DONEGAL artist Veronica Maguire held a ‘Meet and Greet’ this week at the Alley Theatre at her stunning exhibition ‘Captivating Art in Locations and Nature’. Over 52 beautiful paintings are on display featuring contemporary, landscape and abstracts inspired by nature and the incredible scenery of Donegal. Veronica works mainly with oils, alcohol inks, and watercolours. […]
Arranmore RNLI responds to six calls for medical evacuations
Arranmore RNLI volunteer crew responded to six call outs for assistance to evacuate patients in need of medical attention from the island. The call outs happened between July 2 to July 17. Patients are brought to Burtonport on the lifeboat and transferred to a waiting ambulance to complete the journey to Letterkenny University Hospital. Advertisement […]
Lions Mane jellyfish found on Donegal beach
A GIANT Lions Mane jellyfish has been found on a beach in Donegal. Clodagh Harney and a group of holidaymakers made the discovery last Friday on Tramore Beach in Rosbeg. The lion’s mane jellyfish is one of the largest jelly species in the world and prefers the cooler waters of the Irish Sea and especially the […]
Sean O’Donnell signs deals with Finn Harps
FINN Harps has announced that Sean O’Donnell has signed a new two and a half year deal keeping him at Finn Park until the end of the 2025 season. O’Donnell has been a key player for the club this season, registering two goals and six assists in 18 appearances including the winning goal in last […]
Retained firefighters to strike again
RETAINED firefighters are set to resume their strike action after a resolution failed to be reached. Retained firefighters who are members of trade union SIPTU have voted to reject a Labour Court recommendation in their dispute saying it “did not go far enough.” As a result of the vote, members will resume a strike at […]
Information evening to discuss the new defective concrete block scheme
By Emma Ryan THE Mica Action Group is holding an information evening tonight to discuss the newly implemented enhanced defective concrete block scheme. In response to a number of affected homeowners seeking information and clarity on how the revised Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme works, the Mica Action Group (MAG) is holding an information evening on […]
Suspected drugs haul found washed up in Donegal
GARDAÍ in Donegal are investigating a suspected drugs haul which was found washed up along the North Donegal Coastline. A number of packages, believed to contain a controlled drug, are believed to have been found washed up in the areas of Dunfanaghy and Fanad. A full investigation has been launched. Advertisement A spokesperson for the […]
Pringle calls for additional oversight of proposed new Garda powers
INDEPENDENT TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, said proposed new powers for An Garda Síochána need more oversight, and any changes in relation to use of recording devices should be subject to public consultation. Deputy Pringle said Garda monitoring of vehicles with the use of automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) monitors should require an order signed […]
Letterkenny woman features on Léamh le Chéile videos
Ministers O’Gorman and Humphreys have launched the Léamh le Chéile videos as a Letterkenny woman features on three of the videos. These are recordings of the My Little Library Irish Language books which are available free of charge for children starting school in 2023 from their local library. Book bags can be collected by parents […]
Game Day! Amber on the big screen at Milford Resource Centre
MILFORD Resource Centre is showing Ireland’s first World Cup game tomorrow as they get behind native Amber Barrett. The Irish squad including Milford native Amber Barrett and Letterkenny’s Ciara Grant will kick off their World Cup Campaign against hosts Australia at 11am Irish time tomorrow morning. To show their support for the girls in green, […]