THE much-anticipated Christmas Panto ‘Aladdin’, performed by the Butt Drama Circle, lands at the Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey, from tomorrow, Friday, November 29 until December 14. The Butt Drama Circle Christmas Panto has become a Twin Towns institution, entertaining audiences of all ages and this years offering is no different, promising once again to be […]
Frances Browne Literary Festival returns to Ballybofey
By Rebecca Crockett THE Frances Browne Literary Festival returns this week for its annual celebration of Ulster’s “Blind Poetess” from October 10th to 13th. Taking place across venues in Ballybofey and Stranorlar, the programme is an eclectic mix of theatre, music, poetry, painting, and panel discussions. Advertisement Celine McGlynn, Chairperson of the festival committee, said: […]
Donegal celebrates National Breastfeeding week with events and expert support
Week takes place from October 1 to 7, with a theme that focuses on supporting mothers and their babies from the early stages of pregnancy through to their breastfeeding journey. The HSE has published the Breastfeeding Action Plan Progress Report (2016-2023), highlighting the importance of breastfeeding in protecting babies against numerous illnesses and meeting their […]
MEP commends work of Finn Valley Family Resource Centre
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus has commended the team at Finn Valley Family Resource Centre in Stranorlar for their work in supporting the local community. The Midlands North West representative was speaking after a recent visit to the resource centre where he met with Sally Mooney and Claire O’Kane. MEP MacManus said: “I was delighted […]
Volunteers sought to walk on fire for suicide charity
BRAVE Donegal volunteers are being sought to walk over hot coals and help the national suicide prevention and bereavement charity, Console.