Ceol na Coille Summer School and Trad Fest, now in its 13th year, returns to Letterkenny, from July 8 to July 12. The festival is packed with events to suit the traditional music enthusiast and the culturally curious with family friendly, inclusive, and free public activities with workshops, recitals, concerts, sessions and talks. Events celebrating local […]
Donegal celebrates high quality of living on 5th July
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DO you enjoy leisure activities in Donegal such as walking in the many parks, participating in arts, culture and heritage events, taking in the beauty of the beaches, waterways and appreciating the local environment around you? The 5th July this year marks a celebration of these amenities as Donegal County Council will profile the wonderful […]
Former RTE journalist Tommie Gorman has died
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Former RTÉ journalist Tommie Gorman has died at the age of 68, his family have announced. After 41 years, Tommie signed off from RTÉ News for the final time in May 2021. RTÉ Director General, Kevin Bakhurst paid tribute to his former colleague and friend: “I am deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Tommie Gorman. […]
Four alloys stolen in Letterkenny
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GARDAÍ in Letterkenny are investigating the theft of four alloys from a VW Jetta, which occurred shortly after 3am, on Sunday, June 23. The theft occurred at a carpark on Isle Lane, near the Station Roundabout in Letterkenny. Damage was caused to the car during the removal of the alloys. Advertisement The car had been unlocked […]
Special award for Lourdes volunteer, Paschal Blake
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A LETTERKENNY man who has served the pilgrims of Lourdes for more than 30 years has been awarded the Medal of the Hospitality of Notre Dame de Lourdes. Paschal Blake, a former nurse, travels to the shrine every year and uses his nursing skills to care for pilgrims that are in need of his services. […]
20 new jobs for beauty industry workers in Letterkenny
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There is good news for beauty industry workers this week as Thérapie Clinic seek twenty staff to take up positions at their new clinic at Letterkenny retail park. There are a variety of roles available, mostly beauty specialists and medical practitioners including nurses, doctors and dentists, but some admin positions will also be available including […]
€210,000 investment for children with disabilities
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Let the children play – €210,000 investment for children with disabilities in Inishowen Children with disabilities in Inishowen are getting the support they deserve with a new investment of €210,000 for social enterprise Spórt agus Spraoi. The new funding from the Department of Health will significantly increase the organisation’s ability to support children with disabilities, […]
New councillor Declan Meehan celebrates his win
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by Evelyn Cullen Topping the poll in Milford LEA with 1,739 first preference votes and getting elected to Donegal County Council on the 4th count with a total of 2,074 votes, community worker Declan Meehan’s work in Donegal County Council will no doubt be an extension of the community work that he already does every […]