ON A recent visit to Lanzarote Paddy Walsh spent some time with Rory Gallagher in his pub which has become a mecca for Donegal holidaymakers on the island.
US author finds inspiration in his Donegal roots
A RETIRED American engineer of Donegal descent has turned family history notes collected over several decades into a gripping historical fiction.
Emotional arrival in Paris for Gaoth Dobhair charity cyclist Jordanna
LAST Friday a young Gaoth Dobhair woman landed at the Eiffel Tower in Paris having cycled for five days from Dublin all in aid of a charity very close to her heart.
EXCLUSIVE: de Gallaí hails Letterkenny actor’s ‘Rising’ performance as amazing
A NEW play telling the story of the 1916 Rising in a very unique ‘Vaudeville’ way, starring a young Letterkenny actor in his first professional role and choreographed by a well-known West Donegal man, closes this weekend after its very first run.
EXCLUSIVE: Glen’s Kedar vies for place on pop guru’s new boy band
A TALENTED Donegal teenager will this weekend continue in his bid to become a member of pop guru Louis Walsh’s latest boy band outfit.
Victorious Moffett savours special win at Donegal Rally
DONEGAL International Rally winner Sam Moffett said it would take some time for it to sink in with him that he had actually clinched the prestigious title.
Refurbished play area opens at Letterkenny Town Park
ON TUESDAY afternoon the newly refurbished Sweet Factory play in Letterkenny’s Bernard McGlinchey Town Park was officially re-opened.
Exciting second year for traditional music summer school Ceol na Coille
CEOL na Coille Summer School of Irish Traditional Music will be held at Glenswilly National School from July 15 to 19 and again is attracting participants from all over including all around Ireland, Scotland, Sweden and Argentina.
Expenses claim by three councillors for SIPO
ALLEGATIONS of irregularities relating to the expenses of three county councillors in Donegal have been referred to the Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPO).
€27k grant for county council under anti-litter and graffiti scheme
DONEGAL County Council is to receive €27,000 under the 2013 Anti-Litter and Anti-Graffiti Awareness Grant Scheme.