A mother who lost her teenage son in a car accident has made a heartfelt plea to the public to be respectful and mindful of the road. Carmel Bonner from Dungloe, lost her 19-year-old son Jamie last September when he was killed in a two car collision on the N56 near Creeslough. To mark World […]
LYIT to host Ireland’s first hangover research seminar
IRELAND’S first Alcohol Hangover Research Seminar will take place in Letterkenny Institute of Technology this Friday. The event will bring together a panel of international experts to explore the behavioural, physiological, and psychological effects arising from an alcohol related hangover including the renowned Dr Joris Verster who is founder of the Alcohol Hangover Research Group. […]
A week of firsts and lasts at The Balor
IT is a week of firsts and lasts at The Balor as bawdy comedy The Star Of Chester’s Lane (Thursday November 18) marks the return of professional touring theatre to the Ballybofey venue. Saturday then sees the last outing of the year for The Ghostlight Sessions – the Balor’s acclaimed live monthly original music night. […]
Battle of the ‘string-pullers’ could prove decisive
By Frank Craig Goalkeepers aren’t completely mad, they’re just different. Being the most vulnerable member of a team, the only ones we ever really remember with egg on their faces, they have to be. Advertisement The eccentricity gene commonly shared means they are risk-takers. Traditional Gaelic football stoppers, those from a different time and place, […]
Family very disappointed following HIQA gynae review
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 […]