By Paddy Walsh JUST over a century since the young Kathleen Rita McNulty left her native Creeslough with her family for a new and, as it turned out, remarkable life in the United States, her grand-daughter stood in front of the facility at Letterkenny ATU that bears her grandmother’s name. Behind her on the window, […]
Letterkenny Chamber marks 60 years with night of nostalgia and celebration
By Diarmaid Doherty It was a night of celebration and nostalgia at Castle Grove House last evening as Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce hosted a special function to mark its 60th anniversary. Chamber members gathered to honour an organisation that first met in March 1965 – and 60 years on, is as strong and vibrant as […]
A blow for Ramelton as two businesses announce closure
THERE has been much disappointment in Ramelton this week after two popular food businesses announced their closure. The well known coffee van, Bambi and Bean took to social media earlier this week to notify their customers that they will be closing due to their barista making a career move across the country. The coffee van […]
Slevin’s Pharmacy celebrate ten years at the heart of the community
THIS September marks a special milestone for Slevin’s Pharmacy, Lifford, as they proudly celebrate 10 years of serving the local community. Over the past decade, the pharmacy has become much more than a place to collect prescriptions, it has grown into a trusted hub for health advice, everyday essentials, and the warm, friendly service that […]
Donegal News team pay tribute to retiring Managing Director, Dominic McClements
It was a day of much emotion in the offices of the Donegal News in Letterkenny as staff members, past and present, gathered to say goodbye to the Managing Director of North West News Group, Dominic McClements. A native of Omagh, Dominic retires from the company on Wednesday, 41 years to the date he first […]
Donegal’s Wild Fuschia Bread will be available in Aldi from tomorrow
THE brainchild of Sian McCann, Wild Fuschia started out as a small business making homemade breads and baked goods. It has now transformed into an award winning company which focuses on Irish bread mixes. The company has been chosen to represent Donegal in Aldi’s new campaign ‘Grow with Aldi’. Located in the picturesque village of […]
Company wants to hire 40 new carers in Donegal
Anyone interested in a career in the care sector is invited to come along to events in Letterkenny and Buncrana in the coming days. Dovida, a leading home care provider, will host recruitment events at Riverfront House in Letterkenny tomorrow from 10am to 4pm, and at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana on Wednesday from […]
Money column: The cost of educating our children
We are at the time of year again when the primary and secondary schools are opening and older students are preparing to go to college. September is like a smaller version of January. It is a season in the year where it feels like a new start, we transition from summer into autumn and everybody […]
Colourful display in support of Letterkenny Pride event
IN a vibrant show of solidarity and celebration, the Polestar Roundabout at the Port Bridge Roundabout in Letterkenny continues to be illuminated in blue and pink until tonight. The Letterkenny Public Service Centre also raised the Progress Pride Flag, celebrating diversity, inclusion and our ongoing commitment to equality for all. A new lighting system that […]
Unique book fair being held in Letterkenny next month
Letterkenny Community Centre will hold its first fundraising book fair next month. All money raised from the event on Sunday, September 7, will be used to support the centre’s work. The fair will be held from 2pm to 6pm. Advertisement A spokesperson for the centre said they were keen to hear from people who would […]