Loads happening at An Grianán as the birthday celebrations continue


By Paul McElwee LETTERKENNY’S iconic An Grianán Theatre will this evening host a special event as part of its 25th birthday celebrations. A performance by CoisCéim Dance Theatre, one of the first acts to perform at the theatre following its opening a quarter of a century ago, will once again take to the stage after […]


Buncrana tidies up as Donegal’s top town


By Paul McElwee BUNCRANA folk were celebrating this week after the town scooped the accolade of being Donegal’s tidiest town for the third year in a row. The news emerged as the annual Tidy Town’s competition, sponsored by SuperValu, announced their winners at Friday’s ceremony in Croke Park, which was live-streamed to countless watchers hoping […]


Fresh efforts to improve air quality in Letterkenny


SITUATED behind the Donegal County Museum on the High Road in Letterkenny is a rather undistinguished green metal cabinet. It’s fair to assume that – even if it was in a more public place – the vast majority of people would not know what it is for if they were asked. It would be no […]


Thirty property acquisitions needed for Donegal’s biggest road infrastructure


by Louise Doyle THIRTY property acquisitions are needed to enable the single biggest road construction project in Donegal, to date. The Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) will transform the core road network and includes significant active travel provision. Advertisement It will be the single biggest road construction project in Donegal, to date, and aims to deliver significant improvements in three […]


Alzheimer Society of Ireland hosting event in Jackson’s Hotel


By Paul McElwee THE Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) Friends of ASI group will hold a special community event in the Drumboe Suite in Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey on Tuesday, November 19. The organisers are hoping to increase understanding surrounding the condition, while encouraging services and residents in Donegal to create a dementia-inclusive society. Advertisement Around […]


Staff in St Bernadette’s School ditch the razors to raise some vital funds


By Dionne Meehan DEDICATED staff, students and parents from St Bernadette’s School in Letterkenny will be ditching the razors this November following the announcement of their latest fundraiser. The Movember campaign at St Bernadette’s School is not just about growing moustaches, though that’s part of the fun! Advertisement It’s about drawing attention to the importance […]