By Dionne Meehan THE owner of an award-winning food truck in Ramelton said it is “insane” that his business now faces the threat of closure after receiving an urgent enforcement notice from Donegal County Council. For the past seven years, Ramelton native Johnny Patterson has been operating his chip van ‘Johnny’s Ranch’ from Gamble Square. […]
Drumoghill chapel ready to reopen after two-year closure
By Dionne Meehan THERE is growing excitement among parishioners in Raymochy as their beloved chapel gets ready to re-open after closing its doors almost two years ago. St Columba’s Church, which is located ten minutes outside of Letterkenny, is considered by many as the heart of Drumoghill’s bright, caring and connected local community. Advertisement But, […]
Support for students as Leaving Cert results roll out
TOMORROW is a big day for thousands of students across the county who are waiting patiently on their Leaving Certificate results. Swept up in a whirlwind of emotion, many will be elated while others may feel disappointed and before the dust has a chance to settle, the first round of CAO offers quickly rolls around on […]
Letterkenny Busking Festival tunes up for 10th anniversary
THE annual Letterkenny Busking Festival is taking place on Letterkenny’s Main Street on Saturday with its usual variety of acts. Now in its tenth year this vibrant festival has attracted talented buskers and performers from lots of different genres, creating great entertainment and a fun atmosphere for all to enjoy. The buskers start their performances […]
Surge in response to rent-a-room appeal
By Róise Collins A LEAFLET drop organised by the Students’ Union at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal has led to a surge in offers of spare rooms from local homeowners, with close to 200 applications received ahead of the new academic year. The appeal by the university urged homeowners across the county to register their […]
Weather: Mostly dry day with highs of 20 degrees
TODAY will be mostly dry with limited sunny spells and the chance of an odd light shower. Highest temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees in light variable breezes. Tonight will be mostly dry and cloudy with the odd isolated shower and possible patch of mist. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 11 to 15 degrees in a […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, August 21
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Dylan Ward, Donegal Town Hugh Francis Shovlin, Portnoo Advertisement Conor Porter, Raphoe Eddie McGuinness, Killybegs Mickey McCormack, Churchill Charles Sheeran, Mountcharles Tommy Lynch, Ballyshannon John Edward Coyle, Bunbeg Dylan Ward, Donegal Town The death has occurred of Dylan Ward, 30 Millrace Crescent, Donegal Town. Mr Ward passed […]
Weather: Dry morning with sunny spells
THIS morning will be dry with sunny spells, though there is the chance of an odd light shower. Long spells of sunshine will develop for most through the day, though it will likely remain cloudier in the northwest. Highest temperatures of 17 to 21 degrees in light to moderate northeast winds. Advertisement Tonight will be […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, August 20
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Mickey McCormack, Churchill Vera Owens, Letterkenny Advertisement Charles Sheeran, Mountcharles Tommy Lynch, Ballyshannon John Edward Coyle, Bunbeg Peter Paul Ward, Burtonport Mary Teresa (Mamie) McLaughlin (née Catterson), Castlefin Margaret Flood (née Caldwell), Ballyshannon Mickey McCormack, Churchill The death has occurred of Mickey McCormack, Glendowan, Churchill. Mr McCormack […]
Electric Picnic dreams dashed after scam
By Aoife Doherty WHEN Zara McGettigan saw a familiar face selling an Electric Picnic ticket online, she thought her luck was in. However, her dream was cut short when the ticket sale turned out to be a scam. Advertisement Electric Picnic, which takes place at the end of August in Stradbally, is renowned for its […]