THE man who was the voice of Donegal for almost 30 years on Highland Radio was yesterday ordained a Deacon in St Paul’s Basilica in Rome. It is Shaun Doherty’s next step on the journey to becoming a priest. The ordination ceremony conducted by Rt Rev Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury was watched in Rome […]
Pole position is a puzzle
A post which has been incorporated into the surface of a narrow Letterkenny road has been described as an “accident waiting to happen”. The wooden pole was left behind following recent works at Crievesmith in Oldtown to introduce a footpath. But residents have expressed concerns that it could cause a serious crash, particularly at night time when visibility is […]
Gay Walking Group marching towards one year milestone
WHAT started out as six friends has exploded into an Ireland-wide membership of over 150. Later this month the Donegal Gay Walking Group celebrates its first birthday, a landmark for a project providing an important social outlet for so many. “I think the membership was increasing organically to begin with, two or three per month,” said group […]
SVP extremely concerned as cost of living soars
THERE has been an increase in the number of people in Donegal reaching out for help from St Vincent de Paul to deal with the rising cost of living. The charity is becoming increasingly concerned about the pressures families are under as fuel and food costs soar. Speaking to the Donegal News Regional President of […]
End of an era as Carrigart store changes hands
THE retirement of a well known Carrigart shopkeeper has been described as the “end of an era”. Mickey Joe’s Country Store has been a permanent fixture in the townland of Umlagh for generations. Something of a ‘one-stop shop’, Mickey Joe’s character and variety has long made it a favourite among visitors to the Downings area. Its stock of […]
Recruitment drive for new factory gets underway
A RECRUITMENT drive for E + I Engineering’s new factory in Letterkenny is currently underway. The company, which is headquartered in Burnfoot, has opened a new factory at the former Unifi site at Lisnenan. Making an announcement on their social media this week the company said: “A new E+I Engineering factory has opened in Letterkenny […]
Legal firm in High Court mica cases issues appeal
A LEGAL firm that is taking on mica cases in the High Court has appealed to homeowners to seek legal advice before time runs out. Coleman Legal LLP, a Dublin based solicitors, have more than 200 people signed up to take cases on their behalf. Six of these are lead or pathfinder cases which will […]
Letterkenny event to celebrate Men’s Health Week
IT is Mission Possible for Men’s Health Week, which will be celebrated with a free event in Letterkenny tomorrow (Wednesday). Letterkenny CDP will host a fun and informative day for men of all ages in the Courtyard Shopping Centre from 12pm to 4pm. Twenty five stalls will line out offering information on all types of […]
TG4 showing re-run of Nazi sa Ghaeltacht
TG4 is to re-run Nazi sa Ghaeltacht, the fascinating story of the Third Reich in rural Donegal. This is the story of a Nazi professor, rumoured to have been a spy, the small village of Teileann and its location as part of an apparent blueprint for a possible invasion of Ireland. And while it might […]
Earagail Arts Festival set to return with a bang
Earagail Arts Festival officially launched its 2022 programme of events at An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny, on Saturday. Donegal’s premier summer event will make a welcome return to its full programme along the Wild Atlantic Way from July 9 to July 24. The line-up and brochure were officially launched by Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr […]