A DONEGAL-based weaving student with a keen interest in Irish culture is hoping to set up his own designer tweed business this summer. Once looking at weaving as a hobby, Dean Stapleton is now working towards making it his full time career. Beginning his weaving journey on a small table top loom, it wasn’t long until […]
New ambulance and first responders for Arranmore Island
MONDAY was a big day on Arranmore Island with the arrival of a new ambulance and the presentation of First Responder Certificates to ten local people who underwent the training course. The special presentation was held at CFFAM, Ionad an Chrois Bhealaigh, the island’s Community Centre. The group of volunteers, led by John McCafferty, recently […]
Family, friends and musicians pay tribute to Hugh McLean
By Paddy Walsh There could have been no more appropriate opening song to the night that honoured the late Hugh McLean. Family, friends and fellow musicians – in many ways they amounted to the same thing – heard Evelyn Gallagher poignantly perform Johnny Cash’s ‘I Still Miss Someone.’ Advertisement And the many people, who are […]
Letterkenny Credit Union honours retiring directors
LETTERKENNY Credit Union paid tribute to three outgoing directors on Saturday night acknowledging their “unwavering dedication, professionalism, and commitment” over a combined 70 years of service. Many tributes were paid to retiring Directors Maureen O’Donnell, Mary Forde and Jim Toner who all served voluntarily as directors and left a rich legacy. The three outgoing Directors […]
Gaoth Dobhair pupils on way to World Robotics Championship
THE Pobal Scoil Ghaoth Dobhair Robotics Team has achieved a remarkable goal by winning the VEX Robotics All-Ireland Championship which was held in MTU, Cork recently. Their win means they will now represent Ireland at the prestigious VEX Robotics World Championship which will takes place in Dallas, Texas from April 25 to 27 and are […]
RNLI celebration at Westminster Abbey
A special service to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the RNLI which was founded in 1824 was held in Westminster Abbey, London on Monday. The service was conducted by the Very Reverend David Hoyle KVCO, MBE Dead of Westminster and the congregation was made up of representatives from volunteer lifeboat officers, crew, fundraisers and volunteers […]
Standing ovation for Paddy Diver
by Louise Doyle HUNDREDS of people took to their feet in a rousing standing ovation on Monday night to thank tireless and relentless 100 per cent redress campaigner Paddy Diver. It was standing room only in An Grianan Hotel in Burt, where the gravity of day-to-day life for families living in homes with defective concrete blocks and those otherwise […]
Hospital workers hold vigil in solidarity with Gaza colleagues
BY JEROME HUGHES HEALTHCARE workers attached to Letterkenny University Hospital are demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza to allow for the delivery of food, water and life-saving medication. Members of the public joined with the workers this week to hold a vigil outside the hospital to honour doctors, nurses and paramedics who have been killed […]