Father’s move to Spain inspired this young Convoy singer-songwriter


  A YOUNG man from Convoy is making his way in the music scene after securing a First Class Honours Degree at Queens University, Belfast. Joel Harkin, 23, graduated from one of the UK’s top universities with a degree in Music Technology and Sonic Arts earlier this year. Since leaving university, he has now developed […]

Rainfall warning for Donegal


  A rainfall warning has been issued for Donegal as the county sees heavy down pours this morning.  Met Eireann issued a status yellow warning for Donegal, while the rest of the country is set to get drier.  Advertisement Heavy rain can be expected throughout the rest of the day and for a time overnight. […]

Donegal Fire Service recruitment drive targets new female recruits


Donegal Fire Service has recently launched a new recruitment drive and is particularly interested in attracting new female recruits. Dermot Brady, Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer with the Donegal Fire Service is keen to see more women putting themselves forward to join the Fire Service in Donegal. “At the moment Donegal Fire Service does not […]

Sleep Out event this weekend as homeless crisis gets worse


    A charity event is to take place this weekend to raise awareness and much needed funds for the North West Simon Community. The annual ‘Sleep Out’ takes place on Friday October 6th from 9pm in Letterkenny Market Square. Advertisement As part of their annual Simon Week, the charity will be trying to raise […]

Funding offer and new jobs to deliver the NW Greenway project


  Donegal County Council welcomes the fact that Derry City and Strabane District Council has received a formal letter of offer for €14.85 million from the EU’s INTERREG VA Programme to proceed with the North West greenways project that will lead to the provision of 46.5km of new cross border greenways across the Donegal County […]

Gardai investigating break in at Letterkenny Jewellers


  ANOTHER break in occurred in Letterkenny this week, the fifth in the county over the past four weeks.   Thieves gained access to McCullagh Jewellers in Letterkenny Shopping Centre at around 2am in the early hours of Monday morning. Gardai were alerted immediately after the alarm system was activated. Advertisement It is believed the gang […]