A WOMAN whose mother had a delayed cancer diagnosis at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) says she is very disappointed that further improvements are still needed at the gynaecology service to safeguard women. Sinéad Ní Bhaoill was speaking to the Donegal News following the publication of the Health and Information Authority, HIQA’s review of the service […]
Nothing but big gigs at The Balor Theatre
“IT’S just like old times” says Conor Malone, manager of The Balor Arts Centre, as the Ballybofey venue hosts its busiest week of music gigs since re-opening after lockdown. Tonight (Friday) sees vocalist Edel Murphy (Celtic Woman & Riverdance) front a four-piece band to perform iconic songs of struggle and celebration from songwriting greats such […]
Tent protest to highlight mica homeless risk
A PROTEST to highlight the risk of homelessness faced by mica families will be held in Donegal next month. The ‘pitch on the pitch’ demonstration will see over 100 tents set up on Buncrana GAA pitch on November 6 to highlight the risk of mica-affected families ending up living in tents if 100 per cent […]
CARBERRY, Michael
CARBERRY – The sudden death has occurred of Michael Carberry; Magheralask, Glenswilly. Rest In Peace His remains will be reposing at his brother Tony’s residence in Magheralask from 6 pm this evening, Monday. Advertisement Funeral Mass tomorrow; Tuesday in St. Columba’s Church, Glenswilly at 11 am, with interment afterwards in Kilpeak Cemetery. The Funeral Mass […]
Design and ambition the key fabric of Edel’s Success
HAVING been involved in the craft and design industry since the age of 11, craft is in Edel MacBride’s DNA. An award-winning designer, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Edel’s story is a fascinating one. “I was lucky to follow my dream of getting into art school at LYIT. Back then courses involved lots of expensive materials and […]
Over 100 new jobs for Killybegs
OVER 100 people are to be employed at a new €50 million ingrediant manufacturing plant in Killybegs. Bio-Marine Ingredients, which is majority owned by Killybegs fishermen, hopes to begin construction of the project in the second half of next year. Work is already under way to clear the site. Bio-Marine CEO Jason Whooley said the […]
Harps star to feature in latest episode of TG4 show
FINN Harps star Eloka Asoukah will feature on TG4 this evening as part of Eire Nua, a new series exploring Ireland’s growing multiculturism. Over the summer and with foreign travel out of the question presenter Hector Ó hEochagáin hit the road to seek out those from overseas who have made Ireland their home. From Brazil to the […]
Bundoran RNLI comes to the aid of a family
The inshore lifeboat was launched 4.09pm following a report from the Irish Coast Guard that three people had got into difficulty in a rip current.
Public urged to attend mica protest in Lifford tomorrow
AHEAD of a protest in Lifford tomorrow campaigners say only people power will secure 100 per-cent redress for mica families. Guest speaker at the demonstration will be Paddy Diver, the man credited with sparking the mica movement that brought thousands of people on to the streets of Dublin in June. Helping organise Saturday’s event, which […]
Letterkenny’s intergalactic mystery solved
THE mystery surrounding a Stormtrooper and a globe-headed character on Letterkenny’s streets has been solved. It was in fact filming for the latest episode of the whacky comedy podcast ‘Spacejuck’. Shoppers were stopped in their tracks recently as the outlandish Spacejuck tackled the Star Wars baddie on Letterkenny’s High Road. Their inter-galactic tête-à-tête ended with […]