By Paddy Walsh RESIDENTS of one of Letterkenny’s most iconic areas have called for recognition and support in their efforts to preserve and protect it. Once known as Major’s Lane, but for close to two centuries marching to the name of the much better known Rosemount, the area is steeped in history and has continued […]
Donegal Vintage Club annual rally
THE Donegal Vintage Club are holding their annual Vintage Rally on Saturday, August 16. The event, which will be held at Drumbarnett, Manorcunningham by kind permission of Colm Dillon Car Sales, is expected to attract a large crowd and a large number of exhibitors showing various items including vintage cars, tractors, lorries, stationary oil engines, […]
The Fahan man who built O’Connell Bridge in 1880
A SPECIAL talk will take place next week on the life and achievements of William Doherty who built O’Connell Bridge in 1880. William J Doherty was born in Donegal in 1834 and lived in Castletown, Fahan, at different times. The present owners of the property, the Lamberton family, have spent some time in renovating a […]
Japanese calligrapher in Letterkenny gives Irish names a new life
by Evelyn Cullen SINCE becoming an Irish citizen on Valentine’s Day this year, an occasion reported by this paper, Kazuko Uchida from Yokohama in Japan, has wasted no time in weaving her native culture into Irish life in the most unique way. Kazuko, who has lived in Letterkenny for the past seven years, recently launched her new […]
Channel hopper: Agnes turns podcaster in new Mrs Brown’s Boys
Destination X BBC1, Wednesday, 9pm Pray For Our Sinners RTE1, Wednesday, 9pm Advertisement Dexter: Resurrection Paramount Parenthood BBC1, Sunday, 7.20pm Mrs Brown’s Boys RTE1, Friday, 9.35pm It’s very easy to see the bloodline of BBC’s new “reality travel” series Destination X: it’s obviously taken the successful travel-by-teamwork theme of Race Across […]
Fresh Take: Back to school costs raises questions about funding model for public education
By Sabrina Sweeney There’s a ritual to August that many parents dread and that’s finalising the back-to-school list. Even those super organised parents who bought uniforms at the end of June will likely have a few extras to buy before the summer ends. Regardless of the type of parent you are or when you manage […]
Parenting column: Potty training season is here…
It’s potty training season! These days, Letterkenny Babies Facebook page receives frequent messages from parents asking for tips and advice about how best to potty train their tot. It might be prompted by the milder weather, as kids tend to run around stripped to the bare minimum during potty training or it might be that […]
Vintage Tractor Run and show on Sunday
THE annual Finn Valley Vintage Tractor Run and Static Show will take place this coming weekend. The event will again be held at the Red Hughs GAA grounds on Sunday, August 10, at Monellan, Crossroads, Killygordon (F93YR89) with all monies raised going to local charities. Registration begins at 12 noon (€20 per tractor) and the […]
Cloughaneely bands off to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
EXCITEMENT is building in Falcarragh as both the junior and senior Cloughaneely bands make their way to Wexford this weekend to take part in Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann –the pinnacle of Irish traditional music competitions. The junior band will be aiming to make history as they go for an incredible three-in-a-row title win, while the […]
Weather: Cloudy day with patchy drizzle
TODAY will be mostly cloudy with patchy drizzle to start. Sunny spells and drier weather is expected as the day goes on with scattered showers, largely drying out later. Highest temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees in moderate to fresh winds, strong near the northwest coast. Advertisement This evening there will be clear spells with […]