SINCE Tuesday night, Leslie Long and Kathleen Ruddy’s musical, Caisleáin Óir, has been drawing record crowds to An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny.
Milford Inn hotel to re-open next week
THE Milford Inn is to re-open for business next Friday, managed by Neil Blaney and his family on behalf of a group of investors. Up to 50 jobs could be created.
Peaky Blinders boost for Donegal hat maker
A SMALL family-run hat making business in Donegal has received an unseasonal sales boost thanks to the hit BBC TV series, Peaky Blinders.
No fatal injuries after car crash
GARDAI have confirmed there were no fatalities in this morning’s serious car crash on the outskirts of Letterkenny.
Doherty’s Harcourt profits double
THE Dublin based property group led by Buncrana businessman, Mr Pat Doherty, doubled its operating profit last year.
Ombudsman investigates ‘Mary Boyle’ dig search
A NATIONAL newspaper has reported that an investigation into the digging of a suspected child grave by gardaí with a JCB, instead of traditional forensic techniques, has been launched this week.
Separate Ballintra deaths laid to rest today and tomorrow
THE two men who died in unrelated incidents in the Ballintra area of South Donegal on Friday have both been named and will be laid to rest today and tomorrow.
Sudden death of Ballindrait girl (7)
THE funeral takes place this afternoon of a young East Donegal girl who died at the weekend after taking ill suddenly last week.
Long awaited approval for Gaoth Dobhair sewerage scheme
MINISTER for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Mr Phil Hogan, announced on Friday that he has approved the estimated €13 million funding for the long-awaited Gweedore Sewerage Scheme.