By Louise Flanagan Young children being light-fingered in shops seems to be quite common. Whether it’s sweets, small toys, or something random that catches their covetous little eye, the urge overwhelms some of them. Based on my own experience as a mother, the statistic is one in three! A page member recently wrote into Letterkenny […]
Letterkenny’s Literary Festival: It’s bigger and better than ever
IT’S all systems go for Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter’s annual Literary Festival which runs from Thursday, October 17 until Sunday, October 20. One of the event organisers, Donnan Harvey, said the event promises to be bigger and better than ever’. He said the festival has grown year-on-year, and if it keeps moving in the right direction it […]
Ardara National School extension approved to tender stage
SCOIL Náisiúnta an Bhreacaigh in Ardara has been given permission to proceed to the tender stage with its plans for an extension. The school received the green light to build a special class for children with special education needs, a soft/hard play area, a sensory garden and six parking spaces under the Department of Education’s […]
Something different at An Grianán tonight
LETTERKENNY Music and Drama Group will present something new to the An Grianán Theatre stage tonight. They’ll perform three short one-act plays on Saturday, October 12 at 8pm, giving the audience three very different plays for the price of one. These one-act plays have three different casts, with three different directors, making for a night […]
Dangerous buildings: ‘No’ to covered pedestrian walkway
THE Cathaoirleach of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council has called for a new wooden hoarding with a roofed pedestrian passage to be constructed to replace the existing safety fencing in front of the three dangerous derelict buildings on Letterkenny’s Upper Main Street beside the Market Square. However, such a development is not set to proceed, at […]
Sunshine and Soulmates: Mary and Priscilla’s Perfect Day in Ballybofey
By Tara McCormack ON a sun-kissed day in September, Mary Carson from Belfast and Priscilla Clarke from Donegal celebrated their love in the Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey, surrounded by family, friends, and the warmth of a flawless day. The couple, who met online in November 2015, became engaged on Christmas Day in 2022. By September […]
Businesses in Donegal encouraged to apply for Energy Efficiency Grant of up to €10,000
THE Donegal Local Enterprise Office is urging eligible businesses throughout the county to take advantage of the recently expanded Energy Efficiency Grant, aimed at helping local enterprises reduce their energy consumption and lower operating costs. This grant, with funding of up to €10,000, provides an excellent opportunity for businesses to enhance their energy efficiency, contributing […]
Funeral details announced for Kyle McDermott
The funeral details of Kyle McDermott have been announced. Mr McDermott (24), originally from Burt, died following an altercation on the Victoria Road area of Ballymagorry, near Strabane, at 11.30pm last Sunday. He will be laid to rest on Sunday in Burt cemetery following funeral mass in St Aengus’ Church, Burt at 2pm. Meanwhile, 24-year-old […]
Large crowds expected as St Eunan’s Cathedral hosts relic of St Bernadette
By Rebecca Crockett LARGE crowds are expected to visit St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny this weekend as the Diocese of Raphoe hosts the visit of the holy relic of St. Bernadette of Lourdes. The organisers of this weekend’s celebrations have again called for people to volunteer over the three days as the preparations for the […]
Sadness as Marina Porter departs after 9 years as Donegal Rape Crisis Centre manager
By Louise Doyle THE manager of Donegal Rape Crisis Centre has announced she is leaving her role after nine years. Marina Porter revealed she was resigning as manager of the local service on Friday in an online post, in which she also paid tribute to her courageous clients. Advertisement Ms Porter said it was her “absolute privilege […]