THE Letterkenny Community Heritage Group are set to launch an exhibition in the Donegal County Museum tonight, Monday, September 4 at 7pm. The exhibition is being launched in a bid to celebrate the past 10 years and what they have achieved in that time. Speaking to the Donegal News ahead of the exhibition, a spokesperson […]
Final Organic Farm Walk on Horticulture and Tillage Farm in Donegal
The final in a series of IFA organic farm events will take place on the farm of Donald Logue, Craig, Muff, Co. Donegal (F93N832) on Wednesday, September 13 at 2pm. Donald Logue began the transition to organics in 2017 and now farms a horticulture and tillage operation. He produces a number of seasonal vegetable products […]
Days of Convoy railway remembered with new mural
By Róise Collins THERE was a great turn-out for the official unveiling of the new railway mural in Convoy this weekend. The mural painted by talented local artist Marty McDaid pays tribute to the town’s historic railway line, which ran from Strabane to Letterkenny. Advertisement The railway opened in 1909, and at the height of […]
Works begin on new playground in Tory Island
By Emma Ryan MAJOR work is underway at a brand new state of the art playground on Tory Island. The works, which began early last week, will see the addition of a much needed upgraded playground for the busy Island. Advertisement The work on the playground has been in the pipeline for a number of years […]
‘Special’ performance at the old carpet factory in Killybegs
By Róise Collins A quirky music venue in Killybegs is preparing to host an exciting live event with performances from Duke Special and George Houston, this Friday, September 8. The Music Loom is a stunning venue located in the old carpet factory in Killybegs, which is home to the largest hand-knotted loom in the world. […]
Met Éireann name storm after Creeslough scientist
By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL woman is among the scientists honoured by Mét Eireann in its list of storm names for the 2023/24 season. Mét Eireann, along with the national weather services of the UK and the Netherlands, have this week released the list of new storm names for the 2023/2024 storm season. Advertisement Naming […]
Temperatures expected to increase this week
By Dionne Meehan TEMPERATURES are expected to increase from today onwards following months of wet weather. With today expected remain dry and mild, Met Éireann said we can expect plenty of sunshine. Advertisement As temperatures reach highs of 25 degrees, conditions will remain mild and humid overnight. Tuesday morning will see fog clear quicker than previous mornings […]
‘I told my wife to tell them that I love them’
By Róise Collins It’s almost a year since a traumatic work place accident left Ballybofey man Marius McCloskey fighting for his life. He was told it was unlikely he would ever walk again. Advertisement But miraculously, just 12 months later, he plans to conquer Errigal. Marius is a tree surgeon by trade and for over 30 years […]
De Valera Road, Letterkenny to be closed over night this week
THE De Valera Road in Letterkenny is set to close overnight this week, with one lane closed during the day. The road, between Oatfield Roundabout and the hospital, will be closed overnight from 7pm to 7am from tomorrow (Monday) until Friday September 8 for essential road resurfacing works. One lane will be closed during the day […]
Swim event cancelled after E-coli outbreak
A popular swimming event due to be held last weekend in Rathmullan was cancelled due to high levels of E-coli in the bathing water at the beach. Swim Ireland who organise the annual Inch Mile Swim, contacted participants to say that in the interests of safety, the event was being rescheduled. The decision followed the […]