Donegal primary school pupils to picture a more inclusive society through art


Minister of State with responsibility for disability, Anne Rabbitte T.D. this week launched the annual Someone Like Me primary schools’ art competition, inviting Donegal primary schools to take part. Now in its ninth year, the competition, which is organised and funded by the National Disability Authority, enables Ireland’s young people to learn about inclusivity and […]

IN PICTURES: St Eunan’s College reunion


ST Eunan’s College was the venue on Friday last as the class of 1966- 71 finally got to hold their reunion, which was postponed due to Covid-19. Eunan Gallagher (Carrigart) led the team of Eamon Mc Nulty, John Boylan and Denis Mc Caffrey as they gathered past pupils from afar: Paddy Hegarty (San Francisco), Seamus Diver (New […]

Deaths in Donegal, Thursday evening, September 12


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Connie Maguire, Lismonaghan, Letterkenny, formerly of Glen Road, Glenties – Philip McCafferty, Leabrannagh, Arranmore Advertisement – John Bonner, Ballygawley, New Mills, Letterkenny – John Dolan, Liskey, Ballindrait, Lifford, Co Donegal – Bridget Cassidy (née Gormley), 5 Evish Grove, Strabane – Maryann Mc Creadie, Dunkineely – Susan […]

Local musician speaks out after winning case against Michael English Band


By Evelyn Cullen IN a landmark case which is being hailed as “the most seismic change for professional musicians in living memory”, Donegal musician Matt McGranaghan has won a dispute against his former employer over his employment status. Matt McGranaghan, a former fiddle player for top country music star Michael English, was awarded almost, €44,000 for unfair dismissal […]

Shoebox gift appeal meeting to take place in Letterkenny


By Kate Heaney THE wonderful work done by the Donegal Team Hope’s Christmas Shoebox appeal has benefited thousands of children who might not otherwise have received a Christmas present. A meeting to launch the campaign, which has been running in Donegal for more than 30 years, will take place on Monday, September 23 in the Lecture […]

Letterkenny Protest scales back as defective block campaigners cancel driving element 


Defective Block Campaigners have called off their planned Go Slow protest on the N15 four-lane and dual carriageway near Letterkenny, which was scheduled for this afternoon. However, the group has confirmed that the protest at the Clanree Hotel, coinciding with Fianna Fáil’s General Election Selection Convention, will proceed as planned this evening. Campaigners explained that […]

World-renowned Jazz group comes to Dunfanaghy


by Rebecca Crockett DUNFANAGHY Jazz and Blues Festival kicks off today as the seaside town welcomes over 60 free acts across five days of music. Among those filling out the packed line-up is international folk-jazz fusion band, Atlantic Road Trip. Advertisement The aptly named group perform at the festival on Sunday, September 15 at 4pm bringing a […]

Ted Ponsonby to be remembered in Letterkenny Town Park


by Kate Heaney MEMBERS supported a motion at Tuesday’s Letterkenny Milford MD meeting calling for the performance area in Letterkenny Town Park to be named after the late Ted Ponsonby. Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh called on the executive to explore options for funding to erect a canopy over the area to help encourage its use for arts […]

Calls for static speed cameras to be installed to reduce road fatalities


by Dionne Meehan CALLS have been made to install static speed cameras at accident blackspots throughout Donegal following the recent spate of road fatalities in the county. Inishowen Councillor Terry Crossan made the calls this week after a third person passed away, in the space of two weeks, following a collision at Quigley’s Point at […]