The Donegal man mentored by acclaimed pianist


by Kate Heaney PERMISSION to practise on the Loreto Letterkenny’s Steinway piano, in advance of a 15-year-old getting ready to sit a Royal Irish Academy of Music exam, changed the life of a Milford teenager from which he has never looked back. Gerard O’Donnell, pictured right, was practising his pieces on the piano as people milled […]


From a Donegal sunset into a Yorkshire dawn


by Paddy Walsh SIX and a half years after there had been a warm welcome in the hills for them, two clerics, Rev David and Heather Houlton, are preparing to take their leave off their parishes and their home in Letterkenny. The Church of Ireland community along with representatives from other denominations and local schools […]


Local hero rescues man from house fire


THE heroic actions of a young Ballyare man saved the life of an elderly man when he entered the burning house at Corkey Manorcunningham to rescue his grandfather’s neighbour. Kealan Dolan put aside his own safety after he noticed smoke coming from the elderly man’s house eight days ago. He jumped from his jeep and […]


Errigal engagement: Evangeline says YES to Patrick at the summit


LETTERKENNY man Patrick Hegarty has mustered the courage to propose to his girlfriend, Evangeline Vieira-Miller, at the summit of Errigal Mountain, and thankfully she accepted. Patrick, who moved to Australia in 2004 at the age of nine, has been traveling across Europe for the past year with his new Australian fiancée, Evangeline. The pinnacle of […]


The Diamond reopens in Donegal town ahead of festival


THE Diamond in Donegal town is set to reopen to the public today following an extensive regeneration project. This is a partial reopening as there remains one small section of paving to be completed next month. A statement from Donegal County Council outlines: Advertisement “The project has seen the refurbishment of the iconic Diamond area […]


Discover Donegal’s amazing mini zoo


TROPICAL World is an extraordinary mini zoo where nature’s wonders come to life. Located beside Donegal’s premier garden centre, Alcorns, and the delightful Thyme Out café tearooms, Tropical World offers an immersive experience for visitors of all ages. Step into a world of winged, furry and many-legged creatures and indulge your senses in a vibrant […]