LETTERKENNY’S food bank is to hold a “significant fundraiser” to meet challenges being brought on by soaring fuel prices and a drop in donations. We Care Food Bank is currently supporting between 540 and 580 households in the region. Speaking to the Donegal News, Fintan McGrath, Public Relations Officer, We Care Letterkenny Food Bank, said […]
Shaun Doherty ordained a deacon
THE man who was the voice of Donegal for almost 30 years on Highland Radio was yesterday ordained a Deacon in St Paul’s Basilica in Rome. It is Shaun Doherty’s next step on the journey to becoming a priest. The ordination ceremony conducted by Rt Rev Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury was watched in Rome […]
Pole position is a puzzle
A post which has been incorporated into the surface of a narrow Letterkenny road has been described as an “accident waiting to happen”. The wooden pole was left behind following recent works at Crievesmith in Oldtown to introduce a footpath. But residents have expressed concerns that it could cause a serious crash, particularly at night time when visibility is […]
Gay Walking Group marching towards one year milestone
WHAT started out as six friends has exploded into an Ireland-wide membership of over 150. Later this month the Donegal Gay Walking Group celebrates its first birthday, a landmark for a project providing an important social outlet for so many. “I think the membership was increasing organically to begin with, two or three per month,” said group […]
Prepare to go Barefoot on the beach at Sea Sessions
THIS weekend Barefoot beach sports fanatics are set to join Sea Sessions headliners Kodaline, Tinie Tempah, Joel Corry and Basement Jaxx at the biggest beach party weekend of the year as Barefoot Beach Sports make a highly anticipated return. The incredibly popular Barefoot Beach Sports, sponsored by Barefoot Wine, will feature volleyball, soccer, rugby, Frisbee […]
TG4 showing re-run of Nazi sa Ghaeltacht
TG4 is to re-run Nazi sa Ghaeltacht, the fascinating story of the Third Reich in rural Donegal. This is the story of a Nazi professor, rumoured to have been a spy, the small village of Teileann and its location as part of an apparent blueprint for a possible invasion of Ireland. And while it might […]
Details emerge of multi-million euro plans for Lifford
THE first concrete details of plans for a multi-million euro project in Lifford have been published. Donegal County Council has confirmed it will seek permission from An Bord Pleanála to redevelop lands at Lifford Common close to the town’s Applegreen service station. The local authority wants to create a recreational facility that includes two sports pitches, floodlighting […]
Artist repays friend’s portrait favour
A Letterkenny artist has repaid a friend who painted his portrait by creating his likeness in mosaic. The Donegal News reported recently how Macola Vonga was caught by surprise when he came face to face with himself at the Royal Hibernian exhibition in Dublin. Portrait artist Philip Mackey recently captured the Angolan national’s image before submitting […]
Distillery plans to raise €2m through crowdfunding
SLIABH Liag Distillers has announced plans to raise €2 million through crowdfunding to facilitate the latest stage of its product development. The award-winning company is seeking to boost production capacity amid increased export demand. The additional investment will see production in its plant move to a 24/7 basis, increasing annual output from 440,000 litres to 600,000 litres. Crowdfunding has […]
Number of hospital resignations described as ‘alarming’
PATIENTS endured a nightmare wait in excess of 24 hours for a bed in Letterkenny University Hospital at the weekend. Fresh concerns for prolonged patient waiting times and the strain staff are under have emerged in the wake of another extremely busy few days within the hospital’s emergency department. The family of one woman who […]