By Paddy Walsh PUB quiz question: Where did John Doherty open a bar in Letterkenny in the late 1830’s? And, for a bonus point (pint?), name his great, great, great-grandson who currently runs it? Advertisement Two questions that are fully answered in Kieran Kelly’s book ‘One for the Road’ which is to be launched next […]
Golden Jubilee celebrations for Fr Micheal McCullagh
CELEBRATIONS took place in Dungloe on Saturday to mark the Golden Jubilee of Fr Michael McCullagh, a native of the town. Fr McCullagh is a priest of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) and was the first Parish Priest of Knock where he still serves. He is a published author and has travelled extensively as […]
Shaun Patton to launch Buy-A-Brick campaign at Letterkenny Community Centre
Donegal GAA star Shaun Patton will officially launch the ‘Buy-A-Brick’ campaign at Letterkenny Community Centre next Wednesday, June 19. Work recently got underway on a major new €1.4 million development which will comprise a community building along with new dressing rooms. It will be known as the Jim Lynch Community Building in memory of the […]
Croithlí Distillery to host Earagail Arts Annual Festival launch
EARAGAIL Arts Festival will officially launch its 2024 programme of events at Croithlí Distillery this evening. The official launch will be performed by Pearse Doherty TD and the public is invited to join the celebrations at the West Donegal venue which will include musical entertainment by Síle Friel (The Friel Sisters) and Friends. Speaking ahead […]
Defective concrete scandal remains ‘top priority’ for McBrearty Jnr
by Louise Doyle INDEPENDENT councillor Frank McBrearty Jnr has described his re-election to Donegal County Council as being ‘vindicated in the court of public opinion’. The Raphoe-based councillor was re-elected to Lifford-Stranorlar Local Electoral Area (LEA) on Sunday in Finn Valley Leisure Centre. He secured 1,199 first preference votes and was re-elected on the seventh count with 1,939 […]
Buncrana gardaí renew appeal for info on missing teen
AN appeal has again been made by Donegal gardaí leading the investigation into the disappearance of teenager Steven Boyle. The 15 year old is 5’7″, has a medium build, brown hair, and blue eyes. When he went missing, Steven was wearing a black Nike hoodie and grey trousers. He was last seen on May 25 […]
Ramelton cousins to partake in skydive for Youth Suicide Prevention
By Dionne Meehan TWO cousins from Ramelton are preparing to partake in a sky dive in aid of Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland on July 20. Wanting to raise funds ahead of their thrilling experience, Ciara and Chantelle Murray have organised a fundraising Night at the Races in Lennon Lodge, Ramelton this Saturday, June 15. Advertisement […]
Special award for Lourdes volunteer, Paschal Blake
A LETTERKENNY man who has served the pilgrims of Lourdes for more than 30 years has been awarded the Medal of the Hospitality of Notre Dame de Lourdes. Paschal Blake, a former nurse, travels to the shrine every year and uses his nursing skills to care for pilgrims that are in need of his services. […]
Gaoth Dobhair boutique awarded for outstanding customer service
A small independent boutique has won the Highland Radio customer service award for Outstanding Business in Ladies Retail 2024. Buitic Eilish opened in August 2021 in Bunbeg, Gaoth Dobhair and is going from strength to strength. This quirky boutique promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. It is wheelchair friendly and has a childrens’ sensory corner for […]
Man who didn’t realise he was banned from driving is put off the road again
A MAN has been warned that he faces a custodial sentence if he is caught driving again while disqualified. Davit Bitadze (48), 3 Cnoc Ard is charged with having no driving licence and no insurance on February 23 last. The court heard how Bitadze had been stopped by gardaí at Ballykeeran, Kilmacrennan. Advertisement He was asked for his […]