PEOPLE across Donegal are being encouraged to dig out their old electronics and recycle them from free. A special promotion is giving people the chance to gather up their old batteries, cables, toys, and all electrical and electronic waste and bring along to a free collection day to help the county meet national e-waste recycling targets […]
Donegal leaves strong impact on French women’s group
MEMBERS of an international women’s club based in south-west France have returned home with lasting memories of Donegal. Some 24 members of Landes and Pays Basque International Women’s Club (LPBIWC) enjoyed discovering Donegal’s spectacular Atlantic coastline, rich heritage, renowned tweeds and, above all, the warmth of its people. The LPBIWC travelled across Ireland from October […]
Donegal routes to be gritted again on Monday morning
GRITTERS will be out on Donegal roads again from 6am tomorrow morning, Monday. The following routes will be gritted: • 01: National Primary North Advertisement • 02: National Primary Central • 03: National Primary South • 05: Inishowen East • 07: Milford South • 12: Binswilly • 13: Stranorlar North • 14: Stranorlar East • […]
Emerging creative writers celebrated in Milford exhibition
A UNIQUE creative writing project offered emerging creatives a chance to explore personal connection and self-expression. The launch of ‘My Home Town’ on Monday began at Esther’s bakery in Milford with tea and cakes before moving to Milford Library to view an exhibition of their work. The project brought together established and emerging writers to […]
Opportunities in Poland highlighted at ‘It’s Time to Move’event
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YOUNG people in Donegal have been encouraged to consider Poland as a place to visit, work or even to study. The call came at a recent event held in Letterkenny’s Central Library organised by EUROPE DIRECT Letterkenny, and Letterkenny Youth Information Centre. The event was part of Eurodesk’s Time to Move campaign and was targeted […]
Donegal Sanctuary Runners run for friendship and solidarity in Dublin
SANCTUARY Runners from Letterkenny and Buncrana attended the third Global Solidarity Run in Dublin last Sunday. They joined a group of over 700 Sanctuary Runners from all over Ireland. People from all nationalities were there, including people who have been forcibly displaced, and local Irish people in a vibrant celebration of friendship and solidarity. Advertisement […]
The Way We Were
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Tess McNulty delves into the archive to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. October 16, 1976 COUNCILLOR HITS OUT AT FOOD PRICES Advertisement Cllr Sally Blake felt it was time women got together and formed a Watch Committee to try to keep prices down. She made her comments at a meeting of Letterkenny […]
Donegal routes to be gritted at 6am on Sunday morning
DONEGAL roads will be gritted from 6am tomorrow, Sunday. The following routes will be gritted: • 01: National Primary North Advertisement • 02: National Primary Central • 05: Inishowen East • 07: Milford South • 12: Binswilly • 13: Stranorlar North • 14: Stranorlar East • 15: Stranorlar West • 18: Donegal South You can […]
Oíche Ghaelach event the start of a busy time for Líonra Leitir Ceanainn
Tá neart imeachtaí suimiúla ar na bacáin ag Líonra Leitir Ceanainn agus mná ildánacha i lár an aonaigh acu. There are plenty of exciting events coming up on Líonra Leitir Ceanainn’s calendar over the next few weeks. There will be an evening of poetry and song, an Oíche Ghaelach, in Dillons Hotel this Sunday, October […]
Courageous and selfless heroes honoured at awards in Dublin
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THE HEROIC actions of Donegal people were honoured at the Water Safety Ireland Awards on Tuesday. The local life-savers were recognised at the Water Safety Ireland awards for their contribution to the 38 lives saved from drowning in Irish waters. The event took place in the Mansion House, Dublin. Advertisement Amongst those recognised was Caitlin […]