Letterkenny woman Nuala Carr is to contest a seat in the General Election in Donegal on behalf of the Green Party. She was a candidate in the recent local elections but failed to win a seat for the Green Party in the Letterkenny electoral area. Dr Carr has just completed a PhD through Queen’s University […]
Parenting Column: Halloween brings happy memories of fun times
By Louise Flanagan Halloween celebrations grow year on year, with more houses displaying spooky decorations and more grown-ups opting to dress up too. Personally, I love Halloween. Before I had kids, I used to take great pride in making my costumes; a time-consuming process that resulted in scissors, superglue, staple guns and glitter scattered the […]
Glenvar resident offers reward following criminal damage to property
By Paul McElwee A Glenvar man is offering a reward to anyone with information following a case of criminal damage on his land. Colin Lynch made the appeal after finding damage to a twelve-foot sheep gate, two strainers on his property ripped out as well as damage to a stone wall which borders the land […]
Donegal in the green… a magical journey
By Brian McDaid Music was my escape growing up. A song would drift over the airwaves through an old radio where I worked as a teenager and I would make it my own. I didn’t need to know the singer or even the title, and it wasn’t even the riff that hooked me. I think […]
Divided opinions on use of former courthouse
by Louise Doyle FUTURE plans for Letterkenny’s former courthouse have divided public opinion. A public event was held in the old courthouse building, on Justice Walsh Road, on Thursday last to garner people’s opinions on the building’s redevelopment into a tourist attraction. Advertisement By using the historic courthouse building as a major tourist attraction, it is hoped increased […]
Weather: Mostly cloudy and dry day
TODAY will be mostly cloudy and mainly dry with sunny breaks. There will be a few spots of light rain or drizzle. Highest temperatures of 13 or 14 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly cloudy and mainly dry. There will be a few patches of light rain or drizzle. There will be some mist patches […]
Letterkenny’s elderly struggle with isolation
By Rebecca Crockett MANY elderly members of the community in Letterkenny are remaining isolated and still feeling the effects of Covid-19, it has been claimed. Letterkenny Day Centre committee members say many of the older generation who could be using their services are still trying to rebuild their lives post-pandemic. Advertisement Some members of the […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, October 31
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Robert Wilson, Ballintra – Bernie Whoriskey, Burt and Leitrim Advertisement – Maria Molloy, Portnoo – Damien McClay, Strabane and Lifford – Gerard (Gerry) Mannion, Ballyshannon and Sligo Town – P.J. Gallagher, Stranorlar – Andy Doherty (Butcher), Culdaff -Angela Benson (née Doherty), 2 The Glebe, Stranorlar and […]
‘Moving West’ TG4 series confirms visit to Donegal
By Rebecca Crockett THE Western Development Commission (WDC) has confirmed the return of popular TV series, ‘Moving West’. The fourth episode of Season 3 will focus on Donegal and is set to air on Tuesday, November 5th, at 7:30 pm on TG4. Advertisement Produced by Dundara Television & Media in collaboration with the WDC and Donegal […]
Disruption to water mains expected in Raphoe.
Disruption is expected in the Raphoe area today with water mains repairs being carried out. Works are scheduled to take place until 3pm on 30 October. However, Uisce Eireann has advised to allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for customer’s supply to fully return. Mains repair works may cause supply disruptions to Craigs […]