By Evelyn Cullen HUNDREDS of people are expected to turn out on Thursday evening in Annagry to hear the Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland, Dr. Jilan Wahba Abadalmajid, speak at a public meeting. The ambassador was invited by Independent councillor Michéal Choilm mac Giolla Easbaig who said the event is “hugely important for us as a community […]
Donegal man killed in Australia to be laid to rest in Kilcar later this week
A DONEGAL man who was killed in a work place incident in Australia earlier this month will be laid to rest in Kilcar on Friday. Barry Breslin (35) from Straleel, Kilcar is believed to have been struck by an excavator while working in Perth on Thursday, October 3. As a result of this, he sustained […]
Weather: Mostly dry day with a mix of cloud and sunny spells
MIST and fog will clear this morning leaving a mostly dry day with a mix of cloud and sunny spells along with a few showers. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees. Tonight will be dry with clear spells at first but it will turn cloudy. Advertisement Some mist and fog patched will develop. Lowest […]
Halloween Fest with ShopLK to bring a great buzz to Letterkenny
THE annual Letterkenny Halloween Fest will take place on the Main Street on Thursday, October 31. The Halloween Fest has delighted children, teens and their families for many years and always delivers a fantastic Halloween buzz to the town. The annual festival is being organised by ShopLK, together with the team at Letterkenny CDP, and this […]
Further night-time roadworks on Ballybofey/Stranorlar Bridge
FURTHER night-time roadworks are set to commence on the Ballybofey/Stranorlar Bridge tonight. The busy Twin Towns bridge will be blocked between today, Monday, October 21 and Saturday, November 9 from 8pm to 7am. The bridge will reopen during day time hours. Advertisement There will be a diversion around Dreenan Bridge Road, Ballybofey and diversion signs […]
Donegal cancer flight exemption welcomed but more clarity sought
by Louise Doyle A CHARITY providing subsidised flights for more than 400 Donegal cancer patients to Dublin for treatment has welcomed the news that flights are to be completely exempt from a passenger cap, but is calling for further clarity. Donegal Cancer Flights and Services offers reduced price flights for those travelling for treatment and works in conjunction with the […]
Carndonagh National School gets approval for extension
Scoil Naomh Cholmcille in Craigtown, Carndonagh has received approval for an extension by the Department of Education. The extension comprises a mainstream classroom what will be provided under the Modular Framework Programme. Welcoming the announcement, Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue thanked the Minister for Education, Norma Foley and her team of officials for their help and […]
Storm Ashley bares its teeth
By Diarmaid Doherty STRONG winds and heavy rain battered most parts of Donegal yesterday and homes and businesses were without power as Storm Ashley bared its teeth across the North West from early in the day. There was heavy flooding on many roads and fallen trees and branches across a number of routes ensured that […]
Well-known family business based in Convoy changes hands after 65 years
A WELL-KNOWN family business in Convoy has changed ownership after 65 years in business. William Doherty and Sons has been a prominent feature on Convoy’s Main Street since 1959. However, after much reflection and seeing his own family go in different directions, shop owner, Aidan Doherty felt the time was right to hang up his […]
Young pianists invited to tango workshop
YOUNG pianists in Donegal have a chance to learn about tango music on Saturday when Argentinian pianist Ernesto Inouye hosts a workshop at the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny. The workshop, which runs from 3pm to 4.30pm, is also open to musicians in general and to music lovers interested in what Ernesto calls “the vast […]