By Róise Collins A SCHOOL in west Donegal is offering a €3,000 bursary to families enrolling new students this September, as part of an urgent effort to retain its second teacher. Scoil an Aingil Choimhéadaí in Keadue launched the initiative in response to concerns over declining enrolment which could see the school fall below the […]
‘I’ve made sense of my life by looking back’
Falcarragh man Danny McFadden’s memoir ‘Wilder Shores’ is a poignant story about triumphing over childhood trauma and addiction
Letterkenny Pipe Band triumphs at World Championships
THE Letterkenny Pipe Band struck a high note at the World Pipe Band Championships over the weekend, competing in the fiercely contested Grade 4B category. The grade, which drew 42 pipe bands from around the globe, was split into two qualifying heats. Letterkenny delivered a standout performance in their heat, clinching first place out of 25 […]
Petition launched as award-winning Ramelton food van is facing closure
By Dionne Meehan THE owner of an award-winning food truck in Ramelton said it is “insane” that his business now faces the threat of closure after receiving an urgent enforcement notice from Donegal County Council. For the past seven years, Ramelton native Johnny Patterson has been operating his chip van ‘Johnny’s Ranch’ from Gamble Square. […]
Drumoghill chapel ready to reopen after two-year closure
By Dionne Meehan THERE is growing excitement among parishioners in Raymochy as their beloved chapel gets ready to re-open after closing its doors almost two years ago. St Columba’s Church, which is located ten minutes outside of Letterkenny, is considered by many as the heart of Drumoghill’s bright, caring and connected local community. Advertisement But, […]
Support for students as Leaving Cert results roll out
TOMORROW is a big day for thousands of students across the county who are waiting patiently on their Leaving Certificate results. Swept up in a whirlwind of emotion, many will be elated while others may feel disappointed and before the dust has a chance to settle, the first round of CAO offers quickly rolls around on […]
Letterkenny Busking Festival tunes up for 10th anniversary
THE annual Letterkenny Busking Festival is taking place on Letterkenny’s Main Street on Saturday with its usual variety of acts. Now in its tenth year this vibrant festival has attracted talented buskers and performers from lots of different genres, creating great entertainment and a fun atmosphere for all to enjoy. The buskers start their performances […]
Surge in response to rent-a-room appeal
By Róise Collins A LEAFLET drop organised by the Students’ Union at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal has led to a surge in offers of spare rooms from local homeowners, with close to 200 applications received ahead of the new academic year. The appeal by the university urged homeowners across the county to register their […]
Deep sadness in Donegal Town following local deaths
By Róise Collins THE community of Donegal Town has been plunged into grief following the tragic passing of a local teenager and a local man in recent days. Tomorrow the funeral of teenager Dylan Ward will take place in St Mary’s Church, Killymard at 11am. Advertisement He was a third year student at Abbey Vocational School. […]
Weather: Mostly dry day with highs of 20 degrees
TODAY will be mostly dry with limited sunny spells and the chance of an odd light shower. Highest temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees in light variable breezes. Tonight will be mostly dry and cloudy with the odd isolated shower and possible patch of mist. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 11 to 15 degrees in a […]