By Diarmaid Doherty THE design team behind a new wheelchair accessible ramp at St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny have dipped into a little bit of the cathedral’s history for the new project. The stone used on the new ramp came from McMonagle Stone in Mountcharles. The Cathedral itself – which opened back in 1901 – […]
Families and businesses living in misery because of crater
FAMILIES and business owners in Raphoe are living in misery after flash flooding left a huge crater on their road which they say is obstructing their lives. Residents of the Tops are being forced to take alternative routes in and out of their homes while farmers are enduring a 10km round trip to get silage because of the crater, […]
Popular restaurant in Dungloe set to close
By Róise Collins THE Boyles have bid an emotional farewell to the Butterrock Restaurant as they prepare to close their doors after two decades of service in Dungloe. The thriving restaurant at the heart of the town has been a firm favourite among locals and visitors for over twenty years. Advertisement Husband and wife, John […]
Donegal entrants impress at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023
by Dionne Meehan WITH thousands travelling far and wide to compete in Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023, Donegal competitors seemed to leave a lasting impression on this year’s judges. For the second consecutive year, the All-Ireland competitions were held in the historic, cultural and very musical town of Mullingar. Advertisement The town was home to […]
US scholarships for Donegal students
THREE Donegal Law students who attend Queen’s University Belfast are heading to the USA next week having won a year-long US Scholarship Programme. Alwyn Jimmy, a former St Eunan’s College student from Letterkenny is off to Saint Vincent College in Pennsylvania. Harry Boyce from Moville, a former Moville Community College student is off to Bellarmine University […]
Leading music agent to launch his new book in Ramelton Town Hall
BY DIONNE MEEHAN ONE of Ireland’s most influential music figures, Paul Charles, is set to launch his new book ‘Adventures in Wonderland’ tomorrow, at 3pm in Ramelton’s Town Hall. Working with the likes of Van Morison, Ray Davies of The Kinks and The Waterboys, Paul’s love for music began at an early age when he […]
Stunning new wall calendar launched
A stunning wall calendar by Éamonn Coyle, a native of Brinaleck, Gaoth Dobhair and who is based in Dublin is now available. The calendar ‘Féilire 2024’ is entirely in the Irish language and it features some of Ireland’s most wild and rugged landscapes and seascapes. Éamonn produces a calendar each year and he travels the length […]
Letterkenny Festival will celebrate music, pride and community unity
LETTERKENNY is gearing up for an unforgettable weekend of entertainment, music, and celebration as it hosts the Letterkenny Festival 2023. Taking place all this weekend, Letterkenny Festival has something for music lovers of all ages and interests. This year’s festival is run in conjunction with Letterkenny’s first Pride Festival, showcasing the town’s commitment to celebrating […]
Donegal to remain a standalone Garda Division
By Róise Collins PLANS to amalgamate the Donegal Garda Division with Sligo and Leitrim have been shelved. The implementation of the Garda Operating Model, which was launched in 2019, had planned to amalgamate Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim into one ‘super division’. Advertisement Yesterday it was announced that the plans had been halted following an organisational review into […]
Concern over rise in Covid
by Louise Doyle A LEADING public health specialist in the north west has called on people to take up the next Covid-19 booster vaccination in the wake of a new variant and an expected surge in infections. Dr Anthony Breslin is urging for a strong uptake of the next round of booster dose vaccinations in September amid […]