DONEGAL native Caitriona Coyle will launch her second novel in her home village of Glen on October 28 following her successful début novel ‘College Girls’ launched in 2017. The former English teacher took early retirement in 2012 to follow her writing career and will launch her second novel ‘Gracie’ in her home county. She now […]
Filmmaker looking for local musicians for new project
DONEGAL filmmaker Gerard Lough is currently looking for new artists or bands who would like to contribute a song to his ambitious new short film ‘Waiting for Magic Hour’. In the film, Brazilian newcomer Aline Panini plays a photographer who is sent to Donegal for a weekend to shoot some of the county’s most sweeping scenery. A […]
Urgent appeal from St Vincent de Paul
An urgent appeal has gone out from the Letterkenny St. Vincent de Paul charity shops for volunteers and donations. With Christmas fast approaching, the appeal takes on even more importance as those in need strive to survive. “We need volunteers badly and we also need donations of all sorts except electrical items,” insists Olga Hossack. […]
Donegal singer brings out new children’s song book
Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde admits that the publication of his new children’s song book, ‘Preab sa Cheol’ took a little longer to get over the line than he initially expected. It’s a project that was the best part of three years in the making, so it’s no surprise that he was so keen to get his […]
Funding granted for two new fire appliances in Donegal
DONEGAL firefighters are to be equipped with two new fire appliances as part of an almost €21m funding allocation. The local firefighters are to receive two ‘Class B’ fire appliances. ‘Class B’ fire appliances are the first appliances mobilised to all incidents. Advertisement They generally carry 1,800 litres of water, have a main pump built in and carry […]
Glass bottle thrown at Letterkenny business
GARDAÍ in Letterkenny are investigating a criminal damage incident to a small business premises close to An Grianán Theatre. A large window pane was broken on a small business premises by a person throwing a glass bottle on Sunday, October 15 at 3.40pm. Gardai in Letterkenny are appealing to anyone with information to contact them on (074) 9167100. Advertisement […]
Experts say thousands more homes should be tested for defective blocks
By Kate Heaney SCIENTISTS specialising in the analysis of concrete, mortar and render to identify degradation factors as well as the examination of rock, aggregate, building stone and slate have called for every house built in Donegal between 1990 and 2020 to be tested for defective materials. Dr Christopher Brough and his colleagues at Petrolab […]
3km Errigal footpath project completed
EXTENSIVE works on the 3km footpath that leads straight to the summit of Errigal have been completed after two years, making the mountain more accessible to walkers of all abilities. The two phase project which was undertaken by McGowan Environmental Engineering, based in the North of Scotland will also allow for re-vegetation of the eroded […]
‘We never should have been put to the pin of our collar’
By Róise Collins VULNERABLE service users across the county went to bed on Monday night, not knowing if they would get out of bed on Tuesday morning, Mary McGrenra, service coordinator at the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) in Donegal has revealed. Ms McGrenra was speaking following the suspension of a proposed strike of community and […]
Tidy Towns groups across Donegal increase scores
by Kate Heaney ALL of 41 towns and villages in County Donegal entered in this year’s Supervalu Tidy Towns competition have increased their scores with a number of first time entries. The maximum mark achievable is 550. Judges praised Letterkenny under the Community heading stating “The sub-committee system you have developed is an excellent way […]