AN event to encourage people to recycle their old clothes will be held in Killygordon next week. The Finn Valley Guild of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association will be hosting a workshop on zero waste by reusing older clothing into new items. e.g. old jeans into gardening aprons or reusing old knitting items into new chemo […]
Bat walk and talk event being held in Fanad next week
A ‘bat safari’ will be held around the Fanad Peninsula next week. The event is being organised by Bat Conservation Ireland to break some of the myths around bats and their way of life. The bat walk and talk will set off from Fanavolty Community Hall at 6.30pm on Friday, October 17. Advertisement Booking is […]
BreastCheck calls on women in Donegal to go for their first screening mammogram
BreastCheck, Ireland’s free national breast screening programme, is encouraging women in Donegal to come for their first appointment. A BreastCheck mobile unit is currently in Donegal Town, providing free breast screening to women. Most women are automatically registered with BreastCheck and are invited by age 52 or 53. Dr Alissa Connors, BreastCheck Lead Clinical Director, […]
HIDDEN FROM VIEW: How trade and location mapped the formation of Letterkenny
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A new feature on the stories behind old or forgotten buildings, landmarks and places in our community By Paul Bradley AT 400 years, the ‘town’ of Letterkenny is not that old, but people have been in the area for longer, largely drawn by the convenience of Lough Swilly (which once extended as far as New […]
Donegal’s Atlanfish named Seafood Exporter of the Year
THE Irish Exporters Association (IEA) announced the winners of the 2025 Export Industry Awards on Friday night, with Donegal’s Atlanfish announced as Seafood Exporter of the Year. Atlanfish is a leading Irish processor and exporter of premium cooked shellfish, specialising in ready-to-eat crab products for the retail and food service sectors. Based in Carndonagh, their […]
Catch Michael Harding during a busy week at the Balor
THE Balor Theatre in Ballybofey hosts five events this week – three as part of the Frances Browne Literary Festival as well as a concert by highly regarded trad group 3 on The Bund and a visit by Ulster comedian Mark McCarney. Wednesday, October 8 sees a performance by 3 On The Bund – a […]
Blood Bikes Northwest receive €26,000 from AIB community fund
Blood Bikes Northwest today announced that it has been nominated by their local community to receive €26,000 in funding from the fourth annual AIB Community €1 Million Fund to help with its work in the Donegal community. In just four years, the AIB Community €1 Million Fund will have supported nearly 300 charities across Ireland. […]
Shay Given to be special guest as Breast Cancer Ball returns
FORMER Republic of Ireland goalkeeper and Lifford native Shay Given will be the special guest at the annual Breast Cancer Ball which will take place in December. Details of the annual fundraising event have been announced – the charity ball taking place at the Silver Tassie Hotel, Letterkenny on Friday, December 5. This much loved […]
Kinnegar Brewing celebrates Oktoberfest in style
KINNEGAR Brewing brought a taste of Bavaria to Donegal with its annual Oktoberfest celebration in Letterkenny over the weekend. Guests sipped on authentic brews served in traditional steins, while enjoying freshly baked pretzels and sizzling bratwurst, all in a fully decked-out beer hall. The weekend was filled with live music and staff embraced the spirit […]
Funeral takes place in England of Letterkenny native, Lolly Loftus
THE large congregation who attended the Requiem Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Quex Road, Kilburn, London for the recently deceased Lolly Loftus, bore testimony to the high esteem in which she was held by her family, friends and community. A member of a well known and much respected Letterkenny family, Loreta was born in […]