By Louise Doyle CONCERN has been raised about the rising number of online fundraisers to help send schoolchildren to a major competition in the United States next month. The All-Ireland Vex Robotics Championship takes place in Texas in May. Advertisement Two Donegal schools have initiated online fundraisers to help take their students to the World […]
Mary selections in full swing as festival approaches
By Róise Collins THE search for representatives for the 58th Mary from Dungloe International Arts Festival is in full swing, with selection events taking place across the country and overseas. Festival organisers are currently seeking a Dublin Mary, UAE Mary, Connacht Mary, and the first-ever Ulster Mary. Advertisement In recent weeks, Kate Tobin, with strong […]
Former cook of Glenveagh Castle honoured at opening of new restaurant
By Róise Collins A BRAND new restaurant, named in honour of the legendary Nellie Gallagher, the renowned cook of Glenveagh Castle, opened at the Glenveagh Visitor Centre at the weekend. Nellie, who comes from Dunlewey, began her remarkable 50 year career at Glenveagh in 1946. Advertisement During this time, Mr Henry McIlhiney welcomed a wide […]
Rosses Men’s Shed to restore historic currach
By Róise Collins MEMBERS of the Rosses Men’s Shed have begun restoration works on an old currach which was displayed in Ionad Teampaill Chróine in Dungloe. The currach was donated to the community by Doctor Declan Bonar when he retired from his GP practice in the town a number of years ago. Advertisement The ten […]
James McGinley retires from Glenveagh National Park after years of dedicated service
AFTER 47 years at Glenveagh National Park, Creeslough native James McGinley closed his office door for the final time last week. For almost half a century, James has held numerous jobs at Glenveagh starting when he was 19 years of age. Throughout his career, James worked amongst other things, in Storekeeping, Procurement, Rhodendron Control and most […]
Civic reception to mark 100 years of Blaneys on council
By Chris Ashmore A significant milestone in Irish political life will be marked on June 24 this year as it will represent 100 years of continuous political representation on Donegal County Council by members of the Blaney family. To mark the anniversary, the Council will host a civic reception for members of the Blaney family […]
Tributes are paid to photographer Stanley Matchett MBE
Tributes have been paid to Stanley Matchett MBE, the Belfast-based professional photographer who ran weekend courses for more than 20 years at Arnold’s Hotel in Dunfanaghy. Mr Matchett (92), who died in March, had a great affection for the people and scenery of Donegal and enjoyed a close affinity with the Arnold family. He is […]
Council to seek expressions of interest from landowners for new graveyard site
By Chris Ashmore DO you have land that could be suitable for use as a municipal graveyard in Letterkenny? That’s the question that will be posed by Donegal County Council in the coming weeks as it seeks expressions of interest from landowners in and around the county’s biggest town. Advertisement In the Letterkenny area, there […]
SCÁLA business programme now open for applications
SCÁLA, the accelerator programme from Local Enterprise Office Donegal, is now open for applications. Scála is targeted at high-potential start-ups and business expansions in the county. This exciting programme is unique to Donegal and is built by investors for entrepreneurs. Applications are open for entrepreneurs and senior managers of businesses with the potential to scale […]
Opening of €52 million Letterkenny Community Hospital faces delay
by Louise Doyle LETTERKENNY Community Hospital is expected to open in the second half of next year – slightly later than initially expected. The €52 million development will comprise 110 beds, including a mix of long/short stay rehabilitation and dementia care with associated resident accommodation. Advertisement It had been anticipated that the new community hospital on […]