jumping out of an aeroplane in support of Lifestart Services Donegal. The Donegal-based financial advisers will take part in a charity skydive in the coming weeks, raising funds for the organisation which provides vital […]