BY JEROME HUGHES A SCHOOL in Donegal that made the switch from teaching in Irish to English in the 1970s has now returned to its original roots, offering a full curriculum in the country’s native tongue. Keadue National School, situated between the fishing villages of Burtonport and Kincasslagh, was initially established as an Irish language […]
Major fundraiser launched to complete vital renovations
A MAJOR fundraiser hopes to raise €30,000 to complete vital renovations to the Coole Cranford Community Centre. This initiative comes after a €300,000 funding award from Pobal, requiring the community to match €30,000 to bring this project to fruition. The proposed renovations include the installation of new changing rooms and toilets, kitchen and versatile function rooms. These […]
Learner driver tests positive for cannabis at Garda checkpoint
By Diarmaid Doherty Gardaí in Letterkenny last night arrested a learner driver after they failed a roadside drug test and tested positive for cannabis. And while that person was being dealt with at the Garda checkpoint, another vehicle approached before carrying out a U-turn and driving away. Advertisement When it was eventually stopped by Gardaí, […]
Weather: Sunny spells forecast for St. Patrick’s Day
With St. Patrick’s Day celebrations getting underway all across the county, the forecast for this afternoon is for sunny spells, although there could be some rain showers. Large crowds will enjoy a host of parades and events around Donegal and Met Éireann is forecasting sunny spells and showers for today – although better sunshine is […]
Parenting column: Remembering lockdown four years on
By Louise Flanagan It’s been four years since the country locked down for our first rodeo with Covid – March 12, 2020. To mark the occasion, I’m going to do a lockdown lookback focusing on good family memories. Leo’s speech was like something from the sci-fi film, Independence Day. It came after other European heads […]
Special feature: Ronnie Blake knows which side his bread is buttered!
By Paddy Walsh Reared in Letterkenny, ‘bread’ in Rathmullan – Ronnie Blake knows which side his is buttered! And his stand at the Food Coast Donegal Showcase event displays what’s on offer. Located on the Pier Road, the business he runs with his wife, Caroline, continues to be hugely successful. “We originally opened a takeaway […]
Interview: ‘You go into denial but also survival mode’
Manager of Donegal Women’s Centre Mary Herlihy reflects on her cancer journey.
School debates: Glenswilly NS are top of the class
Glenswilly National School emerged victorious in the County Final of the Concern Primary Schools Debates competition which was held last Wednesday. The two participating schools, Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál, Letterkenny, and Glenswilly NS, went head to head debating the motion: ‘The business sector has the most important role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) […]
Call to light up iconic Celtic cross
TWENTY YEARS after the Celtic cross was erected outside St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny, a call has been made to light up the iconic landmark. Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh has suggested that spotlights could be placed under the cross which could have special filters to reflect colours for different events. At this week’s meeting of the […]