A DONEGAL youth work practitioner has said a new Ireland must not lose sight of the importance of a voice for all young people. Lorraine Thompson is Regional Director of Donegal Youth Service. Speaking at the recent Donegal People’s Assembly on the future of Ireland in Balor Arts Centre in Ballybofey, she raised concerns that […]
More than a thousand businesses avail of energy support scheme
More than one thousand Donegal businesses have received assistance under the temporary business energy support scheme that was introduced during Budget 2023. In Donegal, the total value of the claims approved in the 6 month period since the scheme was introduced is over €1.5 million. The scheme offers financial support to businesses grappling with increases […]
Pat Kinevane to return to An Grianán this weekend
Pat Kinevane may come from as far away as Cobh but he’s certainly been taken into the hearts of the people of Letterkenny. Since first performing his Olivier award-winning one man show Silent back in 2016, his shows have been eagerly awaited, and none more than King which is on this Saturday, March 4. This […]
From Texas to Falcarragh to work with young musicians
A Belfast-based singer and musician who’s featured as ‘Hot for 2023’ in ‘Hot Press’ is lined up to work with up-and-coming young Donegal musicians on Saturday. Cheylene Murphy, one half of art-pop duo Beauty Sleep, is working as a mentor at the PCC Soundwaves II day in PCC An Fál Carrach. Last year Beauty Sleep […]
Plans lodged for nine new homes at Killylastin
DONEGAL County Council will decide later this month on two separate planning applications for new homes in Letterkenny. Declan Bourke and Karen McLaughlin have requested permission to build eight semi-detached houses and one detached property at Killylastin. According to documents lodged with the local authority, the development will include an access roadway, pedestrian footpaths, open space, […]
Minister to attend conference in Letterkenny today
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney will attend a ‘Building Better Business’ conference in Letterkenny today. This is the first of a series of events which will highlight the opportunities and challenges presented by digital transformation and decarbonisation. The conference will take place this morning at An Dánlann, Atlantic Technological University (ATU) where […]
Winners of Road Safety Art Competition announced
The Donegal Road Safety Working Group and Finn Harps Football Club have announced the winners of the Primary School Road Safety Art Competition. The number of entries received this year, is the largest since the competition was first launched in 2011, which shows how popular and successful the competition is. The safety of all road users […]
WATCH: International Women’s Day – From passion project to verified topseller on Depop
An Engineering student who started a vintage clothing business in her bedroom has successfully grown her ‘passion project’ into a verified top seller on Depop. Sadhbha Medlar (Sab) is the founder and owner of an independent brand called sourcedbysab that specialises in premium vintage and sustainable streetwear located at Grand Central Canal Road, Letterkenny and online via the […]
Daniel O’Donnell thanks community after sister’s death
DANIEL O’Donnell and his family have paid a heartfelt thanks to the local community for their support and kindness following the sudden death of his sister. Kathleen Doogan (Bosco) née O’Donnell died last month at her home in Kincasslagh. The wake and funeral of the popular and much-loved mother-of-four was attended by hundreds of people. Advertisement In a fitting […]
Funerals details of men who died in separate incidents
THE funerals of two well known Letterkenny men who died in unrelated incidents yesterday will take place this weekend. Tributes have flowed following the deaths of Kieran McGrath, PRO and committee member of Letterkenny Rovers FC. Likewise sympathies have been offered to the family of Liam Haughey, a stalwart of Bonagee Utd FC. Advertisement Both […]