By Dionne Meehan A FRESH call has been made to secure a site on the Pearse Road in Letterkenny after emergency services tackled a fire in the area on Friday. It is understood the blaze broke out at approximately 5.30am at what is known locally as the Old Bacon Factory. Advertisement This incident comes just months […]
Letterkenny Memories’ video to be screened tomorrow
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A SCREENING of the new Letterkenny Memories’ video will take place in Dillon’s Hotel on Monday, July 29 at 8pm. The video includes a number of local people who tell their own story and reflect on a wide variety of topics. The video features Margaret Tinney recalling how they bought their house on the Port Road […]
Car seized and driver arrested in St Johnston
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Members were conducting a checkpoint in the St. Johnston area last night when the driver failed a roadside breath test.
Kerrykeel woman graduates with a Masters in Engineering
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Orla Egan, the daughter of Shaun and Antoinette Egan, Kerrykeel, pictured with her sisters Ella and Natalie at her recent graduation from Ulster University Belfast. Orla earned a Master of Engineering with Honours, and a Diploma in Professional Practice with commendation. She is currently employed as a site Engineer for Wills Bros in Dublin. Advertisement […]
Class of ‘84 enjoy Drumoghill National School’s reunion
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PAST pupils of Drumoghill National School pictured at a recent school reunion. It was the first time the group were together since they left the school 40 years ago. They are pictured with former teacher, Charlie Shiels who taught the group.
A Night of Irish Ghost Stories and Folklore comes to Strabane
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By Paul McElwee Yes, I know it’s only July and Halloween is a bit away yet but, let’s be honest, who doesn’t enjoy a good aul ghost story? Whether we admit it or not, everyone likes being scared a little, feeling that icy chill up the spine when listening to tales of dread and doom. […]
Variety of acts in store for Letterkenny Busking Festival
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THE Annual Letterkenny Busking Festival returns to Letterkenny Main Street this summer with its amazing variety of acts. On Saturday, August 17, the highly anticipated 9th annual Letterkenny Busking Festival competition is set to make a triumphant return. Since its beginning in 2015, this vibrant festival has attracted talented buskers and performers from various genres, […]
Donegal’s Judith McCarthy is longest serving museum curator in Ireland
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by Paddy Walsh FOR someone who is directly involved in history, Judith McCarthy has made a little piece of it herself! After arriving in Letterkenny thirty years ago, she is currently the longest serving Local Authority Museum Curator in Ireland. Advertisement “It sometimes seems like yesterday and other times a long time ago. But I’ve […]
Brewing up something special
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THE managing director of McDaid’s Football Special has spoken of how a Buisness Expansion Grant has boosted his family buisness and has helped provide a greater focus on marketing and new sales opportunities. Since the 1940s, McDaid’s has been developing soft drinks to go with any occasion. The Ramelton brand’s iconic soft drink Football Special […]