By Evelyn Cullen A MONTHLY Irish-language group for parents and toddlers is providing a warm and welcoming space for families to connect, chat and play through Irish in Letterkenny Library. Tuistí agus Tachráin, which takes place once a month, offers parents and their young children the chance to meet in a relaxed, cosy environment where Irish […]
‘His life is full of remarkable moments’
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Transition Year student Saoirse Gallagher writes about celebrating her great-uncle James Gallagher’s 99th birthday. The Glenswilly man marked the milestone earlier this month.
‘You don’t ever get to have all the people you love in one room, aside from your wedding day’
For newlyweds Keira and Niki Pollock, a moment that has stuck with them from their big day last July was when they walked through the doors of The Villa Rose and were greeted by their family and friends. “That’s what I imagine heaven looking like,” said teary-eyed bride Keira Cronolly from Ballybofey. “You don’t ever […]
Vox pop: Love is in the air in Letterkenny
By Ava Maguire, Saoirse Gallagher and Éabha Nic Ailín Ahead of Valentine’s Day, student reporters Ava Maguire, Saoirse Gallagher and Éabha Campbell set out on the streets of Letterkenny to ask excited locals how they wish to spend the most romantic day of the year. We had a variety of responses to our question. David […]
Donegal ranks Top 5 most superstitious counties in Ireland
Donegal ranks Top 5 most superstitious counties in Ireland, according to new research. New national research uncovers how Ireland’s fairies, banshees and ghosts still haunt daily life – and names Kilkenny as the nation’s superstition capital. A nationwide investigation by the analysts at Casino.org IE has uncovered the true state of superstition in Ireland – […]
From shed to success: Local musician’s whistles go global
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LETTERKENNY’S Callum Parke is changing the tune of what a normal working week looks like by making and selling whistles from his shed. Growing up, the Newmills native immersed himself in music, with rock n’ roll a particular guilty pleasure. From playing the guitar to mastering the tin whistle, it wasn’t until four years ago […]
A morning well spent at Conwal and Gartan men’s breakfast
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A Men’s breakfast event was held in Conwal Parish Hall on Saturday. Former Ireland and Ulster Rugby International and Vice Principal of Royal School Armagh, Kenny Hooks, spoke at the breakfast morning. Here are some photographs captured by Clive Wasson from the special event.
The unexpected farewell
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It started with a knock on the door in the early hours of February 4, 2021. Two taps, gentle yet urgent. A sound I have never forgotten, and one which still wakes me from my sleep to this day. Our rescue dog, Oscar, awoke milliseconds before us. My partner Paul went downstairs and opened the […]
Parenting Column: The Beckham’s private pain has become public conversation
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At the risk of inadvertently turning this week’s article into a trashy gossip column, I’m going to broach the recent Beckham family fallout. A few days ago, the eldest son of David and Victoria, Brooklyn Beckham, released a statement to the effect that he was fed up living life on his parents’ terms; that they […]
Hidden From View: A window to a past at Old Leck Cemetery
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By Paul Bradley These days walking through the gates of Old Leck in Letterkenny is like stepping back in time, in more ways than one. Of course there’s the sense of weathered peace that you find in cemeteries all across Ireland. But for people of my advanced age, at least from the vicinity, it was […]