Council pays tribute to former County Manager Michael McLoone DONEGAL County Council has paid tribute to former County Manager, Michael McLoone, who died over the weekend. The Ballyshannon man had served as County Manager for 16 years prior to his retirement in July 2010. Advertisement A council spokesperson said Mr McLoone was a dedicated and […]
Photo special: Lifford Credit Union’s Mark McClay retires after over 40 years service
FAMIY members, friends and former work colleagues and board members gathered in the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny last weekend to pay tribute to the manager of Lifford Credit Union, Mark McClay, who retires after an amazing 41 years of service. It was a wonderful evening where Mark’s outstanding contribution to the Credit Union was […]
‘The Dead’ by James Joyce comes alive in Falcarragh
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By Sean Hillen TRANSPORTING people more than a hundred years back in time is no easy matter but theatre director and former drama teacher Carmel McGill managed to do just that in Falcarragh this week. Ably assisted by consultant director, Murray Learmont, choreographer, Caroline McGee, and more than twenty local amateur actors and musicians, they […]
Special Christmas concert to take place in Donegal
A CHRISTMAS Concert featuring some of Donegal’s most extraordinary talent will take place in St Mary’s Oratory in Buncrana. The Gateway Singers, Carndonagh Brass Band, Crana College, Scoil Mhuire Sister Act, Louise Crossan Singers, Music Box Singers and Safe Haven Choir will perform at the special festive event from 3pm onwards. A spokesperson said: “Everyone […]
Seamus Carr honoured with Donegal Person of the Year award in London
THE Donegal Association in London celebrated its 78th anniversary in style last weekend. A sold-out dinner dance was held in the Hilton Hotel in Wembley. The Donegal Association’s (London) person of the year was awarded to Seamus Carr. Advertisement Seamus is originally from Carrick and has connections with Naomh Columba. He has been heavily involved […]
An Grianan Theatre to close for renovation works
An Grianan Theatre in Letterkenny has announced it is to close for renovation works. The popular venue will shut its doors on Sunday, December 7 until the new year to allow for building renovations and improvements. A spokesperson said: “Our friendly team will still be available during this time via phone and email for any […]
Last letters to Santa to be posted by next Wednesday
AN Post reminds customers of the latest dates for posting your Christmas cards and parcels to your loved ones this Christmas wherever they are in the world. The first key date is Thursday, December 4 for standard letters and parcels going to distant addresses such as Australia, New Zealand, Asia and also parcels to the USA. […]
Donegal’s own, Áine Coll honoured for her dedication to innovative climate action
An Taisce’s annual Climate Ambassador Awards took place on Saturday, November 22 in the historic Tailors’ Hall, Dublin 8, the same room that President Catherine Connolly recently delivered a powerful speech and promise of climate justice. The room was filled with a wonderfully diverse group of people, differing in the counties they call home, their […]
Fundraisers in the pink! – Cheque presented after charity swim
Pictured are Marg Everett, Hazel Russell and Teri Russell on behalf of the Swilly Sisters’ Shed presenting €1.370, the proceeds of the group’s recent Swim in Pink fundraiser to Maeve Fegan of the National Breast Care Institute, Galway. Back in October swimmers and dippers donned their best pink swimming outfits and took to the cold […]