THE Balor Arts Centre promises a “dream combination of two master musicians” this Friday as acclaimed vocalist Iarla O Lionaird and pianist Ryan Molloy take to the stage for a very special gig as part of the Earagail Arts Festival. Vocalist with critically acclaimed Irish/American band The Gloaming, Iarla O Lionaird has carved a long […]
Accommodation offers withdrawn from 50 students
THE father of a young Letterkenny student has claimed she has become displaced after her accommodation suddenly fell through. Speaking to the Donegal News the Midlands man told of how his daughter was due to take up accommodation in Walnut Grove in September, having paid her deposit for the incoming academic year in May. But […]
Top trad musicians gather for Ceol na Coille
SOME of Ireland’s top trad musicians are in Donegal to celebrate Ceol na Coille’s tenth anniversary summer school and trad camp. Ceol na Coille Summer School, which runs from July 11 to 15, has become one of the ‘must-visit’ weeks of traditional music in the calendar year. Former Altan member Dermot Byrne joins tutors including Yvonne Casey, Deirdre […]
Pensioner dies in crash near Letterkenny
A man in his 70s has died following a crash on the main Newtowncunningham to Letterkenny road. The collision, which involved three cars, occurred at 10.50pm last night. The man in his early 70s was taken from the scene to Letterkenny hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Advertisement A man in his 40s was also […]
Gerry Adams to hold Donegal launch of new book
GERRY Adams will visit Letterkenny later this month to launch his new book. ‘Black Mountain and Other Stories’ is the former Sinn Fein president’s 18th published work and his second collection of short stories. The 73-year-old told http://belfastmedia.com his latest anthology was largely inspired by Black Mountain which overlooks his native Belfast. Advertisement “While one or two […]
Bishop Alan on faith, exercise and a Donegal Camino
BISHOP of Raphoe Alan McGuckian says one of the first things he did on being appointed to the Raphoe Diocese was search the internet for ‘Park Run Letterkenny’. This month marks five years since the Antrim man was asked to oversee the diocese of Raphoe, making him Ireland’s first Jesuit bishop. In a wide ranging interview for […]
Raphoe man’s charity presents cheque for $1m
A New Zealand charity founded in memory of a Raphoe man has presented cancer researchers with a cheque for $1 million. The sum, paid to the Gillies McIndoe Research Centre in Wellington, is the largest single donation ever made by the Hugo Green Charitable Trust. The Trust has just published its fifth annual report, detailing payments […]
Casualty rescued after night in Bluestacks
A man is recovering after spending a night injured in the Bluestack Mountains. Donegal Mountain Rescue Team were tasked by gardaí to assist the casualty who was in severe difficulty last night at 9.15pm. A spokesperson for Mountain Rescue said, “On route the team were notified that 118 were on the scene but were unable […]
Snooker legend Higgins drops in to Donegal bar
SNOOKER star John Higgins took a break from the baize to spend a few days in Donegal this week. The four-time world champion dropped in at The Alt Bar in Killea where he enjoyed a coffee with family members before taking a stroll around the village. Higgins then travelled on to Ballybofey where he visited […]
Tragic drowning in west Donegal recalled by sister
A woman whose sister drowned in west Donegal 50 years ago says her heart never fully mended after the tragedy. Máire Grae was one of four Irish language students who lost their lives when a freak wave engulfed them on Mullaghderg beach on July 13 1972. Máire, who was 14 and from Sutton in Co Dublin, perished alongside […]