Every October, as the evenings grow darker, excitement builds for Halloween across Ireland. But alongside the spooky fun and deep-rooted tradition, there’s a concern for parents: the increasing number of teenagers and tweens getting their hands on fireworks. What might seem like harmless fun or a quick thrill can, in a split second, turn into […]
FRESH TAKE: The rituals of bygone days still speak to us
Premium
By Sabrina Sweeney Carving a scary face into a pumpkin is a firm favourite in our house at this time of year. But lately I’ve been thinking there might be merit in keeping a small bonfire going in the garden too, or maybe even trying a bit of divination while I’m at it. Not for […]
Donegal pilgrims make special journey to Italy for jubilee
Premium
PARISHIONERS from St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny took part in a special Pilgrimage of Hope in Italy where they visited a number of sacred locations including San Giovanni, Assisi and Rome. The pilgrimage took place from October 6 to 14 and was led by Monsignor Kevin Gillespie. For those taking part in the pilgrimage, it was an […]
Wedding of the week: Glaswegian couple find love in Gaoth Dobhair
ALTHOUGH Shannon and her husband Brendan grew up just five minutes apart in Glasgow, went to the same school and shared mutual friends, their paths never crossed. That was until six years ago when a trip to Gaoth Dobhair, the beloved home of their grandparents, changed everything. Meeting at a Wolfe Tones concert in Seán […]
George Shaw’s journey back to his roots
Premium
By Brian McDaid WE are sitting in the reception area of the Station House Hotel in Letterkenny on a Saturday night. One of its residents here for the weekend has taken time out from a family function to have a chat about his connections with the town. It has been eight years since he was […]
First ever Harvest of Hope Festival a wonderful success
FARM families enjoyed a day of community fun and wellbeing at the first-ever Harvest of Hope Wellbeing Festival for Donegal farmers which took place on Sunday at the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny. The free, family-friendly event was organised by Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC) as part of Connecting for Life Donegal event, with support from the […]
‘Carl was just so loved’
Premium
A sponsored walk in memory of Carl Henderson is to take place, marking six months since the father-of-three died while climbing Errigal
Memories rekindled at 30-year nursing reunion celebration
IT was a night of memories and celebration for a group of 25 nurses who came together to mark a special milestone last Friday night. The group reunited to celebrate 30 years since commencing their general nurse training. The special event was held in the Radisson Hotel in Letterkenny where laughter, stories, and memories flowed late […]
A new chapter for Muff’s Mura McLaughlin
Premium
By Eoghan O’Boyle EVERY community, large or small, is driven by the sacrifices made by caring, dedicated and hardworking volunteers who, without pay, give their time and resources in a bid to improve the area that they live in, and Muff village is no exception. This small village is filled with volunteers eager to make […]
Two awards for defective concrete crisis production
Premium
A FILM highlighting the defective concrete crisis in Donegal has won two awards. Galar, directed by Inishowen filmmaker Niall Duffy, scooped Best Irish Short Film and Best Actor (Mark Loughran), at the Dublin International Short Film and Music Festival. While a few of the cast and crew were in Ballyliffin for the Disappear Here Film Festival, cast member Barry O’Donnell was […]