LOOKING back on his childhood, Hector Mac Lennan still remembers vividly the sights and sounds that made Leck View Terrace home. Playing ‘Ally Bally who’s got the ball’ with neighbouring children, going to McKendrick’s shop to collect “the messages”, and Oatfield Sweet Factory were all part of daily life in Letterkenny when he was growing up. […]
Donegal islands featured in TG4’s Trasna na dTonnta
ARRANMORE and Tory island will feature on a new series on TG4. Trasna na dTonnta is an intimate and compelling four-part documentary series that follows the lives of the “New Irish” who have chosen to make Ireland’s offshore islands their home. The series explores the remarkable journeys of people who have travelled from across Europe […]
New play Hello Charlie coming to An Grianán Theatre
HELLO Charlie is a fearless, funny and deeply affecting exploration of trauma, addiction and sisterhood which is coming to An Grianán Theatre later this month. The play follows sisters Maeve and Kate, who have left their troubled past in Derry behind to build new lives in London. While Kate struggles to keep history from repeating […]
Man in court after allegedly breaching a safety order
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BAIL has been granted to a man after he allegedly breached a safety order on Wednesday.. The man, who is in his 40’s, appeared in Letterkenny District Court yesterday (Thursday). The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with breaching a safety order, contrary to section 33 (1) of the Domestic […]
A trip on the Swilly for the Swilly Sisters
The Swilly Sisters Shed group took to the Swilly for an evening of good fun, chat and stunning views. Their ‘Up the Swilly’ cruise was part of a busy week of activities for the Rathmullan group who have so much more planned in the weeks ahead. A glorious day was had by all on their […]
Letter to the Editor: Remembering the sacrifices made by so many
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Whether you’re sitting sipping your coffee latte or planning your next trip to the sun, just remember those who through their political activism and beliefs never got that chance to experience such pleasures in life that are today taken for granted. The struggle to rid Ireland of the mantle of colonial powers exerted by our […]
Michael Keane remembered as a man of integrity, a great neighbour and a friend
THE funeral Mass has taken place of retired garda Michael Keane of Meadowbank Park, Letterkenny. Michael, who was originally from Mulranny, Co Mayo, passed peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on Thursday last, August 27. At his funeral Mass in St Eunan’s Cathedral on Saturday, Fr Anthony Hartnett said Michael was, every sense of the word, […]
Ukrainian’s 35th anniversary marked by bookshelf in Letterkenny
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THE Ukrainian community in Donegal marked the 35th anniversary of the restoration of Ukraine’s independence in Letterkenny Central Library with an official opening of a new Ukrainian Bookshelf. The event took place on August 24, and was organised by Ukrainian Voice in Donegal and Ukrainian Cultural centre in Ireland, in cooperation with Letterkenny Central Library […]
Bail for man (60s) in court on sexual assault charges
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A Donegal man, charged with eight counts of sexual assault, has been remanded on bail after appearing at Letterkenny District Court. The man, who is in his 60s, cannot be identified for legal reasons. The offences, which come under Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act, 1990, occurred between 2019 and 2022. Advertisement […]
Families in defective block homes deserve “special consideration”
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THE Government is to issue a booklet to warn families about winter emergency preparedness – but is not giving “special consideration” to households in defective block homes. Campaigner Joy Beard of the 100% Redress Party was elected as a Donegal County councillor to fight for thousands of people across the county with crumbling homes. She […]