A documentary is set to cast light on Ireland’s little-known whaling past, with a significant focus on Donegal’s historical role in the industry. ‘Fathaigh na Farraige’ (Giants of the Sea) will air on TG4 on Wednesday, September 18, at 9.30pm, exploring the fascinating, yet largely forgotten, story of Ireland’s involvement in whaling from the 18th […]
Gardaí launch series of short films to tackle violence
By Rebecca Crockett A SERIES of short films tackling peer-on-peer violence have been launched by Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan in Letterkenny today. The four short videos were created by The North Central Donegal Child and Family Support Network as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the impact adolescent peer-to-peer violence has on the […]
Donegal prinicpal wins ‘Teacher of the Year’ accolade
A DONEGAL principal, hailed as ‘the best there is’, has scooped ‘Teacher of the Year’ award at a national competition. Gerard O’Kane from Craigtown National School in Carndonagh has received the title of Teacher of the Year, Ireland, in his 48th and final year of teaching. There were 56 children in the school when Gerard first took the […]
‘Smiley Eileey’ scoops Irish Dentistry’s ‘Rising Star’ award
by Kate Heaney A PASSION for dental health from an early age saw Letterkenny based dentist Dr Eileen McGlinchey, better known as Smiley Eileey, receive the Irish Dentistry’s Rising Star Award 2024. The 34-year-old Ardara native was shocked to hear her name called out at the special ceremony in Dublin’s Mansion House on Saturday night […]
Letterkenny the place to be for Culture Night
by Evelyn Cullen THERE are no less than 28 events scheduled in Letterkenny for Culture Night on Friday, with everything from art exhibitions, walking tours and trails, live music, song and dance, outdoor theatre and history talks. But with all events packed into the short window between 6pm and 11pm, you’ll have to be well organised if […]
Graduates from Donegal commence ESB’s Development Programme
GRADUATES from Donegal are among those taking part in this year’s ESB Graduate Development Programme. Joining over 100 graduates from Irish and international third-level institutions, graduates will be placed across the fields of engineering, IT, HR, commercial, marketing and finance. The tailored programme offers each graduate the opportunity to gain experience by working on challenging […]
Weather: Dry today with long spells of warm sunshine
TODAY will be dry and pleasant with long spells of warm sunshine. Highest temperatures of 18 to 21 degrees. Tonight will be dry with mostly clear skies, though with a few mist and fog patches forming. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 6 to 11 degrees with light, variable breezes.
Tributes paid to well-known Letterkenny businessman Bernard Dillon
THERE is much sadness in Letterkenny today following the passing of well-known businessman Bernard Dillon, Glenview, Ballyraine. Mr Dillon passed away peacefully, surrounded by his devoted family in the special care of the Donegal Hospice on Monday, September 16. Mr Dillon helped run the family business, Dillon Brothers Supermarket, on Letterkenny’s Main Street as well […]
Missed driving tests cost Donegal drivers thousands in fees
Over 100 drivers in Donegal failed to attend their scheduled driving tests between January and July this year, according to new figures from the Road Safety Authority. The 102 motorists who missed their appointments collectively lost out on €8,670 in fees according to the Irish Independent. Nationwide, 6,441 drivers failed to show up for their […]