A new programme celebrating 70 years of the Irish language organisation Gael Linn will feature some of Donegal’s most famous musicians. ‘Gael Linn ag 70’ will air on TG4 this evening at 8pm (December 26) featuring music and conversation with an all star cast such as Moya Brennan, Iarla Ó Lionáird, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Liam […]
Murder investigation launched after Donegal woman found dead in Scotland
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a Donegal woman in Scotland. Ann Coll, 61, was found with serious injuries at a flat in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire at about 12.45am on Friday. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said they were treating the death as murder following the results […]
Picture Special: Santa visits TCS in Letterkenny
STAFF at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Letterkenny and their families were treated to a very special visit when Santa managed to squeeze in a trip to the campus to his very busy schedule. Advertisement
Rentokil issue pest control advice for festive period
Pest control company, Rentokil is sharing top tips and key advice with the public on pest control issues that they should be aware of this Christmas. During the winter period, pests will enter people’s homes in search of food, shelter, and warmth. Rentokil has already experienced an increase in callouts for rodents and silverfish nationally […]
Walk-in clinics being held following rise in flu cases
A NUMBER of walk-in clinics for children will be held next week following the rise in flu cases in Donegal. The HSE is holding free nasal flu vaccine walk-in clinics for children aged two to 17 years on December 28 and 29. The number of confirmed influenza cases notified to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has increased in […]
‘They are expecting us to be winning championships’ – Breathnach
BY RYAN FERRY GAOTH Dobhair’s Aidan Breathnach says that the Under 21 ‘A’ Championship was the perfect tonic for his team after their disappointing showing in the Senior Final in October. Breathnach and his teammates were underdogs heading into the SFC decider against a seasoned Naomh Conaill side, and while there was no shame in […]
Ardal O’Hanlon visits islands off Donegal in new Irish language show
ACTOR and comedian Ardal O’Hanlon will take a journey around the islands off the Donegal coast as part of a new series he is presenting for TG4. During the series ‘Inis na nIontas’ Ardal sets out to visit the country’s islands, unearthing their history, observing the wildlife and meeting the islanders trying to live sustainably […]
Lidl’s Christmas Trolley Dash raises €11,000 for Jigsaw
A Christmas Trolley Dash, organised by Lidl in Donegal, has raised more than €11,000 in support of Jigsaw, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health. For two weeks in November, Trolley Dash tickets are sold in Lidl stores across Ireland for just €1 each, offering customers the chance to win a supermarket sweep style dash […]
Walk with Me events celebrating the memory of Mary Ellen Molloy
AFTER the tragic and untimely death of Mary Ellen Molloy in December 2019 her loyal friends and family decided that they needed to create an event that would celebrate her life and that of other young people, all while helping some wonderful charities. In December 2020 we witnessed the very first ‘Walk with Me’, a […]
Letterkenny to Trentagh road closed after bridge collapse
THE LETTERKENNY to Trentagh road is closed with diversions in place following the collapse of a bridge. Donegal County Council has urged motorists travelling from West Donegal to use alternative routes into Letterkenny and local divisions, in the townland of Garrowcarry, will be in place until January 5. “Donegal County Council apologies for any inconvenience […]