A SOLIDARITY event for Palestine with food, music and speakers will take place in Letterkenny tomorrow. The Letterkenny branch of Amnesty International Ireland will host a Picnic against Apartheid in An Grianán Theatre Plaza from 1pm to 4pm. The event will feature music from The Henry Girls, Bernie Doherty, Geraldine Legon and Hutch, poetry from Valerie […]
Photo gallery: Harvest Fair celebrations in Glenties
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HUGE crowds have flocked to Glenties in recent days for the annual Harvest Fair celebrations. The festival got underway last weekend and the town wasa buzz of excitement all week with events drawing big crowds with so much happening for all the family. It continues through until yesterday with more music, entertainment and a packed […]
Photo gallery: Oakfest crowds celebrate end of summer
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By Sean Murphy HUNDREDS of revellers enjoyed fine weather over the weekend as the Oakfest music festival bookended the fading feel of summer. Headline act The Boomtown Rats and frontman Bob Geldof proved the star attraction on Saturday after Donegal band Lazember were first on stage. The fun and fantastic atmosphere continued yesterday with a […]
30 year reunion for the St Eunan’s class of ‘96
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THE St Eunan’s College Leaving Cert class of 1996 are planning their 30-year reunion. The reunion will take place on Saturday, September 19. Three decades after they exited the gates for the last time, former students from the Class of ‘96 are being invited back to their old Alma Mater for a day of reminiscing […]
Unique Living History event will bring St Eunan’s Cathedral to life
LETTERKENNY’S St. Eunan’s Cathedral will become a stage for local history this Culture Night, as Elusive Theatre presents a unique Living History walking tour celebrating the building’s 125-year story on Friday, September 18. The Ghosts of Saint Eunan’s Cathedral, with a script by Kieran Kelly, will take place at 6.15pm and 7.30pm, with each tour […]
More than just a golf day: Ronald McDonald charity event raises €11,500
The organisers of the recent charity golf classic at Dunfanaghy Golf Club, held to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House, have offered a sincere thanks to everyone who helped make it such a success. The event, held on Friday, August 14, raised an amazing €11,500. From early morning until the evening, there was a fantastic […]
A trip on the Swilly for the Swilly Sisters
The Swilly Sisters Shed group took to the Swilly for an evening of good fun, chat and stunning views. Their ‘Up the Swilly’ cruise was part of a busy week of activities for the Rathmullan group who have so much more planned in the weeks ahead. A glorious day was had by all on their […]
Moderator of the Presbyterian Church visits Dunfanaghy
THE Moderator of the Presbyterian Church, Dr Richard Kerr, and his wife Brenda joined the congregation for worship at Dunfanaghy Presbyterian Church recently. Dr Kerr, who is a native of Ramelton, was holidaying with his family in the area. Dr Kerr, who is minister of Templepatrick Presbyterian Church in Co Antrim, was installed as Moderator in […]
Faith and tradition remembered at Ailt an Scáthláin Mass Rock
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By Eoin McGarvey THERE was a wonderful sense of faith, history and community at Ailt an Scáthláin in the bog between Loughanure and Dungloe on Sunday afternoon as local people and visitors gathered for the celebration of Mass at the historic Penal Days Mass Rock. The Mass was celebrated by Fr Nigel Ó Gallachóir PP, […]
Joe Burns: ‘Reaching out to others was in his nature’
THE death of Joe Burns, College Park, Letterkenny, has been met with deep sadness in the town. Much of Joe’s life was spent working in the hospitality trade in Letterkenny, serving behind the bar in a host of local pubs, including the old McClafferty’s Bar, the Central, McCarry’s, and most recently, the Townhouse on Lower […]