by Sean Hillen ROASTED red pepper and lentil soup, creamy garlic steak pasta with mushroom raspberry and white chocolate cheesecake…such culinary delights have helped unite people from diverse countries in the Falcarragh and Gortahork areas. Under a special international project linking a local community centre and school, people with first names as exotic as Volodymrn, Hiba, […]
Letterkenny businessman Brian McCormick celebrates milestone anniversary
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THIS coming Friday, Brian McCormick Sports and Leisure will host a customer appreciation day to celebrate 30 years in business in Letterkenny. For Brian McCormick and his staff, it’s a way of saying thanks to those who have shown friendship and loyalty since the shop first opened back in April 1995. Brian admits that he […]
Major success: St Columba’s Community Centre annual bazaar
THE annual bazaar, in aid of St. Columba’s Community Centre took place last Sunday in Burtonport and once again, it was a huge success. It was a most enjoyable evening, with a great variety of items on sale at the stalls and of course the very popular auction, with great value for all who purchased. […]
Hard to beat a coffee and a chat…
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By Brian McDaid Kathleen Bonner says she never thought in her wildest dreams she’d have a coffee trailer in Fintown. It called ‘Yer man’s Coffee Cove’ and it’s the go-to location for tourists, locals and those who spend the working day on the road. It’s heading for three in the afternoon and the Coffee Cove’s signature […]
Ireland Funds provides key funding to three Donegal organisations
THE Ireland Funds, the global philanthropic network, has awarded funding to three organisations in Donegal. This essential funding will empower a wide array of programmes that provide vital services and strengthen communities. The Donegal recipients of this year’s Heart of the Community Fund include Spraoi agus Spórt Family Centre Ltd, Liquid Therapy and Bluestack Special Needs […]
Liam McBride is top of his class!
Primary Education graduate, Liam McBride, from Cranford, had double cause for celebration after achieving ‘top of his class’ status at the 25th annual Hibernia College conferring ceremony, held at Dublin’s Convention Centre recently. In addition to receiving his Masters qualification, Liam was honoured with An Duais Ghaeilge Gael Linn – the Gael Linn Irish prize, […]
Donegal finalists take the stage at National Soapbox Competition
TWO Donegal students proudly represented the county at the National Europe Direct Soapbox Final held at the Royal College of Physicians in Dublin on Monday. Cassie Lambe, from Loreto Secondary School, Letterkenny and Nicholas Govka, from Crana College, took part in this year’s competition, which challenged participants to argue for or against: ‘Likes, Lies and […]
Letterkenny gardaí raise funds through successful Movember challenge
A NUMBER of garda members from the Letterkenny Garda Station raised an outstanding €2,237 by participating in Movember last month. The challenge saw the group raise awareness, and funds, for men’s health including prostate and testicular cancer, and mental health. The local garda members took part in the challenge as part of the Frontline Mo-Bros […]
PICTURE SPECIAL: Headmasters Salon reopens its doors on Oliver Plunkett Road
A well-loved name has returned to Oliver Plunkett Road in Letterkenny, as Headmasters Salon welcomes customers old and new following its official reopening on Sunday afternoon. The salon, long regarded as a staple of the local community, is beginning an exciting new chapter under a dedicated team who say they are honoured to continue the […]