By Dionne Meehan A UNIQUE consignment dress hub with the ethos of resale, repair, repurpose and rebuild has just opened in Letterkenny. Circular Dress Collaborative, located on the Thorn Road, is the brainchild of Shelia Clancy O’Donnell, a New York native who relocated to Donegal a number of years ago. Advertisement From the age of five-years-old, […]
Pressure mounts at donkey sanctuary as numbers increase
By Dionne Meehan THIS week Donegal Donkey Sanctuary opened their doors to three more neglected donkeys. This brings the overall number of rescued donkeys in their care up to 97. Advertisement Lizzie, Martha and Jack were rescued on Monday night after being neglected beyond belief. Describing them as “three tragic souls”, a spokesperson from the […]
Donegal bred horses enjoy success at the Royal Dublin Horse Show
THE Royal Dublin Horse Show saw a large turnout of entries from Donegal equestrians this year competing in all disciplines including jumping, showing and working hunter. Excellent results and titles were achieved by many including Irish Draught Breed siblings; Gweebarras Dreamtime Star (eight-year-old Irish Draught Stallion) and his full sister Gweebarra Realta – a six-year-old Irish […]
Letterkenny cheapest town for students
LETTERKENNY is still the cheapest student town in Ireland, despite a slight increase in costs from last year. That’s according to The Switcher.ie Cost of Living Study, released this week. The survey tots up the overall cost of college with fees, accommodation, groceries, transport costs and more to help students budget. Advertisement In 2024, it costs […]
Church gate collection for refurbishment plans at Ards Friary
A CHURCH gate collection will take place throughout Donegal this weekend to aid the refurbishment of the home of the Capuchin Friars at Ards Friary in Creeslough. Inspired by the Pope’s message in Laudato Si, the Capuchin Friars organically farm the land and work with the natural beauty of the site on which the Friary is built. And […]
From the barbers to Dáil Éireann- Gerry McKeever to contest General Election
by Louise Doyle LETTERKENNY barber Gerry McKeever is to lodge his nomination paper for the forthcoming General Election as an independent candidate, with housing, infrastructure and the fisheries policy central to his manifesto. While it may be the first political outing for the well-known local barber, who was raised on the Market Square, for more than 40 years Gerry […]
Leaving Cert results – a step on the road to independence for our young
By Sabrina Sweeney Leaving Cert results day brings anticipation and trepidation for students everywhere. It is a nerve-wracking time and for some it can be a traumatic experience; young people are under such an enormous amount of pressure and expected to make huge decisions at very emotional times. Advertisement From choices around third-level courses, preferred […]
The calm before the storm-Thunderstorm to hit Donegal tonight
IT seems like this morning’s bright and sunny spells may be the calm before the storm as hail and thunderstorms are set to hit the North-West later tonight. This morning we will see some scattered showers across the county, some will be heavy with a chance of hail. Highest temperatures today of 14 to 16 […]
Death notices for Donegal- Friday, August 23
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Michael (Mickey) Shiels, Fanad – Sean Marley, Stranorlar Advertisement -Anne (Nancy) Herron, Missouri, USA and Ardara – Helen Doherty, Donegal Town – Vincent Bourke, Ballybofey and Mayo -Sean Kenney, Carrick -Karl O’Donnell, Glasgow and Portnoo Michael (Mickey) Shiels, Fanad The death has occurred of Michael (Mickey) […]
Night-time road works scheduled for Drumlonagher Roundabout next week
ROAD resurfacing works will take place next week on the N15 approaching Drumlonagher Roundabout. Works will be carried out at night between 6pm and 7am. Work will begin on Wednesday, August 28 and will commence on Friday, August 30. Traffic control measures will be in operation.