THERE’S been a continental feel to the committee room at Letterkenny Gaels in recent weeks following the election of the club’s new secretary. Maltese mother-of-two Louisa Tonna admits that her knowledge of Gaelic Games needs a bit of work. However, she says she is loving her new role after taking on what’s probably the busiest position […]
Donegal students gear up for World robotics championship
Stramore National School students will represent Ireland at The VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas from April 25 to May 4. The talented team of young students qualified for the VEX Robotics Competition after winning the Irish competition last month. Supporters of the team are fundraising to help the young students get to Dallas […]
Big celebrations at the Mount Errigal Hotel
THE team at The Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny are celebrating being recognised as a four-star hotel by Fáilte Ireland. The reclassification to a four-star hotel follows a multi-million euro renovation including a full refurbishment of bedrooms, ballroom, public toilets and also the addition of an extensive outdoor terrace area. The Fáilte Ireland award ensures high standards […]
More wintry weather in store for Donegal
THE wintry weather looks like it is here to stay with a chance of hail showers and thunderstorms forecast for today. Speaking to the Donegal News, a spokesperson from Met Éireann said more heavy showers are expected today. “Tonight, there will be clear spells early in the night but cloud will then thicken with the chance […]
Farmers’ Alliance to hold launch meeting in Athlone
FARMERS’ ALLIANCE is set to hold their national launch meeting in the Athlone Springs Hotel, on April 16 at 1.30pm. Farmers’ Alliance is a new approach to a farm representation group, set up by Redcastle man, Liam McLaughlin. The group was set up in a bid to tackle the marginal profitability, the uncertainty and the viability of […]
Donegal woman elected President of the INTO
Dorothy McGinley is the new President of the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation. A native of Annagry, Co Donegal she represented District 2 encompassing Derry, Tyrone, Fermanagh, Armagh and South Down, on the INTO Central Executive Committee since 2012. Dorothy graduated from St Patrick’s College in 1986 and currently teaches in Sion Mills primary school Co. […]
The 44th Annual Celtic Media Festival comes to Donegal
THE 44th Celtic Media Festival (The International Summit of Sound and Screen) will take place in Dungloe from June 6 to 8, 2023 in the Waterfront Hotel. Speaking about the festival, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr. Liam Blaney said they are delighted to host the 2023 Celtic Media Festival in Dungloe. “This is a fantastic opportunity to […]
Tender issued for development at Bunbeg harbour
PONTOONS aimed at attracting more leisure boats to west Donegal are to be developed in Bunbeg. A tender has been issued for contractors interested in taking on the building project. Bunbeg harbour was created almost 200 years ago to serve the local fishing industry. Advertisement In the earlier part of the 20th century it was […]
Darkness into Light to be held at ATU to mark tenth anniversary
THIS year’s Letterkenny Darkness into Light will be held in the grounds of ATU for the first time to mark the 10th anniversary of the event in Letterkenny. The launch of Darkness into Light 2023 was hosted by the DIL Letterkenny Committee on Thursday evening and a large crowd attended. The fundraising event, which was first held in Letterkenny in […]
GRA president in favour of more tasers for Gardaí
THE Donegal-based President of the Garda Representative Association (GRA) has said arming more gardaí with tasers would be a “natural step” for the force. The Dunfanaghy man was speaking amid renewed calls for more protection for officers, with 285 Gardaí assaulted last year. Mr O’Connor said the taser is available in other countries, but not widely used. Advertisement […]