TWO albums were launched during a music concert which was part of Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair in the Social, Derrybeg on Monday night. The first debut album ‘Sliocht’ is from the highly acclaimed flute-player Frances Morton. The launch was performed by Maireád Ní Mhaonaigh of Altan. Meaning ‘trace’ or ‘lineage’, Sliocht draws on Frances’ family […]
Parenting column: Offering some useful parenting advice in just four words
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By Louise Flanagan A few days ago, I saw a post on social media asking for people to comment with four words that capture their best parenting advice. There was actually some pretty solid advice offered; albeit there were humorous responses in the mix too, such as ‘Keep stocked in wine’. Of the sensible answers, […]
From the archives: The way we were in Donegal
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Róise Collins delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to [email protected] JANUARY 1, 1975 DONEGAL MAY RIDE OUT WORST OF ECONOMIC RECESSION As stories continue to come in of factory lay-offs in most parts of the country, the […]
Tobins raise €1,500 from sale of St. Eunan’s GAA flags in memory of Aidan
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In the lead up to this year’s Donegal Senior County Final which saw St. Eunan’s take on Dungloe, Tobin’s Service Station in Letterkenny decided on a unique fundraiser by donating all the profits from the sale of their St. Eunan’s flags and bunting to charity. It was a way for the Tobin family to honour […]
50 years on: Remembering a terrible tragedy
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Fifty years on: The ‘Evelyn Marie’ disaster is remembered
A proud Letterkenny man – Funeral to take place in Glasgow on Saturday of Frank O’Donnell
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THE funeral will take place in Clydebank, Glasgow on Saturday, January 11 of Frank (Francie) O’Donnell, formerly of Rosemount, Letterkenny. Frank lived in Clydebank for most of his life, but down through the years, he remained in close contact with his family and his many friends back home in Letterkenny. News of his passing at […]
Brid sorts her last letter in Derrybeg after 35 years
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Hardworking postal operative Brid Campbell has sorted her last letter in Derrybeg after 35 years of dedicated service. Staff in Derrybeg Post Office made a lovely presentation to Brid, to thank her for her service. We wish Brid all the very best for the future. Advertisement
Irish language signage spend
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An estimated €60,000 will be spent by Donegal County Council this year on ensuring that correct road signage in Irish is in place. This is part of an ongoing programme (a similar amount was spent in 2024) to repair and replace signage in order to comply with the requirements of the Official Languages Act.
Uisce Éireann issue burst water pipes advice
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As temperatures plummet to below zero, Uisce Éireann is reminding people in Donegal to protect their water pipes from the freezing weather. Water expands by nearly 10% as it freezes and turns into ice, which stops the flow of water through pipes. This can even cause new pipes to split. Uisce Éireann is urging people do […]
Older people urged to reach out to Alone in cold snap
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ALONE, who support thousands of older people across the whole country are monitoring the weather very closely and are checking with older people they support across all areas. Met Eireann have issued a yellow weather warning for the whole country as temperatures are set to plummet to -3 degrees or lower in many areas with […]