The main Foyle Pride Parade is taking place tomorrow afternoon in the city centre. The public is advised that tomorrow (Saturday) Foyle Pride Parade takes place in Derry in the afternoon, from 2-3pm. Leaving Waterside Train Station, the parade crosses the top deck (city bound) of Craigavon Bridge onto Carlisle Road, into The Diamond, down Shipquay […]
Exploring the outdoors is so important – Boyd Robinson
This week Paul Bradley catches up with Boyd Robinson, estate agent and multi-sporter, who is urging others to get out and enjoy what the county has to offer. Hi Boyd, thanks for doing the interview. How is trade in property for you these days? The trade in the property market is still very buoyant. I […]
Romance is coming to Donegal with major festival planned
Looking for your perfect match? Well, Bundoran in September is the place to be as the World Matchmaking Festival is set to bring romance to Donegal. The 10 day World Matchmaking Festival is taking place in Bundoran from Friday September 29 to October 8 with dancing, romancing, blind dates and speed dating galore. A total […]
Avoid personalising child’s school bag – Donegal Gardaí
PARENTS in Donegal have been urged to avoid having their child’s schoolbag personalised ahead of the start of the school year. Donegal Gardaí have urged parents to avoid personalising their children’s schoolbag as a safety precaution. A spokesperson said, “That time of year is almost upon us again when the kids are back at school. […]
Letterkenny author in running to scoop national award
Louise Flanagan who has been shortlisted for a major national book award has spoken of her pride at putting her publication and Donegal on the map.
Leaving cert students advised to celebrate safely
Gardaí in Donegal have advised Leaving Certificate students who are planning on celebrating tonight to do so safely. Over 2,000 students in Donegal received their results earlier tonight. Ahead of a night of celebrations, Gardaí in Donegal have issued advice to students. “If you are planning to go out celebrating tonight, look out for your […]
Tommy steps down from his post after 42 years
“I’ll miss it to an extent and certainly miss the people I came in contact with and those I worked with over the years,” he said.
Drugs unit ‘will help with doubling down on crime’
A new drugs unit for the Donegal Division currently under consideration will give gardaí more resources to double down on crime.
St Michael’s Club number 10 jersey to remain retired
THE number 10 jersey for St Michael’s GAA club remains hanging up the dressing room unworn since last October.
Bishop Cullinan to lead ‘Vocations Camino’ to Lough Derg to pray for vocations to the priesthood
AS an initiative of the Year for Vocation to the Diocesan Priesthood, tomorrow Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan will lead a pilgrimage to the penitential island of Lough Derg, in the Diocese of Clogher, to pray for vocations. Saint Patrick’s Purgatory at Lough Derg, is near Pettigo in Donegal. The three-day pilgrimage season runs from 1 June […]