THE arrival of a new jeep and van for Stranorlar Fire Service was welcomed at the station by Cathaoirleach Martin Harley on Tuesday night. Cllr Harley spoke of the obvious sense of pride of the personnel in the state-of-the-art building and the good order they maintain it in. “When I met all the members of […]
Daniel and Majella visit Donegal’s oldest living citizen
DANIEL O’Donnell and his wife Majella paid a very special visit to Donegal’s oldest living citizen, Ruby Druce, today. In Letterkenny for Relay for Life, the pair visited the Castlefinn native who turned 108 on New Year’s Eve. Ruby, who was over the moon with the visit, receives a phone call from the star on […]
‘Rainbows Room’ dedicated in memory of Private Seán Rooney
by Louise Doyle THE mum of a Newtowncunningham peacekeeper killed in the Lebanon has spoken of her pride in her son following the funding of Ireland’s first dedicated ‘Rainbows Room’ in his memory. Natasha McCloskey was speaking at the launch of the project, which opened in Ratoath Community College on Tuesday in memory of her son, […]
St Eunan’s Cathedral – from dawn to dusk
On his recent trip to Ireland, Italian photographer Stefano Alberti from Milan captured St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny in quite splendid lighting. Staying at the Radisson Hotel in the town centre, Stefano rose at 5am while most of the town was still soundly asleep, to photograph the Cathedral at ‘the golden hour’. Also known as […]
Conservation group’s delight after major wind farm plans refused
by Louise Doyle A CONSERVATION group which campaigned against a proposed industrial wind plant on the Gweebarra River have told of their delight that planning permission has been refused in the case. Proposed plans had included a wind farm of up to 19 turbines standing up to 200m high. Advertisement But plans have been rejected […]
Seat to be unveiled in memory of Colm Ferry
LETTERKENNY is to remember one of the town’s much loved gentlemen and popular residents when a seat is to be unveiled in his memory next week. A stalwart of Letterkenny Credit Union for 40 years, Colm Ferry passed away in June in 2019. In the almost five years since his death, he remains missed so […]
Derry Girls star visits Donegal hotel
A well-known Derry Girls star paid a visit to Harvey’s Point Hotel in Donegal this week. Pictured is long serving member of staff, Pauric Gallagher alongside Saoirse Monica Jackson who plays Erin on the show.
Role models honoured at Garda Youth Awards
A NUMBER of young Donegal people were honoured at the 2024 Donegal Garda Youth Awards. The presentation ceremony took place this week at the Abbey Hotel in Donegal Town. The overall award winners will now go on to represent the Donegal Division at the National Awards ceremony. The overall winners were as follows: Community Safety Award Winner […]
Mourne Antiques’ owner to appear on RTÉ’s The Today Show
By Dionne Meehan A LETTERKENNY business woman is set to make her TV debut on The Today Show at the end of the month. Frances Spears, owner of Mourne Antiques, will be taking to our TV screens on May 29 to showcase eight beautiful items from her store which is based in Letterkenny. Advertisement Frances, […]
Stunning Victorian property in Burtonport hits the market
A STUNNING Victorian property in Burtonport hit the market this week for almost €800,000. Campbells Auctioneers listed the house for €799,950. Located in the ever popular seaside village of Burtonport, this unique landmark is sure to appeal to a wide range of buyers. Advertisement Boasting a large manicured plot extending to approximately 1.4 acres, this property […]