A TOTAL of €166,000 from the SSE Renewables Meentycat Community Fund was distributed to 27 community groups at a recent presentation held in Jacksons Hotel, Ballybofey. As one of Ireland’s largest developers of renewable energy, SSE Renewables believes in sharing the value of its renewable energy projects with communities. This latest contribution brings the overall […]
Weather: Largely dry day with sunny spells
This morning will be a little chilly but largely dry with good sunny spells developing. Some cloud will drift in later this afternoon turning the sun a little hazy. Some patchy light rain will develop later this afternoon, with highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees in light winds. Advertisement Tonight, more cloud will push […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, March 24
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Dr Tony Bonar, Dunfanaghy Bridget Lynch, Buncrana Advertisement Mary Donaghey, Convoy Eugene Gillen, Manorcunningham Bridie Gallagher, Falcarragh Kathleen Patterson, Letterkenny Maighread Quinn, Downings Donal Whelan, Ardara Greg Rintoul, Donegal Town Mary Leahy, Bundoran and Glenties Dr Tony Bonar, Dunfanaghy The death has occurred of Dr Tony Bonar, […]
Goldilocks is ‘just right’ for Ramelton’s 60th pantomime
TONIGHT, the Town Hall doors will open for Ramelton’s 60th Pantomime. Goldilocks and the Three Bears is the production chosen for this auspicious occasion. The origins of the story are, as is often the case, lost in the mists of time, but it has evolved into the charming tale we all know and love. Advertisement […]
Rail link would put Donegal tourism on new track
By Chris Ashmore TOURISM in Donegal would get a massive boost if a rail link between Letterkenny and Derry is re-established – that’s the view of Ireland’s biggest rail tours operator. Jim Deegan, founder and director of Rail Tours Ireland, has been promoting rail tour packages for the past 28 years. Advertisement And there is […]
Donegal’s new Farm Business Representative
DONEGAL has a new representative on the National Farm Business Committee of the Irish Farmers’ Association. Shannon Porter, from Carrigans, was elected to the post following a vote at the annual general meeting of the Co Donegal Executive of the IFA in Letterkenny last week. She defeated the outgoing Donegal representative on the National Farm Business Committee, […]
Honorary IFA life membership for Pettigo man
PETTIGO man Willie Kelly has been awarded honorary life membership of the Irish Farmers’ Association in recognition of his long service and contribution to the organisation. Making the announcement at the annual general meeting of the Co. Donegal Executive of the IFA in Letterkenny, County Chair Joe Sweeney said that Mr Kelly was responsible for setting […]
Cousin’s special tribute to Cara Hannon
By Dionne Meehan THE cousin of a young Letterkenny woman who passed away earlier this month is preparing to run the Paris Marathon in her memory. Cara Hannon passed away suddenly from a catastrophic cardiac event at just 23-years-old on Tuesday, March 4. Now, her cousin, Leitrim woman, Megan Hannon, is preparing to honour her […]
Channel Hopper: Adolescence will certainly be up there as one of the best dramas of the year
By Paul Bradley Adolescence Netflix It’s early in the year yet, and I haven’t (as I write) watched it all yet, but Netflix’s Adolescence will certainly be up there at the end of the year as one of the most significant and best dramas of the year; the first episode alone might even turn out […]
Ireland’s oldest person has passed away at 109 years old
By Dionne Meehan IRELAND’S oldest person, Castlefinn woman Ruby Druce, has passed away. Advertisement Named as Ireland’s oldest person last August following the death of Galway woman Phyllis Furness, Ms Druce celebrated her 109th birthday on New Year’s Eve. Born and raised in Castlefinn, Ruby came to live in Letterkenny with her niece Margo […]