AFTER four suspense-filled weeks on our screens, Letterkenny woman Kelley Higgins is back to “normality”, returning to work following last week’s thrilling finale of The Traitors Ireland. The series, which wrapped up last week, had the nation on the edge of its seat, amassing over 4 million streams on RTÉ Player to date. But for Kelley, […]
Family reunited with their late father’s Mercedes
SIX years ago, Liam Travers’ cherished Mercedes was traded into iMotors. His son Marc recently reached out to the well-known dealership based in Letterkenny through social media, hoping to track down his late father’s car. After the post was widely shared, iMotors’ General Manager, Michael Krosendijk, was tagged and reached out to Marc with incredible […]
Lots to see and do at the Ploughing Championships
by Mia Regan A RECORD-breaking number of people attended the Ploughing Championships in Tullamore, Offaly, earlier this month, with Europe’s largest agricultural event attracted 225,000 visitors. “This year, there were plenty of familiar faces and well-known brands everywhere. Advertisement “For those who aren’t too big into machinery and livestock, there was enough food, fashion and events for […]
The man behind the mic
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With over a decade of experience in local radio and more than one hundred podcast episodes to his name, Tony McGettigan has established himself as a dedicated voice in Irish country music storytelling. Throughout his radio and podcasting career, the Lettermacaward man has interviewed some of the biggest names in the country music scene, from […]
Renowned actors coming to Glenties to honour Friel
A star-studded weekend of events will take place next month to celebrate the life and work of one of Ireland’s most influential writers, Brian Friel. From October 3 to 5, Glenties in Donegal will welcome internationally acclaimed actors including Sinéad Cusack, Adrian Dunbar, Stephen Rea, and Ciarán Hinds who will take part in performances, readings, […]
Letterkenny chamber marks 60 years at special event
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by Diarmaid Doherty It was a night of celebration and nostalgia at Castle Grove House on Thursday evening as Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce hosted a special function to mark its 60th anniversary. Chamber members gathered to honour an organisation that first met in March 1965 – and 60 years on, is as strong and vibrant […]
Oran swaps Garda dreams for architectural ambition
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by Róise Collins AT just 25, Oran McDevitt has already carved out a place for himself in Donegal’s architectural landscape. Hailing from the small village of Doochary, Oran didn’t always see architecture in his future. He once thought his path would lead to the Gardaí. Advertisement But a well-timed suggestion from his mother set him […]
David Craig will step away from his career as a wedding singer at the end of 2026
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By Dionne Meehan AFTER years of serenading couples on their big day, Inch Island’s David Craig has decided to step away from his career as a wedding singer. Shifting his focus to new projects, David, who is a brick-layer by trade, announced he will be releasing new music as a solo artist in the coming […]
The way we were
SEPTEMBER 13, 1975 Meevagh’s modern boatyard, a big step forward in Rosgoill AN industrial upsurge in the Rosgoill peninsula promised by an advanced factory has been given the welcome seal of reality by the expansion of a traditional craft in the boatyard at Meevagh, on the scenic Atlantic Drive. Advertisement At the time the company […]
St Eunan’s reunion rekindles old memories and lifelong friendships
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By Paddy Walsh THEY came from Sydney, Australia; from Florida and Martha’s Vineyard, U.S.A.; and even from Kilmacrenan, Ireland. For many of them, they hadn’t seen each other for half a century but last weekend over 40 of those who ventured through St. Eunan’s College during the years 1970-75 met again for their 50th reunion. […]