WHEN Ken Russell retired as a specialist in sedimentology and petroleum geology two years ago he promised to take things easy. A native of Milford, he lives in the historical Scottish village of Doune near Stirling where he edits the local newspaper. He was working his way through the layout for the February issue of […]
The drink of the Vikings to be brewed in Convoy
TWO Letterkenny-based friends are finalising plans to transform honey, water and yeast into mead, the world’s oldest alcoholic drink. The Ulster Mead Company will initially produce two varieties of the beverage in their new meadery which is located in the former Convoy Woollen Mills building. ‘King of the North’ and ‘Ragnar’ are both made with […]
St Patrick’s Day parade set to return after two years
THE St Patrick’s Day parade is finally back in Letterkenny following two years of Covid-19 disruption. The parade will be held on Thursday March 17 and will include a family fun day filled of floats, dancing, music and entertainment. Entertainment will start at 1pm with the main parade starting at 3pm and more details are […]
Charity has helped repatriate 36 Donegal people
A CHARITY set up by grieving parents after the loss of their son has helped bring home 36 Donegal people who have died abroad in the past eight years. The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust was set up by Kevin’s parents Colin and Eithne after their son tragically passed while living abroad in 2013. They have […]
‘Canine corridors’ to be developed on blue flag beaches
DOGS will be allowed on ten of Donegal’s blue flag beaches via a series of ‘canine corridors’ being developed by the local council. The plans were relayed to members of the Climate Action and Environment Strategic Policy Committee following a week of debate and backlash. Heritage body An Taisce wrote to all local authorities recently […]
Children being asked to shape Cruinniú na nÓg 2022
CRUINNIÚ na nÓg takes place on Saturday June 11 and the children and young people of Donegal are being asked to shape this year’s national day of creativity. “Have you ever wanted to try something creative,” asked Donegal County Council. “Are you passionate about something and want to explore it in a creative way? Parents, […]
US travel show scouting for places to film in Donegal
THE US television travel show ‘Ireland with Michael’ is showcasing parts of Ireland as holiday destinations to audiences of 155 million people across the USA and Canada as its second series airs this spring. The team is putting a call-out to the people of Donegal for locations and ideas for the 2023 series. Michael Londra, […]
‘Now the valley is dark, from one end to the other’
THE last resident living in the Croaghs in the heart of the Bluestacks was laid to rest in Edeninfagh Cemetery this week. John McLoone (87) was born in the famous valley which had over 300 people at the 1911 census and a primary school. It is now empty of all but sheep. Local folklore was […]
New district judge appointed to Letterkenny
SOLICITOR Éiteáin Cunningham has been appointed as the new district judge for Letterkenny. Ms Cunningham has been appointed to the role by President of Ireland Michael D Higgins. She takes over the post in District 1 (Donegal) following the departure of Judge Raymond Finnegan. He was reassigned to District 5 (Cavan/Monaghan) in November after only […]
Bloody Sunday events to take place this weekend
A NUMBER of events will take place across Donegal this weekend to mark the fiftieth anniversary of Bloody Sunday, including a vigil in Letterkenny. On January 30, 1972, thousands of people took part in a civil rights march in Derry to protest against the policy of internment without trial. Soldiers from the British army’s Parachute […]