Clare McNickle has offered a big thank you to her friends and many customers for their loyal support as she confirms her plans to close Clare Clothing in Letterkenny. News that Clare Clothing is to close after almost 26 years has prompted many messages of goodwill, but it will be seen as yet another major […]
Donegal households hit hard by soaring oil prices
A Donegal councillor says people living in homes affected by defective concrete blocks are being hit hardest by soaring oil prices. Councillor Joy Beard has warned that families across the county are facing ‘enormous pressure’ as the cost of home heating oil continues to rise sharply due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. […]
900 trees handed out to groups throughout Donegal
ALMOST 900 trees have been handed out to groups throughout Donegal. Donegal County Council distributed the trees at an event at St. Eunan’s GAA in Letterkenny on Friday. The event, delivered in collaboration with the Burrenbeo Trust through the Hare’s Corner Project, provided a major boost for biodiversity action across the county. Advertisement Almost 9,000 […]
Funding boost for seven agricultural shows in Donegal
Seven agricultural shows in Donegal have received funding totalling €59,400. The funding is part of an overall package of €1,046,400 announced by the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary. The breakdown of the Donegal allocation is as follows: Advertisement Ardara Show (Saturday, August 4) €8,400. Ballyshannon Agricultural Show (Sunday, August […]
‘Letterkenny needs a Town Bus Service’ – Cllr
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A Letterkenny councillor wants the National Transport Authority (NTA) to step up plans to introduce a new town bus service to the town. Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh said the town has been without a service for a number of weeks since the previous service, operated by a private bus company, was discontinued. And he wants Donegal […]
Great turn-out for launch of Lynn Campbell’s new album
LIFFORD singer-songwriter Lynn Campbell celebrated the launch of her much-anticipated new album – The Story of Jack and Mary – at a special event in Lifford Old Courthouse. Lynn is a much-loved performer right across the north west and family members, friends and fans of her music joined her on the night. A number of […]
From ‘Bag Man’ in Gander to front row in An Grianán Theatre
AN Aer Lingus official who flew to Gander in Newfoundland in 2001 to help co-ordinate the return of stranded passengers and a stricken Aer Lingus plane, says he cannot wait to come to An Grianán Theatre this week to see Letterkenny Musical Society’s production of ‘Come from Away’. Speaking this week, Dermot McShane, explained how in […]
Murder probe after woman found dead in Enniskillen
POLICE have launched a murder investigation following the death of a women in Enniskillen last night. The woman’s body was found at a house in the Corban Avenue area of the town. Detective Chief Inspector Gary Robinson, from the Major Investigation Team, said: “Police received a report that a man driving a grey Nissan Juke […]
FUEL COST RISES: Garda warning over home heating oil thefts
GARDAÍ in Donegal have warned that due to the sudden increase in the price of oil, there may be a surge in incidents of theft of home heating oil. Gardaí have asked the public to be extra vigilant to help avoid their homes being targeted. And they have also issued a list of preventative measures which […]
North West Learning City Region relaunched in landmark cross-border education partnership
COMMUNITY leaders, educators and civic representatives gathered at Ulster University’s Derry campus to mark the relaunch of the North West Learning City Region, a major milestone in cross-border collaboration and lifelong learning. The move builds on the existing Derry City and Strabane Learning City designation, part of UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC), and reflects the strong educational, cultural […]