By Diarmaid Doherty STRONG winds and heavy rain battered most parts of Donegal yesterday and homes and businesses were without power as Storm Ashley bared its teeth across the North West from early in the day. There was heavy flooding on many roads and fallen trees and branches across a number of routes ensured that […]
Well-known family business based in Convoy changes hands after 65 years
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A WELL-KNOWN family business in Convoy has changed ownership after 65 years in business. William Doherty and Sons has been a prominent feature on Convoy’s Main Street since 1959. However, after much reflection and seeing his own family go in different directions, shop owner, Aidan Doherty felt the time was right to hang up his […]
Young pianists invited to tango workshop
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YOUNG pianists in Donegal have a chance to learn about tango music on Saturday when Argentinian pianist Ernesto Inouye hosts a workshop at the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny. The workshop, which runs from 3pm to 4.30pm, is also open to musicians in general and to music lovers interested in what Ernesto calls “the vast […]
Silver Tassie to host Northwest Breast Cancer Ball in December
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By Paul McElwee DETAILS of the annual Breast Cancer Ball which will be held at the Silver Tassie Hotel in Letterkenny in December have been announced. The prestigious and much-anticipated event, aimed at raising funds for the North West Breast Cancer Centre, promises an unforgettable evening, filled with community spirit, delicious food, music and lively […]
Bus route enhancements between Falcarragh and Dungloe are due to begin tomorrow
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By Paul McElwee BUS services connecting Falcarragh and Dungloe are due to receive a timely boost once enhancements to the route come into effect tomorrow, Morning. The current 966 route will be merged with route 992, offering enhanced connectivity to Falcarragh, Derrybeg, Bunbeg, Crolly, Donegal Airport, Burtonport and Dungloe. Advertisement The route enhancement has come […]
A new home for Brendan thanks to Good Samaritan’s kind gesture
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By Dionne Meehan CHRISTMAS came early for a Letterkenny man living in horrendous conditions after a “Good Samaritan” provided him with a new mobile home ahead of the winter. For 15 years, Brendan McCauley lived in a mobile home with no electricity and no cooking or cleaning facilities in the Glebe area of Letterkenny. Advertisement […]
Power outages expected as Met Éireann escalates Donegal to status Orange Weather Warning
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THE county is bracing itself for stormy conditions overnight with heavy winds predicted from midnight tonight (Saturday). The winds could lead to dangerous driving conditions with power outages also predicted. Donegal County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team has been activated ahead of the storm and the council is asking road users to minimise their journeys […]
Letterkenny Tidy Towns invite public to take part in Sustainability Week
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LETTERKENNY Tidy Towns will host its first ever Sustainability Week, starting on Monday, October 21 and running to Sunday 27. This event, part of their Power of One sustainability initiative, aims to highlight and celebrate the sustainable practices of local businesses and organisations, schools and the community. Throughout the week, Letterkenny Tidy Towns will invite […]
The little things I’ve learned about looking after a pet guinea pig
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Lots of us have a family pet, such as a dog or cat that the whole family enjoys. Ideally, everyone helps out with its care, but I’m sure in most cases, it’s the grown ups who end up doing the heavy lifting (as well as the poop lifting!) Smaller pets like hamsters and rabbits tend […]
Visit of the relics of St Bernadette an overwhelming success
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By Rebecca Crockett ONE of the main organisers of last weekend’s visit of the relics of St Bernadette to St. Eunan’s Cathedral has thanked everyone who played their part in what was a memorable and historic weekend for the dioceses. Large crowds of people visited the cathedral over Friday, Saturday and Sunday with many traveling […]