THERE were great celebrations in Radisson Hotel in Sligo last week as the Central Hotel and Leisure Centre, Donegal Town, was awarded Best Local Hotel in the Irish Hotel Awards ceremony. Having scooped Best Family Hotel in 2022, the Central Hotel team are thrilled to be awarded Best Local Hotel for 2023. Receiving the coveted […]
Pilot scheme announced for Gaeltacht tradespeople
Údarás na Gaeltachta has announced a new pilot scheme Glasoiliúint, to assist Gaeltacht tradespeople and professionals seeking to update or learn new skills. Up to €2,000 will be available towards tuition fees for recognised courses related to energy conservation, or in renewable energy technologies. There is high demand for electrical, plumbing, engineering, architectural, installation, construction and […]
Charity quiz night in memory of Kieran McGrath
Whether or not you happen to be a quiz-buff, you are welcome to keep Wednesday night, November 1 free in your diary to help support two local charities. The charity quiz night is being held in memory of Letterkenny man Kieran McGrath. It’s being organised by local quiz enthusiast Gerry McKeever who, along with Kieran, […]
Donegal singer brings out new children’s song book
Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde admits that the publication of his new children’s song book, ‘Preab sa Cheol’ took a little longer to get over the line than he initially expected. It’s a project that was the best part of three years in the making, so it’s no surprise that he was so keen to get his […]
Rising costs leads to the closure of Sprint Educational Supplies
Sprint Educational Supplies, a popular stationary shop with stores in Letterkenny and Donegal Town, has announced their closure. In a post online Sprint told customers that due to the rising costs associated with running a small business they had no choice but to close both shops on October, 31. “Since we took over the stores […]
New Gaeltacht hurling competition looking for support
An Clochán Liath CLG are looking for support from local businesses for the launch of their new hurling competition, Comortas Iománaíochta na Gaelige, which is the first competition of its kind in the country. Those organising the event are keen to see the competition eventually grow into the hurling equivalent of the hugely successful Comórtas […]
Oscar winner James praises Letterkenny man’s theatre group
By Louise Doyle AN Oscar winner who has Down Syndrome has praised the latest performance of a theatre group set up by a Letterkenny man for people with learning disabilities and autism as “brilliant”. Pearse McCloskey, who hails from Kiltoy, founded Skyzdalimit in Omagh 13 years ago, with the aim of making theatre more diverse and attracting mainstream audiences […]
Funding granted for two new fire appliances in Donegal
DONEGAL firefighters are to be equipped with two new fire appliances as part of an almost €21m funding allocation. The local firefighters are to receive two ‘Class B’ fire appliances. ‘Class B’ fire appliances are the first appliances mobilised to all incidents. Advertisement They generally carry 1,800 litres of water, have a main pump built in and carry […]
Glass bottle thrown at Letterkenny business
GARDAÍ in Letterkenny are investigating a criminal damage incident to a small business premises close to An Grianán Theatre. A large window pane was broken on a small business premises by a person throwing a glass bottle on Sunday, October 15 at 3.40pm. Gardai in Letterkenny are appealing to anyone with information to contact them on (074) 9167100. Advertisement […]
Experts say thousands more homes should be tested for defective blocks
By Kate Heaney SCIENTISTS specialising in the analysis of concrete, mortar and render to identify degradation factors as well as the examination of rock, aggregate, building stone and slate have called for every house built in Donegal between 1990 and 2020 to be tested for defective materials. Dr Christopher Brough and his colleagues at Petrolab […]