ALMOST 90 years after he was born in a small thatched cottage in Ballybofey, a renowned fiddler from a famous musical family spoke this week about the release of his first album, in Western Australia.
Man arrested after copper theft breakthrough
GARDAI investigating a spate of bizarre thefts of valuable copper telephone wire in Fanad area made a major breakthrough this week, it has emerged.
Residents ‘fear and panic’ after jeep explosion in Letterkenny
RESIDENTS at a housing estate in Letterkenny have spoke of the ‘terror, panic and bewilderment’ they experienced after a car bomb exploded near their homes in the early hours of this morning (Friday).
Two arrested after large drug find in Bundoran house
TWO men were arrested in Bundoran this morning following the seizure of more than €115,000 worth of the ‘party drug’ Methylone.
Milford Inn hotel to re-open next week
THE Milford Inn is to re-open for business next Friday, managed by Neil Blaney and his family on behalf of a group of investors. Up to 50 jobs could be created.
Donegal enthusiasts to attempt to break ‘Ferguson’ world record
VINTAGE tractor enthusiasts are aiming to break a world record in Donegal next year. The Ferguson World Record Challenge is to take place in Burt on September 20-21.
LYIT shares massive €23 million investment
LETTERKENNY Institute of Technology (LYIT) is just one of eight institutes around the country to share in a €23 million investment to boost regional innovation and job creation.
Free ‘storytelling through theatre’ workshop this weekend
INDIVIDUALS and groups are being sought to take part in a free ‘storytelling through theatre’ workshop in south Donegal next weekend.
Major plans for famous Glencolmcille Folk Village
CONTRACTORS are being invited to tender for major refurbishment and alteration works at the popular Glencolmcille Folk Village.
‘Major concern’ over Oatfield demolition
PLANNERS are seeking further information after “major concerns” were expressed about an application to demolish the landmark Oatfield sweet factory.