GROWING up in rural Donegal, Emma Nelis watched the Rose of Tralee festival at home with her family every year. As a little girl, the Gartan native dreamed of one day joining the “amazing women” on the big stage. That dream is about to materialise as Emma has been chosen to represent Donegal at the […]
‘Woodland NS has always held a special place in my heart’
THE new principal of Woodland National School says he feels “incredibly honoured” to step into his new role. Aidan Campbell, who is from the Woodlands area of Letterkenny, will join the school this August as pupils return for the new academic year. The son of Irene and Neil, he is the current principal of St Fiachra’s […]
Wedding of the Week: From a Manhattan rooftop to a three-day Donegal wedding
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WHEN Séamus Breen met Arnoldo Sandoval amidst the quiet, locked-down streets of New York City in May 2020, little did they know that a three day wedding was awaiting them six years later. Convoy native Séamus and New York born Arnoldo have built a life together in Fairfield, Connecticut with their three beloved dogs, Billie, Nora […]
Studio named in honour of Moya Brennan would have made singer ‘very proud’
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A NEW creative space for artists has been dedicated to the late Donegal musician, Moya Brennan. An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny officially opened its new studio which provides a flexible space to support artistic development. The studio can accommodate a wide range of activity from rehearsals to workshops, performances to education programmes. Advertisement At the […]
Donegal band bringing tunes to your front doorstep
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A DONEGAL band is at the helm of a new gig experience bringing live music into people’s homes. Aaron Coleman, Matthew Melia and Ciaran McBrearty of Letterkenny-based band Bootleg have launched a new initiative called Gig in a Gaff. The clue is in the name: the idea is to fill sitting rooms and kitchens up […]
The Way We Were
Naomi Hamilton O’Donnell delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. July 3, 1976 A cannon at the bottom of the garden Advertisement “IT’S NOT EVERY DAY you find a cannon at the bottom of the garden,” said Mr. Reggie McAuley, of Leckview, Letterkenny. Mr. McAuley is one of Letterkenny’s […]
Letterkenny man warmly welcomed after 600km trek to Kinsale
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By Naomi Hamilton O’Donnell A DONEGAL man who walked 600km along a historic route to Kinsale had a triumphant welcome at his destination. Adrian Gallagher, who is from Carrigart but lives in Letterkenny, set out on foot from Donegal Castle and arrived in Co Cork just over three weeks later. Advertisement He told the Donegal […]
Taxi drivers highlight issues within the changing industry
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TAXI drivers in Letterkenny have spoken out on the issues they face with claims that some drivers don’t want to work at night because it’s too dangerous. A shortage of taxis is being put down to increasing difficulties for those working in the profession. Some of the issues present in the taxi industry were raised in […]
100th birthday celebrations for nurse Anna
By Tommy Curran Warm congratulations were extended to the much loved nurse Anna (Cecilia) Gallagher on Monday past as she celebrated her 100th birthday at her home in An Draoighean, Magherclogher, Bunbeg. Throughout her long and fulfilling life, Anna devoted herself to caring for others, spending many years in the nursing profession where her kindness, […]
The way we were
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Aoife Doherty delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. June 19, 1976 Forty overseas teams for Circuit of Donegal Advertisement DONEGAL’S biggest tourist-drawing event, estimated to be worth £250,000 in tourist revenue, begins this Friday afternoon when from 2pm, 123 special cars will move out from their headquarters at Ballyraine Hotel, […]