A POPULAR Letterkenny businessman will tomorrow (Saturday) commence his attempt to become the first Donegal person ever to summit the world’s highest and most dangerous mountain – Mount Everest. Mr Jason Black (42), who runs Voodoo nightclub along with his wife Sharon, hopes to plant the Donegal flag on the North East ridge of Everest […]
Hollywood star Saoirse Ronan visits Letterkenny
ONE OF Ireland’s biggest and youngest Hollywood stars gave an exclusive film-acting master class to aspiring young actors in Letterkenny this week.
Downings man Shane makes the final 10 of The Voice
LAST weekend Donegal native man Shane McLaughlin was given a ‘lifeline’ to make the final ten of this year’s The Voice Of Ireland on RTÉ One.
Donegal link to famous Kerry family
IRELAND’S oldest photographic agency celebrates a unique birthday this year, a century after it was founded by an ‘orphan’ from Rathmullan.
Raphoe train to run through the night
HISTORY will be made next month when for the first time in over half a century a passenger train will run through the night in Donegal.
Died by suicide after family told ‘he’s fine’
THE heartbroken family of a 66-years-old Letterkenny man who took his own life have hit out at the help he was offered by the HSE.
‘Major concern’ over Oatfield demolition
PLANNERS are seeking further information after “major concerns” were expressed about an application to demolish the landmark Oatfield sweet factory.
Shop assistant feared for life during robbery
A SHOP assistant feared for his life during a robbery at knife-point on Sunday evening.
Appeal for help to unearth grave secrets in Stranorlar
AN APPEAL has been launched this week seeking information that could unearth some of the secrets of the old Catholic graveyard in Stranorlar.
Two young men charged in relation to serious assault in Falcarragh
TWO young people have been released on bail in connection with an assault in Falcarragh which has left a man in a critical condition in hospital.