THE Balor, Ballybofey hosts another Ghostlight Sessions – the venue’s acclaimed monthly original live music night – this coming Saturday. September brings three more excellent acts to the Ghostlight Stage – Derry man Conor Mason, Raphoe-based Richard Gilpin and Letterkenny’s Shauna McDaid. Conor Mason’s hushed lilting vocals, whispering lyrical poeticism and subtle instrumentation places him […]
Living with just ten items of clothing
A MAGHERAROARTY student will feature in tonight’s first episode of a new four-part series on sustainable fashion. Mollaí Ní Mhiacháin was the first lover and regular buyer of fashion filmed by Letterkenny presenter Caoimhe Ní Chathail and Proinsias Ó Coinn for their new series Éadaí SOS. They are “on a mission to get us thinking […]
Foul play not suspected in man’s death
FOUL play is not suspected in the death of a man whose body was found in Letterkenny this morning. The male, who was in his 60s, was discovered in a house in Sylvan Park. A Garda spokesperson said officers are continuing to investigate all the circumstances surrounding the death however the Donegal News understands that […]
Charge was so excessive he nearly blew a fuse himself
A DONEGAL pensioner got more than he bargained for when he recently purchased an electrical fuse online. The 12 volt fuse, which initially cost £2.91, ended up costing him more than four times that amount when postage, VAT and handling fees were taken into account. “Something which started out very cheap turned out to be […]
Investigation continuing into discovery of man’s body
GARDAÍ are continuing their investigations this afternoon following the discovery of a man’s body at a house in Letterkenny. The male was discovered in a property at Sylvan Park just after 2am this morning. The state pathologist’s office has been informed and the coroner contacted. “Gardaí are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death […]
Bundoran RNLI assist in medical evacuation
TRAINED volunteers from the Bundoran RNLI have been called upon to assist with a medical evacuation after a person fell at Tullan Strand. The incident happened shortly before 1am yesterday and the casualty was taken to Sligo University Hospital. A spokesperson for Bundoran RNLI said, “Shortly before 1am a request was received from the National […]
Colm McBride remembered with new book
THE life of one of Donegal’s best known soccer personalities Colm McBride is celebrated in a book which has been compiled by former players. Colm MacGiolla Bhríde – Bailiúchán Cuimhní ar Shaol Peile – is a collection of memories of the former Gweedore Celtic manager who passed away peacefully in Lake House Nursing Home, Portnablagh, […]
Finished half-marathon after being unable to walk
A PENSIONER from Kilmacrennan who was unable to walk two years ago after being struck down with rare nerve damage which affected his feet successfully completed the Donegal Half-Marathon on Sunday. James Doherty (76) had to learn how to walk again after an operation had a devastating affect on his motor skills. But the retired […]
Fears for future of ambulance base
THERE are fears for the future of Lifford ambulance base after the relocation of staff to Stranorlar. The HSE say this is a temporary move while remedial works are carried out at Lifford Hospital however SIPTU are seeking an urgent meeting with management within the National Ambulance Service as they fear that this is an […]
‘Boardwalk’ resort attracting much interest
THE sale of Donegal Boardwalk Resort has attracted much interest since being brought to the market with a guide price of €3.8 million three months ago. The resort is being offered for sale on behalf of Bartra by Bannon with the tourism expertise of Niamh Walsh from TDL Horizons.Overlooking Sheephaven Bay, this successful trading asset […]