Donegal’s over 55s tackling climate action course


PARTICIPANTS from across Donegal are taking part in Donegal County Council’s Climate Course for Over 55s. They are learning more about climate change and exploring practical actions they can take in their daily lives and local communities. Hosted by Donegal County Council’s Climate Action Team in partnership with the Donegal Library Service and the Age […]

Celebrations planned to mark ‘The Coming of Light to Ardara’


THIS coming December marks 100 years since electricity first came to Ardara, and plans are underway to celebrate this important chapter in the town’s history. Donegal GAP Heritage and History Group are calling on people at home and away to help tell the story of Ardara’s pioneering hydro-electric scheme ahead of its upcoming centenary celebrations. […]

Charities benefit from successful Horse and Pony races in Portsalon


Cheques totaling €8,000 have been handed over to two Donegal charities by the Portsalon Horse and Pony Racing committee following a successful charity race day held in Portsalon earlier this year. Tamney Comfort Fund have been presented with a cheque for  €1,800 while a cheque for €6,200 has been given to the Donegal Hospice.

In pics: 100 year celebrations at Coláiste Bhríde
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Rann na Feirste celebrated 100 years of its Irish college, Coláiste Bhríde with a number of special events over the weekend. The college, which was founded in 1926, is one of the oldest, biggest and most prestigious summer Gaeltacht colleges in the country. Only last month, Uachtarán na hÉireann, Catherine Connolly visited the college during […]

Donegal Domestic Violence Services appeals for Shop LK Gift Cards


DONEGAL Domestic Violence Services (DDVS) is asking people to donate Shop LK Gift Cards this Christmas. DDVS, in association with Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce and Shop LK, is calling on individuals, businesses and communities across Donegal to help bring hope, comfort and a little Christmas magic to women and children affected by domestic abuse this […]

Donegal Sanctuary Runners run for friendship and solidarity in Dublin


SANCTUARY Runners from Letterkenny and Buncrana attended the third Global Solidarity Run in Dublin last Sunday. They joined a group of over 700 Sanctuary Runners from all over Ireland. People from all nationalities were there, including people who have been forcibly displaced, and local Irish people in a vibrant celebration of friendship and solidarity. Advertisement […]

Ciall exhibition launched at An Gailearaí, Gaoth Dobhair
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A COSY crowd gathered at An Gailearaí in Gaoth Dobhair on Saturday last to discuss the idea of a ‘Gaeltacht sensibility’ just before the formal launch of their latest exhibition ‘Ciall’. The bilingual public discussion was chaired by Kerry based artist and curator, Andrew Duggan and he welcomed Connemara based artist and curator Nuala Ní […]

Church service to celebrate life and work of Jane Austen


CONWAL Parish Church in Letterkenny will be hosting a special service celebrating the life, work and faith of author Jane Austen, who has close ties with the town. The service on Sunday morning, October 18, intended to coincide with the Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival, will explore one of the world’s most lauded novelists, whose […]

Joy and memories at Ballyraine NS 50th celebrations
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GENERATIONS came together in an uplifting celebratory event to mark 50 years of a Letterkenny school. Ballyraine National School celebrated its 50th anniversary last night by welcoming past and present pupils, staff, families and friends from the wider Ballyraine community to the school. Guest speakers included Reverend Tommy Bruce, chairperson, former principal Mrs Anne McKinley, Reverend […]