FROM the late 1800’s to the 1980’s gentry from across the globe gathered in Glenveagh. The wide variety of fascinating guests, included actors, writers, poets and prominent politicians who visited the castle in the Derryveagh Mountains to fish, hunt and stalk deer. As part of a fascinating new exhibition in the castle both the guest […]
Concerns oyster farming may increase in Lough Swilly
CONCERNS are growing among residents and councillors along the upper reaches of Lough Swilly that it could come to resemble the Inishowen shore of Lough Foyle which is strewn with thousands of oyster growing trestles, spoiling the scenic value of the coastal area. Cllr Paul Canning hopes to assemble a group of experts in the […]
Public meeting to be held in Rathmullan
A PUBLIC meeting of Rathmullan The Way Forward will take place in the SVP Centre on Monday night, September 11, at 8 pm. Speakers will include Cllr Pauric Mc Garvey; the Rural Regeneration Project; Pierce Boyce feature film in Rathmullan; Claire Heaney McKee, Connecting Communities Project Officer with RTWF and Damian Murphy and Declan McFadden […]
Lifford girl to compete in Junior Eurovision
A TALENTED 10-year-old Lifford girl will this weekend perform on TG4’s ‘Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023’. Jessica McKean will take to the stage in a hopeful bid to represent Ireland in the major contest which takes place on November 26 in Nice. Each year, the best young singers, aged nine to 14, from across Europe compete […]
Fr Kelly to brave the shave after 30 years
FR Eamonn Kelly, who has not shaved his beard in over 30 years, is going under the blade for a special cause. Fr Kelly of Raphoe, Convoy and Drumkeen Parish has not used a razor himself since the day before Donegal won their first All-Ireland title in September 1992, and he has finally agreed to shave […]
Bundoran to host Culture Night events
Two events will take place in the seaside town as part of the national Culture Night 2023 activities. Culture Night activities will be taking place at venues across the country on the evening of Friday September 22 – a national moment to celebrate culture, creativity and the arts. As part of the Bundoran contribution to […]
Killybegs Coast Guard pays special tribute to crew member ahead of wedding
KILLYBEGS Coast Guard has paid a heart touching tribute to one of their crew members who is due to get married tomorrow. On Saturday September 9 2023, Eoghan Dorrian will marry his fíance Breda. In a tribute to the groom, Killybegs Coast Guard charted out and tracked the letters A and B with a love […]
Dairy farmers feel betrayed by Nitrates decision – IFA
IFA National Dairy Chair Stephen Arthur said dairy farm families feel betrayed by Minister McConologue and this Government following the decision on the Nitrates derogation. Mr Arthur said he has spoken to many dairy farmers since this was announced and a feeling of shock and betrayal is the mood out there. “Most who are in […]
£300 reward offered for the return of missing dog
A DONEGAL family are offering a £300 reward for the return of their puppy Sandi. Sandi was being looked after at an address in Derry on Sunday when she went missing. The family have said there has been possible sightings of their furry friend around Glen, Rosemount and Groarty Road in Derry. Advertisement Sandi is […]
WATCH: Successful preview days at Ballyshannon Hospital
Owing to the success of two recently held preview days at Ballyshannon Community Hospital, a new video showing highlights of the hospital has been released. Staff gave tours on August 5 and 6 of the €36.7 million facility, which is due to open later this autumn, to hundreds of attendees. The tours gave people the opportunity […]