Johnny Cash’s grandson walking the line to the Balor


A member of the first family of American country music will pay a visit to The Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey this weekend. Thomas Gabriel, the eldest grandson of Johnny Cash, takes to the stage on Saturday night. Singer-songwriter Thomas Gabriel has lived out the stories his grandfather sang about. This Saturday Ballybofey audiences will get […]

Road closed due to essential road works


DONEGAL County Council wishes to advise that due to essential road works, the Regional Road R259 between Dungloe and Burtonport will be blocked from 8am to 5pm from tomorrow, October 26 to Friday, October 28. The Road will be unblocked from 5pm each evening. The exact location of the road blockage is out past the […]

Letterkenny Rotary Club’s Annual School Bikes Africa Appeal


Donegal County Council is delighted to support and promote the Letterkenny Rotary Club’s annual School Bikes Africa Appeal in conjunction with Donegal County Council and Bryson Recycling. The annual appeal is being promoted this October to coincide with National Reuse month. Bicycles suitable for refurbishing should be strong and sturdy, mountain bike style, have minimum 24” […]

Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy today


The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital is under significant pressure today with high attendances and long waiting times. Yesterday 145 people attended the Emergency Department. The high number of people attending who need to be admitted for ongoing treatment means that there is pressure on bed availability. Advertisement This is resulting in significant delays […]

Lettermacaward boil water notice lifted


FOLLOWING remedial measures and the receipt of satisfactory monitoring results a boil water notice for Lettermacaward has been lifted. Speaking about the lifting of the notice, Dr Pat. O’Sullivan, Irish Water’s Drinking Water Compliance Specialist said, “Irish Water acknowledges and understands the impact this Boil Water Notice had on the community and we sincerely regret […]

Bonfire warning ahead of Halloween festivities


DONEGAL County Council says it is monitoring a number of locations where waste materials have in the past been supplied as bonfire material. According to the local authority there has been a significant reduction in the number of bonfires over recent years as the public recognises the importance of responsible waste management. But a renewed […]

Picture Special: ‘The Great Big Art Event’


The Great Big Art Event has showcased the work of local artists from across Donegal. The exhibition was officially opened earlier this month in Annagry by Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh. “The opening was really busy, there was a lovely atmosphere and everything went really well,” said organiser, Mórag McCafferty. Advertisement This is the second successful show organised […]

Ramelton project up for heritage award


RAMELTON Historic Towns Initiative has been shortlisted for the Sustainable Heritage Award in the S.P.A.B. Heritage Awards 2022. The S.P.A.B. announced a shortlist of 28 of the best built heritage projects and craftspeople from across the UK and Ireland. The Ramelton Historic Towns Initiative was designed to help transform the historic centre of the beautiful […]

Castlefin man goes head-to-head on telly


CASTLEFINN man Raymond Bryson is competing in E4’s new show ‘The Big Blowout’ in the hope of being named a next generation super hair stylist. Hosted by AJ Odudu, the show was created by the makers of ‘The Great British Bake Off’. Eleven passionate stylists go ‘head to head’to test their creativity, technical ability and passion for […]