THIS morning will be cloudy and wet, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle spreading north-eastwards. There will be further outbreaks of rain and drizzle into the afternoon, though it will become lighter and patchier by evening time, with a good deal of dry weather at that stage, though it will remain mostly cloudy. Highest temperatures […]
British comedy duo embark on epic coastal adventure in Donegal
By Caolagh Grimes POPULAR British comedians, Babatunde Aléshé and Finlay Christie have tried their hand at sea stack climbing in Donegal as part of a new tourism promotion. The duo are fronting a Tourism Ireland campaign titled ‘Coast to Coast: The Scenic Route’ to highlight the Wild Atlantic Way and the Causeway Coastal Route’s staggering […]
Funeral arrangements confirmed for Lifford woman who died in Tyrone collision
THE funeral arrangements have been confirmed for the Donegal woman who died following a fatal road collision near Omagh over the weekend. 82-year-old Bernadette Cranley (pictured) from Lifford lost her life in a two-vehicle collision on Saturday. Her funeral Mass will take place at St Patrick`s Church, Murlog, Lifford on Thursday afternoon. Advertisement Police confirmed […]
Dan McTeague – A life filled with song, faith, warmth and love
By Diarmaid Doherty How many times over the years did Dan McTeague join with his fellow singers and bring joy to the congregations at St. Eunan’s Cathedral? How often did he cause hearts to stir as he trilled the notes of the Panus Angelicum? How often did he cause the feet of the faithful to […]
Teachers share learning in new Education Centre in Letterkenny
TEACHERS from seven post primary schools recently came together in the new Donegal Education Support Centre now based in Letterkenny, to share their experience and learning from a two year programme called ‘Teaching & Learning for the 21st Century” (TL21). The workshops were based on a Continuing Professional Development programme for teachers and school leaders […]
Letterkenny’s new B&Q store opens on Friday
LETTERKENNY’S brand new B&Q store will open on Friday – creating 35 new jobs in the process. The new 35,000 square foot store is located at Letterkenny Retail Park, the site of the previous Homebase store. B&Q will employ 35 staff, 19 of whom have transferred from Homebase. Advertisement The new store has been remodelled and refreshed with […]
Eight years on and still no sign of a new ferry for Tory – TD
DONEGAL TD and Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Finance, Deputy Pearse Doherty, has questioned the Minister for Rural and Community Development on the failure to deliver a new ferry to service Tory island. The Minister for Rural and Community Development agreed to visit Magheraroarty pier later in the summer and meet with Deputy Doherty to discuss the […]
Bus Éireann apologise over ‘ghost’ service
by Chris Ashmore BUS Éireann has apologised for an error in a press release regarding a ‘ghost’ bus service from Dublin Airport to Letterkenny that does not exist. A new timetable for the Expressway Route 32 service between Letterkenny and the capital, via Dublin Airport, was introduced yesterday (Sunday). Advertisement Announcing details of the updated […]
Children invited to plant and grow their own giant sunflowers
Spraoi agus Spórt has announced a free Giant Sunflower Planting and Giveaway this weekend. The event takes place on Saturday at Carndonagh Nursery and Garden Centre between 10am and 3pm. Spraoi agus Spórt have 200 Giant Sunflower seedlings ready to be planted, and they are inviting children to come along, plant one, and take it […]
Active Travel projects in Letterkenny to be opposed
By Chris Ashmore A LOCAL councillor believes that now is not the time to proceed with a number of Active Travel projects in Letterkenny as the town is choking with traffic congestion. The topic is expected to generate some lively debate at today’s meeting of Donegal County Council in Lifford, where councillors will be asked […]