PAST pupils of Drumoghill National School pictured at a recent school reunion. It was the first time the group were together since they left the school 40 years ago. They are pictured with former teacher, Charlie Shiels who taught the group.
A Night of Irish Ghost Stories and Folklore comes to Strabane
By Paul McElwee Yes, I know it’s only July and Halloween is a bit away yet but, let’s be honest, who doesn’t enjoy a good aul ghost story? Whether we admit it or not, everyone likes being scared a little, feeling that icy chill up the spine when listening to tales of dread and doom. […]
Variety of acts in store for Letterkenny Busking Festival
THE Annual Letterkenny Busking Festival returns to Letterkenny Main Street this summer with its amazing variety of acts. On Saturday, August 17, the highly anticipated 9th annual Letterkenny Busking Festival competition is set to make a triumphant return. Since its beginning in 2015, this vibrant festival has attracted talented buskers and performers from various genres, […]
Donegal’s Judith McCarthy is longest serving museum curator in Ireland
by Paddy Walsh FOR someone who is directly involved in history, Judith McCarthy has made a little piece of it herself! After arriving in Letterkenny thirty years ago, she is currently the longest serving Local Authority Museum Curator in Ireland. Advertisement “It sometimes seems like yesterday and other times a long time ago. But I’ve […]
Brewing up something special
THE managing director of McDaid’s Football Special has spoken of how a Buisness Expansion Grant has boosted his family buisness and has helped provide a greater focus on marketing and new sales opportunities. Since the 1940s, McDaid’s has been developing soft drinks to go with any occasion. The Ramelton brand’s iconic soft drink Football Special […]
Fianna Fáil to choose from six nominees
by Kate Heaney AS the General Election edges closer, parties are preparing sooner rather than later to have their candidates in place and get campaigning underway. Fianna Fáil have six candidates nominated to contest the party’s selection convention which is expected to select two candidates when the time comes, although no date is set as […]
Zeus staff face further temporary lay-offs
by Kate Heaney THE future of a number of workers at Zeus in Letterkenny still remains uncertain with around 200 staff to be temporarily laid off for the first week of August. The move comes after staff were already laid off for the first week of this month. Advertisement However, the company this week told […]
Gardaí probe early morning fire in Letterkenny
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing following a fire on the Pearse Road, Letterkenny this morning. The incident occurred at approximately 5.30am this morning, Friday, July 26. It is understood the blaze broke out at what is known locally as the old bacon factory site. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “ Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene […]
Emergency services tackle blaze in Letterkenny
EMERGENCY Services are currently dealing with a fire in the Pearse Road area of Letterkenny. It is understood the blaze broke out around 5.30am at what is known locally as the old bacon factory site. More to follow. Advertisement
Husband of Falcarragh kidney transplant recipient to take on gruelling charity cycle
THE husband of a Falcarragh woman who underwent a kidney transplant which changed her life, will next Wednesday begin a 240 km cycle across Ireland, while towing a dialysis machine, to raise money for the Irish Kidney Association. Peter Conboy from Ballygar in County Galway is married to Liz Ferry who developed chronic kidney disease […]