THE highly anticipated new Tom Bonner album ‘Emotional Kaleidoscope’ was released on Friday. The Ballybofey singer-songwriter, who uses the stage name StrawMan, succinctly describes it as rockout and upbeat combined with a few slower more melancholic tracks so that the listener can both catch their breath and contemplate. ‘Emotional Kaleidoscope’ is the eagerly anticipated follow up […]
Mother of son with Down Syndrome accuses the HSE of discrimination
by Louise Doyle A MOTHER whose son has Down Syndrome has spoken of her upset and distress after being told on two occasions by HSE professionals that children with the condition can be “quite lazy”. The mother-of-two has accused the HSE of discrimination for its failure to put in place a plan for her three-year-old […]
ED review underway after patient safety concerns
By Dionne Meehan A SIX week review of Letterkenny University Hospital’s Emergency Department got underway on Friday following concerns for patient safety. This comes after 78 GPs, subsequently backed by 11 consultants, sent written correspondence to the Health Minister Stephen Donnelly imploring him to take urgent action at the hospital’s emergency department amid ‘service collapse’ […]
Donegal dance group crowned All Ireland Hip Hop Champions
DONEGAL dance group Elite Dance Academy are celebrating after being crowned All Ireland Hip Hop champions. The Buncrana and Letterkenny based dance school travelled to Tralee, County Kerry on October 20 for the Spectrum Dance Events All Ireland Hip Hop Championships. “Teachers Clare mc Carron and Aoife Mc Eleney we’re so proud of them after […]
Donegal folklorist to perform storytelling event in Dillon’s Hotel
FOLKLORIST, storyteller and author, Keith Corcoran is set to perform a once-off storytelling event in Dillon’s Hotel on Friday, November 10 from 8pm to 10pm. This free event will give people a chance to pick up a signed copy of Keith’s new book, ‘Finding Fairy Mysteries in Donegal’, which is already on its way to becoming another […]
MEP to host public meeting exploring regional imbalance
A meeting addressing regional imbalance and reversing rural decline will take place in Glenties.regional Sinn Féin TD for Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty and Sinn Féín MEP for Midlands Northwest Chris MacManus will host the public meeting in Glenties Community Centre on Monday, November 13 at 7pm. The meeting will also feature contributions from Cllr Marie […]
Migration Memories exhibition opens in Gaoth Dobhair
by Eoin McGarvey ‘Cuimhní na Coigríche’ (Migration Memories), a new solo exhibition by Moira Mc Iver exploring the history of migration between Donegal and Glasgow, has opened at An Gailearaí, Gaoth Dobhair. Born in Scotland and living between Donegal and Northern Ireland, Moira has spent her life crossing borders. Migration Memories derives from a series […]
Thousands of visitors flock to Amelia’s Flight of Hope
THOUSANDS of visitors flocked to the Mullan Hope Centre in Moville to remember Amelia Mullan on what would have been her 10th birthday. Amelia’s Flight of Hope took place between October 4 and October 8, attracting thousands of visitors to the Mullan Hope Centre. Loganair and City of Derry Airport were proud to support The Mullan Hope […]
IDA granted planning for Letterkenny development
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL County Council has granted planning permission to IDA Ireland for a development in Letterkenny. The development comprises construction of a new advanced building solution consisting of office and light industrial/production spaces and vehicular/pedestrian access. Advertisement Also included is car parking, cycle shelters, landscaping and an independent ESB substation and switch room […]