The Last Of Us The big TV launch of the week was, at least for a certain audience, season two of The Last Of Us; perhaps you noticed it mentioned obliquely in the press? You’ll remember it from 2023, when the first season was praised as “the best video game adaptation ever” and it was […]
Public urged to consider care options on Bank Holiday
THE HSE are urging people to consider all care options ahead of Easter Bank Holiday weekend. Bank holiday weekends and extended good weather usually bring additional pressure on the health system but the HSE have plans in place across hospital and community services to ensure patients can access the care they need in the right setting. Tony Canavan, […]
Old friendships are rekindled on trip to the States
A journey to Elizabethtown by Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter innovator Donnan Harvey has helped push re-twinning proposals further along the tracks
Fresh Take Column: Traditional song has a special way of evoking nostalgia, love and loss
There’s something about the way a traditional song can hold sorrow and hope in the same breath. In just a few notes, it can stir up joy, nostalgia, loss and love all at once. This is the power of music and particularly traditional Irish music, the songs and tunes that have been passed down through […]
Letterkenny financial service celebrates rebrand
John F. Loughrey Financial Services was acquired by Fairstone Ireland in November of last year. Last week marked the rebrand of the company to bring it in line with the same look and feel as the other Fairstone offices in Ireland. Fairstone Letterkenny, as the local office will be called, continues it’s long-standing tradition of […]
Northern citizens to vote in Presidential election?
Aontú Launch Bill to Allow Irish Citizens in the North of Ireland Vote in the Next Presidential Election
Japanese woman in Letterkenny becomes Irish citizen
By Evelyn Cullen A JAPANESE woman living in Letterkenny was among the 5,000 people who were granted their Irish citizenship in ceremonies held over two days in February at the Convention Centre in Dublin. Kazuko Umeda, who has lived in Ireland for seven years, received her citizenship on February 14, during the second day of the […]
Art exhibition inspired by Donegal Poet to run until end of month
BLOODROT is a new exhibition featuring art by 110 women artists who responded to the work of Donegal poet Annemarie Ní Churreáin. The show at the Hamilton Gallery, Sligo, also includes art by Donegal artists Maria Gasol, Fiona Mullholland and Leanne McLaughlin. The show opened to mark International Women’s Day recently and is presented in […]
Parenting Column: Children should be encouraged to learn a musical instrument
Last weekend, my daughter Lucy performed in An Grianán Theatre as part of Letterkenny Music and Drama’s Junior crew. Their variety show was called Socks Off and included a whole array of singing, dancing and drama sketches. It was fabulous to see the kids shine on stage. Thank you to producer, Fiona McDaid, for all […]
Burtonport rescue makes difficult decision to close after 15 years
By Róise Collins AFTER years of tireless work rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals in need, Burtonport Animal Rescue has announced it is closing its doors for good. The volunteer-run organisation, which has been a cornerstone of the local community, outlined ongoing challenges including a severe shortage of volunteers, lack of funding and extensive storm damage […]