WEST Donegal author John Joe McGinley has launched his second book examining the Irish and the global political influence they have wielded over the decades. ‘The Irish in Power’ tells the story of some of the USA’s most flamboyant and influential Irish American politicians. It relates the tales of the men and women whose ancestors left […]
Reconvened Council meeting to be held today
THE reconvened Council meeting is set to be held today at 2pm in the Aura Leisure Centre, Letterkenny. Last Monday, Donegal County Council’s monthly meeting was once again adjourned amid a Garda investigation following a number of incidents at the Aura Leisure Centre. The meeting was adjourned until today Wednesday, April 6 at 2pm. Gardai […]
Public invited to help shape the future of Dungloe
A public consultation has been opened for people to give their the views on the Draft of the Clochán Liath (Dungloe) Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan. The Draft Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan will be on public display from today Tuesday April 5 until Tuesday May 2 2022 and the public are invited to have […]
Loreto Community School students compete for EirGrid climate award
STUDENTS from Loreto Community School, Milford are holding their own SciFest STEM Fair with the chance of winning the EirGrid Climate and Delivering a Cleaner Energy Future Award. EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid has partnered with SciFest to create the climate and energy focused award for its SciFest@School programme. SciFest@School is […]
Councils join forces to celebrate the ‘Best of the North West’
The Best of the North West will be showcased widely over the coming weeks as part of an exciting new collaborative tourism campaign launched by Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council, working in partnership with Visit Derry and Donegal Tourism CLG. The £90,000 domestic marketing initiative will shine a light on […]
Car wash’s endeavours ‘Bear’ fruit for charities
CHARITIES across Ireland are continuing to clean up thanks to the generous efforts of a Lifford car wash. Through car shows and ‘car and coffee mornings’ Joe Soaps has to date raised €36,440 for ten different good causes. Among the latest to benefit was the Eoin Henry Foundation, a cancer charity set up in 2017 […]
Glenfin musician staying true to his Donegal roots
A DONEGAL musician who is living in London is staying true to his roots – a special reference to his home area has been spotted in his debut single. Talented Lorcan Donnellan (25) plays guitar, writes lyrics and vocals and is one half of ‘indie-electro’ band Martellos which he formed with his friend Kevin Gunningham […]
‘This is the time for the west to step forward’
DOZENS of people gathered at Craoibhín Community and Enterprise Centre to hear how Termon is leading the way in Ireland’s remote working revolution. CoWork Plus is an initiative that offers office space where people can operate without having to commute. But attendees at the project’s launch heard how the Termon centre has become more than […]
‘This one’s for you grandad’
A Ramelton woman awarded a bursary for excellence in agricultural studies has dedicated it to her late grandfather. Catherine Grier, a student at Gurteen College in Tipperary, is the first female ever to receive the Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) grant. The 21-year-old deaf student’s detailed knowledge and in-depth understanding of dairy farming impressed the […]