AT an early age, a young Patrick Gallagher from the Rosses began work as a farm labourer, first in county Donegal and then as a potato picker in Scotland. It was this hard work, with its long hours and poor pay, that inspired him to return home and set up a cooperative movement in the […]
Gaoth Dobhair Credit Union draw prize goes to Canada
THE Gaoth Dobhair Credit Union members draw took place on Thursday and the lucky winner of the top prize of €20,000 was Manus Bheaid, Ballindrait, Bunbeg and who has been living in Toronto, Canada for the past seven years. This is the second time in recent years that Lady Luck smiled on Manus. In 2013 […]
In pictures: Cór Ailigh, Letterkenny celebrated at Mayor’s reception
THE council chamber in Letterkenny was blessed with the beautiful singing of Cór Ailigh at a special Mayor’s reception on Thursday evening. The members of the Letterkenny / Milford Municipal District were delighted to confer a Mayor’s Reception in honour of Cór Ailigh held at the Public Services Centre, Letterkenny last evening. The award is […]
Multiple sclerosis community event in Donegal: Meet experts and learn vital strategies
PEOPLE living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their families are invited to a free information event in Letterkenny, featuring expert speakers addressing both the medical and wellbeing aspects of living with MS. The event, organised by MS Ireland, will take place at the Clanree Hotel on Saturday, March 28, and will bring together experienced professionals to share […]
‘Working Over By’ Exhibition wins LAMA Award
A MAJOR exhibition celebrating the work of Donegal men and women in Scotland between 1940 and 1990 has won the inaugural Ceangal Local Heritage Award at the Local Authority Members’ Association (LAMA) All-Ireland Community and Council Awards. The awards took place at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre on Saturday, February 28. The project is a collaborative initiative by […]
Gardaí to take part in Seachtain Na Gaeilge event in Ballybofey
Dé Céadaoin, 4ú Márta, beidh Gardaí ag freastal ar Coffee Loft i mBealach Féich ó 10.30am -11.30am. Má tá tú ag iarraidh comhrá, tar isteach. Beidh fáilte roimh gach duine. Today, ( Wednesday, March 4), Gardaí will attend at the Coffee Loft in Ballybofey from 10.30am to 11.30am. If you wish to test your cúpla […]
Man sustained injury in assault
A MAN sustained injury following an alleged assault when two males in a car pulled up alongside him as he was walking. Gardaí say the man was walking at New Road, Carndonagh, on Monday, March 2 between 10.30pm and 10.50pm when a grey Lexus pulled in. The man got into a verbal altercation with two males in the […]
Bí i do Ghael – get in touch with your inner Gael and speak Irish every day
Bí i do Ghael! Is é sin an cuireadh atá á thabhairt ag Líonra Leitir Ceanainn dúinn uilig ach cad is Gael ann? Is é an rud atá tábhachtach go príomha ná a bheith i do dhuine a bhfuil meas agat do theanga na nGael agus iarracht a dhéanamh agat an Ghaeilge a labhairt. Agus […]
Funerals to take place of St Johnston collision victims
The funerals of the two teenagers killed in a collision in St Johnston on Tuesday night will take place this weekend. Daniel Cullen and Caoimhín Porter McLoone, both aged 18 and from the Shantallow area of Derry City, were killed when the car they were in collided with a lorry on the R236 road in […]
Official launch of Seachtain na Gaeilge in Donegal
THIS year’s Seachtain na Gaeilge was launched in Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí, Donegal Town, this afternoon. The festival, which promotes the use of the Irish language in Ireland and abroad, is the greatest celebration of our language and culture. It offers people the opportunity to enjoy Irish language events that cater for all language abilities – […]