It’s just a few weeks to go to go to the Letterkenny St Patrick’s Day Parade on Tuesday, March 17 and excitement is building. The parade is one of the biggest in the county and this year Letterkenny Chamber is hoping to make this one another full on celebration with a festival atmosphere on the […]
Tuistí agus Tachráin creating a welcoming Irish-language space for parents and toddlers
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By Evelyn Cullen A MONTHLY Irish-language group for parents and toddlers is providing a warm and welcoming space for families to connect, chat and play through Irish in Letterkenny Library. Tuistí agus Tachráin, which takes place once a month, offers parents and their young children the chance to meet in a relaxed, cosy environment where Irish […]
Marble Hill New Year’s Day Swim raises €5,992 for Bluestack Special Needs Foundation
A FANTASTIC evening was enjoyed at Lizzie’s Diner on Sunday as the live video cheque presentation and prize draw took place in aid of the Bluestack Special Needs Foundation. The event celebrated the outstanding fundraising efforts of Lee Gooch and Greg Hughes, whose dedication and hard work raised an impressive €1,290. Their contribution helped bring […]
Patsy McGonagle to be special guest at Historical Society event
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The next meeting of the Ballybofey, Stranorlar & District Historical Society will take place in the Henderson Hall (F93 XV29) Stranorlar on Monday, February 23 at 8pm. This month’s special guest is Ballybofey native, Patsy McGonagle. Patsy will offer an insight into the people who helped shape his life, his early days in athletics and […]
International artist launches work at Scoil Mhuire, Stranorlar
PUPILS at Scoil Mhuire, Stranorlar set their books aside on Friday to celebrate their many recent achievements, with the highlight of the event being the unveiling of a beautiful new outdoor learning space. Designed by artist Alex Pentek, the striking folded stainless-steel canopy features intricate patterns inspired by local leaves, designs the school children helped […]
Plans in place for Patrick Morgan Memorial Day in Creeslough
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VINTAGE car and tractor enthusiasts are invited to a special vintage show in Creeslough on Sunday week, March 1. The Midwest Donegal Vintage Club are holding their first club outing of the year – the Paddy Morgan Memorial event – at the Wild Atlantic Campsite. The event, which always attracts a great turn-out of cars […]
Photo Special: Fight Night is coming to Letterkenny
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THE gloves are on and the countdown is officially underway for the white-collar showdown between St Eunan’s GAA Club and Letterkenny Rugby Club on Friday, March 20. The event was launched at the weekend in Mount Errigal Hotel. The buzz is building and you won’t want to miss what promises to be an electric night of […]
Have you got your ticket for the Comhar Chreidmheasa Ghaoth Dobhair draw?
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Comhar Chreidmheasa Ghaoth Dobhair is reminding members that tickets are now on sale for the much-anticipated Annual Members Draw, with a grand prize of €20,000 along with many additional cash prizes to be won. The draw will take place live on Raidió na Gaeltachta on Thursday, February 26 as part of the Barrscéalta programme, bringing […]
Smiles and style at Twin Towns Prom
Students from Ballybofey and Stranorlar enjoyed their prom, held recently in Mulroy Woods Hotel. Here’s a selection of photographs from the wonderful occasion, captured by photographer Stevie Toye. Advertisement
Mountcharles man donates 70th birthday proceeds to stroke unit
A MOUNTCHARLES man has raised more than €1,300 for the Stroke Unit Comfort Fund at Letterkenny University Hospital by turning his 70th birthday celebrations into a fundraiser. Richard Wilson marked the milestone with family and friends at O’Neills Bar in Letterbarrow on January 24, asking guests to donate to the fund instead of giving presents. […]