By Paddy Walsh WHEN someone has returned from one of the experiences of a lifetime by reaching Everest Base Camp, the most obvious question to ask is, would he do it again? “I probably would do it again.” Pause. “But not today…!” Advertisement But you can be sure for the man who has already climbed […]
Rolling back the years in style at vintage car day
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By Paddy Walsh IT was a day of veterans and vintage vehicles in Letterkenny on Sunday. The vintage came in the shapes and sizes of the, mainly, cars that occupied the open space at the rear of the Clanree Hotel. Advertisement And among the veterans at the Donegal Vintage Classic Car and Heritage Club annual […]
FRESH TAKE: Bishop Coll’s reflections on AI make for interesting debate
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WATCHING children today, it is striking how instinctively they turn to technology. They know how to find shortcuts in seconds and if there’s an option to speak rather than type, many will choose it. It’s not a criticism; every generation embraces the tools available to it. But it does raise questions. Hardly a week passes […]
Maple Group raises €1,000 for Donegal Community Counselling Services
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THE Maple Group, with seven stores located across Donegal in Derrybeg, Carrigart, Castlefin, Falcarragh, Burtonport, Moville and Ballyliffin, has raised €1,000 in support of the Donegal Community Counselling Services at Donegal Women’s Centre. The donation will provide vital support for counselling services across the county. The services help individuals, families, and communities access essential mental […]
CHANNEL HOPPER: Wild Conamara – More good than bad
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Wild Conamara – RTÉ1, Sunday, 6.30pm Dear England – BBC1, Sunday, 9pm Shergar: The Racehorse And The IRA – Channel 4, Saturday, 8.30pm Advertisement Miles Davis: Birth Of The Cool – BBC4, Friday, 9pm Connemara” is the usual spelling for that part of Ireland, but RTÉ have opted for the Irish spelling in their new Sunday night natural history […]
Carrigans pupils enjoy a field trip to the beach in Rathmullan
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PUPILS from 5th and 6th classes at Scoil an Linbh Íosa in Carrigans took part in a beach exploration workshop hosted by An Taisce’s Green-Schools at Rathmullan beach on Wednesday. The group is one of 111 classes from 47 schools nationwide that recently took part in the SeaKeepers Project, and were the lucky winners of […]
Donegal MACE stores recognised for retail excellence
THREE Donegal stores have been honoured at the MACE Excellence Awards, with a Letterkenny outlet also scooping one of the night’s top prizes. Brogan’s MACE Dry Arch in Letterkenny, O’Donnell’s MACE Crolly, and O’Donnell’s MACE Kilmacrennan all received MACE Excellence Awards at the ceremony, held at Lawlor’s Hotel in Naas. Brogan’s MACE Dry Arch went […]
Letterkenny battery storage plan refused over failure to address TEN-T conflict
By Jonathan Magee DONEGAL County Council has recommended refusal of planning permission for a major battery energy storage facility near Letterkenny, after finding that the applicant failed to adequately address a direct conflict with the TEN-T Priority Route Improvement Project. The Donegal National Roads Office warned the council that lands within the application site are […]
Handed herself in over warrant after pharmacy theft
A WOMAN who was arrested on a Garda bench warrant has been fined for stealing €240 worth of cosmetics from a Letterkenny pharmacy. Shauna Brady (42), formerly of Abbey Villas, Manorcunningham, but now living in Northern Ireland, appeared before Letterkenny District Court charged with the theft from Magee’s Pharmacy on Main Street, Letterkenny. Detective Garda […]
Donegal Women in Business Network to host inspiring event
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THE Donegal Women in Business Network invites women in business across Donegal to its final event of the season. Entitled ‘The Moment Everything Changes’, the event takes place on Thursday, June 11, from 6pm–8pm at Castle Grove Country House Hotel, Letterkenny. Tickets are free for members and €25 for non-members. Advertisement The event features keynote speaker […]