By Rebecca Crockett Donegal musician Ellie Carson has been honoured by the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM), receiving a national award for singing. The 17-year-old from Glenmaquin near Letterkenny won the RIAM Spotlight Award for her impressive distinction grade in her Senior Certificate singing exam. Advertisement Ellie said when she found out about the […]
Charity to benefit from robbery involving Romanian gang
Money stolen during a robbery on an antique shop in Letterkenny has been donated to the Little Blue Heroes charity. The cash, totalling €1,170, was discovered on a member of a Romanian gang who stole around €30,000 in cash and jewellery from Mourne Antiques on the town’s Main Street on January 18, 2020. The gang […]
Hannah sparkles at Milan Jewellery Week
By Harry Walsh GLENTIES jewellery designer Hannah McGuinness was the winner of a top award at the Milan Jewellery Week held recently in the Italian city. One of the most glittering and exciting events of the year, the annual Artistar exhibition celebrates tradition and innovation in the world of international jewellery. These awards are the […]
Boil Water Notice issued in Glenties-Ardara
Uisce Éireann has issued a Boil Water Notice for customers supplied by Glenties – Ardara Public Water Supply in Donegal. As a result of Storm Darragh, the BWN is being issued to protect the health of approximately 3,576 customers due to increased turbidity impacting the treatment process at the water treatment plant. Customers can check […]
Padraig’s amazing journey to Paradise
By Róise Collins Two years after taking up photography as a hobby, a Donegal student found himself pitchside to cover the action as Celtic took on Club Brugge in the Champions League at Celtic Park last Wednesday night. For Dore man, Padraig (Paddy) McFadden the journey to ‘Paradise’ has rounded off a remarkable few years. Advertisement […]
Fined for shouting abuse at preacher at Letterkenny’s Market Square
A Letterkenny man who shouted abuse at a male preacher has been fined at the local District Court. Arthur Gent, with an address at Lui na Greine, Oldtown, was charged with threatening and abusive behaviour and with refusing to comply with the directions of a Garda. Gardaí had been alerted to the scene at the […]
Paddy Diver calls for halt to Bradley criticism
by Louise Doyle CAMPAIGNER and defective concrete blocks homeowner Paddy Diver has called on Fine Gael not to allow Senator Bradley to “take the brunt” of people’s anger after a stinging backlash in the wake of her general election defeat interview. The senator of four months, who lost out on a Dáil seat at the weekend, received […]
Priest urges young people to be kind to one another
A Letterkenny priest has urged young people to be kind to one another in difficult times. Monsignor Kevin Gillespie made his comments at the Requiem Mass in St. Eunan’s Cathedral on Wednesday of Fionn McLaughlin, 7 Raymoghey Heights, Manorcunningham, who died suddenly last weekend. Chief Celebrant, Mgr Gillespie was joined by con-celebrants Fr Martin Cunnigham, […]
“We were careful not to risk taking just one seat”
By Dionne Meehan SINN FÉIN’S Pearse Doherty has praised the performance of his fellow party member Cllr Noel Jordan despite losing out on one of the five seats in the Donegal constituency at the weekend. Similar to their strategy in 2016, Sinn Féin selected three candidates to contest this year’s general election. Advertisement Cllr Noel […]
Storm Darragh update: Number of power outages grows across Donegal
ESB crews are working throughout the day in an attempt to restore power to the homes and businesses impacted by power cuts across Donegal. A number of new outages have been reported since this morning and ESB personnel have been out since early morning working to repair faults. Customers right around the county are without […]