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
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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 […]
In pictures: The Cope Dungloe celebrates 120 years in business
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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
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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
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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 […]