DONEGAL County Council is recruiting for two roles to promote the arts in the county. These positions will help shape the future of arts, culture and creativity across the county, according to the council. It said the new recruits will work closely with communities, artists and organisations. Advertisement The positions are for a new Arts […]
Serial killer’s victim remains missing as family visits Donegal scene
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Teenage victim Arlene Arkinson was murdered 32 years ago this week By Sean Murphy A MURDER victim’s family will return to a Donegal seaside town where the innocent teenager was last seen before she died at the hands of a serial killer. Advertisement Arlene Arkinson was only 15 years old when she vanished without trace […]
Mum who is to row across Atlantic reveals she’s no expert
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By Sean Murphy THE mum braving the wild Atlantic way from the Canaries to the Caribbean in a rowing boat has admitted: “I’m not a seasoned rower”. Sharon O’Donnell and her sons Evan and Glenn, from Arranmore, are to row nearly 5,000 kms over eight weeks in a challenge dubbed the “World’s Toughest” to raise […]
Communities urged to help with back-to-school costs
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By Sean Murphy CRIPPLING back-to-school costs can be helped if people stick together, it is claimed. A politician who helped to spearhead a hugely successful uniform swap initiative has said it could be rolled out county-wide. Advertisement Cllr Gary Doherty is Donegal council cathaoirleach and told the Donegal News the idea could help families across […]
Heritage event to take place in Letterkenny
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The Letterkenny Community Heritage Group is holding a dedication ceremony of the World War 1 memorial at Cathedral Square, on Wednesday, August 19 at 7.30pm. The memorial is in remembrance of all from the Letterkenny area who went to fight in the First World War. A short talk will be given on the idea behind […]
The Way We Were
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Aoife Doherty delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. July 31, 1976 Excitement and glamour in Rosses for Mary from Dungloe Advertisement THERE will be colour, high excitement and glamour in Dungloe this weekend as the Mary from Dungloe Festival reaches its climax. The organisers have had their problems, but […]
Channel Hopper: Pondering the real emotional power of Irish music
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By Paul Bradley Creedon’s Musical Atlas Of Ireland RTÉ1, Sunday, 6.30pm Advertisement Furious Disney+Hulu Hitler’s Games: Berlin 1936 In Colour Channel 4, Saturday, 8pm Dictator: The Hitler Interviews Channel 4, Saturday, 9pm Richard E Grant’s Very Modern Odyssey Channel 4, Sunday, 8pm John Creedon is back with his Musical Atlas Of Ireland, although this time […]
A case for the supernatural
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Aworld-renowned paranormal researcher and the grandson of two of the most famous figures in supernatural investigation is set to visit Donegal this autumn for a unique event at Lifford Old Courthouse. Chris McKinnell will appear at the historic venue on Friday, October 16, for what organisers are describing as “an unforgettable night” exploring some of […]
The simple pension top-up workers should know about
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Pension jargon can be baffling. PRSA, ARF, AVC – it is easy to nod along in conversation without knowing what any of it means. Yet understanding one of these terms in particular could make a real difference to how comfortable your retirement turns out to be. An AVC, or Additional Voluntary Contribution, is simply extra […]
A disturbing incident that sparks yet more concern for women in politics
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This week’s Fresh Take column by Sabrina Sweeney When Councillor Dakota Ní Mheanman answered a call from a private number last week, she was doing what councillors do every day. As public representatives, they are contacted about everything from housing applications to drainage problems. Sometimes, there are people who need to discuss a personal issue […]