By Evelyn Cullen WITH a name like Biddy McLaughlin you would be forgiven for thinking she is from Donegal. In fact Biddy was born and grew up in Dublin, in a rural ‘no man’s-land’ called ‘The Ward’ on the Meath/Dublin border, but her father and his people are from Urris-managh, Inishowen. Advertisement Her Uncle Dan, known […]
Loads happening at An Grianán as the birthday celebrations continue
By Paul McElwee LETTERKENNY’S iconic An Grianán Theatre will this evening host a special event as part of its 25th birthday celebrations. A performance by CoisCéim Dance Theatre, one of the first acts to perform at the theatre following its opening a quarter of a century ago, will once again take to the stage after […]
Buncrana tidies up as Donegal’s top town
By Paul McElwee BUNCRANA folk were celebrating this week after the town scooped the accolade of being Donegal’s tidiest town for the third year in a row. The news emerged as the annual Tidy Town’s competition, sponsored by SuperValu, announced their winners at Friday’s ceremony in Croke Park, which was live-streamed to countless watchers hoping […]
Fresh efforts to improve air quality in Letterkenny
SITUATED behind the Donegal County Museum on the High Road in Letterkenny is a rather undistinguished green metal cabinet. It’s fair to assume that – even if it was in a more public place – the vast majority of people would not know what it is for if they were asked. It would be no […]
Death occurs of Gaoth Dobhair nun who spent much of her life in the Far East
MOVING tributes have been paid to Gaoth Dobhair nun, Sr Brid Gallagher following her recent passing in the Lake House Nursing Home in Portnablagh. Sr Brid (Sr. Joseph de St. Brendan), a much loved and inspiring member of the Little Sisters of the Poor, and seen by all as a beacon of light and hope to […]
People Before Profit’s Carol Gallagher to contest election in Donegal
WITH the General Election campaign now firmly up and running, another new candidate has been added to the list of those seeking election in Donegal. People Before Profit has announced that Carol Gallagher will seek a seat on behalf of the party in the Donegal constituency. Ms Gallagher was recently a party candidate in the […]
Thirty property acquisitions needed for Donegal’s biggest road infrastructure
by Louise Doyle THIRTY property acquisitions are needed to enable the single biggest road construction project in Donegal, to date. The Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) will transform the core road network and includes significant active travel provision. Advertisement It will be the single biggest road construction project in Donegal, to date, and aims to deliver significant improvements in three […]
Parenting: I always think it’s nice when Santa brings the kids something to read
It’s November, so that means that the Christmas shopping is underway. Yes, I know it’s too early for some, but when you’ve got young kids, it’s wise to be organised in good time and also to spread the cost. The old adage that Santa likes to bring four things at Christmas can be helpful: Something […]
Suspended sentence for man who pleaded guilty to single punch assault
A CONVOY man was handed a two year suspended jail sentence after admitting throwing a punch at another man who had climbed into a car mistakenly believing it was a taxi after a night out. Kyle Leeper, with an address at Carrickbrack, was charged with a single count of assault causing harm when he appeared […]
Alzheimer Society of Ireland hosting event in Jackson’s Hotel
By Paul McElwee THE Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) Friends of ASI group will hold a special community event in the Drumboe Suite in Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey on Tuesday, November 19. The organisers are hoping to increase understanding surrounding the condition, while encouraging services and residents in Donegal to create a dementia-inclusive society. Advertisement Around […]