CEOL, cairdeas agus cultúr were at the heart of a memorable weekend as members of Cór Ailigh returned from a highly successful visit to Glasgow and Edinburgh as part of the choir’s 25th anniversary celebrations. Under the direction of Musical Director Anne Nicholls, the choir enjoyed a packed programme of performances and cultural events that […]
John Wilkie’s epic journey – ‘One I’ll never forget’
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By Paddy Walsh WHEN someone has returned from one of the experiences of a lifetime by reaching Everest Base Camp, the most obvious question to ask is, would he do it again? “I probably would do it again.” Pause. “But not today…!” Advertisement But you can be sure for the man who has already climbed […]
YOUR MONEY: Why investing is no longer just for the wealthy
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FOR a long time, investing felt like something other people did, those with spare capital, specialist knowledge or access to the right advisers. That perception is changing and for good reason. With inflation eroding the value of savings and deposit rates struggling to keep pace, more people in Ireland are beginning to ask whether their […]
Rolling back the years in style at vintage car day
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By Paddy Walsh IT was a day of veterans and vintage vehicles in Letterkenny on Sunday. The vintage came in the shapes and sizes of the, mainly, cars that occupied the open space at the rear of the Clanree Hotel. Advertisement And among the veterans at the Donegal Vintage Classic Car and Heritage Club annual […]
FRESH TAKE: Bishop Coll’s reflections on AI make for interesting debate
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WATCHING children today, it is striking how instinctively they turn to technology. They know how to find shortcuts in seconds and if there’s an option to speak rather than type, many will choose it. It’s not a criticism; every generation embraces the tools available to it. But it does raise questions. Hardly a week passes […]
Maple Group raises €1,000 for Donegal Community Counselling Services
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THE Maple Group, with seven stores located across Donegal in Derrybeg, Carrigart, Castlefin, Falcarragh, Burtonport, Moville and Ballyliffin, has raised €1,000 in support of the Donegal Community Counselling Services at Donegal Women’s Centre. The donation will provide vital support for counselling services across the county. The services help individuals, families, and communities access essential mental […]
CHANNEL HOPPER: Wild Conamara – More good than bad
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Wild Conamara – RTÉ1, Sunday, 6.30pm Dear England – BBC1, Sunday, 9pm Shergar: The Racehorse And The IRA – Channel 4, Saturday, 8.30pm Advertisement Miles Davis: Birth Of The Cool – BBC4, Friday, 9pm Connemara” is the usual spelling for that part of Ireland, but RTÉ have opted for the Irish spelling in their new Sunday night natural history […]
Carrigans pupils enjoy a field trip to the beach in Rathmullan
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PUPILS from 5th and 6th classes at Scoil an Linbh Íosa in Carrigans took part in a beach exploration workshop hosted by An Taisce’s Green-Schools at Rathmullan beach on Wednesday. The group is one of 111 classes from 47 schools nationwide that recently took part in the SeaKeepers Project, and were the lucky winners of […]
Donegal MACE stores recognised for retail excellence
THREE Donegal stores have been honoured at the MACE Excellence Awards, with a Letterkenny outlet also scooping one of the night’s top prizes. Brogan’s MACE Dry Arch in Letterkenny, O’Donnell’s MACE Crolly, and O’Donnell’s MACE Kilmacrennan all received MACE Excellence Awards at the ceremony, held at Lawlor’s Hotel in Naas. Brogan’s MACE Dry Arch went […]
Milford musician returning to his roots at homecoming gig
ACCLAIMED Milford pianist and composer Gerard O’Donnell is returning to Donegal this month for a special performance in Letterkenny. He is a member of The Balor Piano Trio, along with violinist Pavle Marinković from Serbia and cellist Marta Tobar from Spain, who are performing at the Regional Cultural Centre on Saturday, June 13. Gerard is widely […]