By Chris Ashmore TOURISM in Donegal would get a massive boost if a rail link between Letterkenny and Derry is re-established – that’s the view of Ireland’s biggest rail tours operator. Jim Deegan, founder and director of Rail Tours Ireland, has been promoting rail tour packages for the past 28 years. Advertisement And there is […]
Donegal’s new Farm Business Representative
DONEGAL has a new representative on the National Farm Business Committee of the Irish Farmers’ Association. Shannon Porter, from Carrigans, was elected to the post following a vote at the annual general meeting of the Co Donegal Executive of the IFA in Letterkenny last week. She defeated the outgoing Donegal representative on the National Farm Business Committee, […]
Honorary IFA life membership for Pettigo man
PETTIGO man Willie Kelly has been awarded honorary life membership of the Irish Farmers’ Association in recognition of his long service and contribution to the organisation. Making the announcement at the annual general meeting of the Co. Donegal Executive of the IFA in Letterkenny, County Chair Joe Sweeney said that Mr Kelly was responsible for setting […]
Letterkenny Gaels Drama Group takes to the stage with comedy play
REHEARSALS are in full swing for an upcoming play presented by the Letterkenny Gaels Drama Group. Commencing on Tuesday, March 25, the group will perform the hilarious Jimmy Keary comedy play, ‘The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley’. This is a show not to be missed – and you’ll have five chances to catch it! The […]
New €10k swim shelter at Gola Island pier
DONEGAL TD, Pat the Cope Gallagher, has announced that a grant of €10,350 has been approved for the construction of a swim shelter at Gola Island pier. The funding, allocated through the Clar Measure 3 programme, aims to enhance community facilities on offshore islands. The new shelter will serve multiple purposes, providing a space for swimmers, ferry […]
Businessman Joe Coyle set to undertake charity cancer walk
By Paul McElwee A DONEGAL businessman and prostate cancer survivor will begin the upcoming May Bank Holiday weekend by undertaking on a fundraising walk for a cancer charity. Joe Coyle, a native of Downings now residing in Mountcharles, is undertaking the 100km journey along with his friend Thomas Given, taking the pair from Donegal Bay […]
Parenting Column: When it comes to school activities, it’s almost impossible to keep on top of everything
Juggling all the activities offered in primary school is tough. I regularly get calls from the school to ask if I can drop down my daughter’s guitar for orchestra practice. I am humbly resigned to the fact that these calls are inevitable, given my general disorganisation. I do feel guilty that the poor secretary has […]
Milford footpath needs highlighted again
ALL possible efforts should be made to get funding for footpaths and pedestrian crossings in Milford – that’s the call from Cllr. Liam Blaney. Raising the issue at the March meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council, he pointed out that both improved and new footpaths are needed. He highlighted the road from the Lidl retail […]
Society of St. Paul opens new premises in Letterkenny
IT was the day several months after one door closed that the same door opened to reveal the faith of a community. In December, the long established Veritas religious store shut up shop in Letterkenny. It appeared to signal the end of a presence for the devout on the town’s Main Street. But within weeks […]
Letterkenny Gaels Drama Group takes to the stage with comedy play
THE talented drama group at Gaeil Leitir Ceanainn have a proud tradition for delivering memorable productions – and so it’s no surprise that tickets are selling fast for their latest show which takes to the stage this week. Commencing on Tuesday, March 25, the group will perform the hilarious Jimmy Keary comedy play, ‘The Two […]