Letterkenny is rolling out the red carpet as it welcomes a delegation of 55 visitors from its twin town, Rudolstadt, Germany, on Friday, September 20th. This visit marks another milestone in the cherished relationship that began in 2018, thanks to Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh’s initiative to twin Letterkenny with the Thuringian town. The bond between the […]
‘The Rudolstadt Festival is the stuff of imagination’
Former Donegal News journalist Conor Sharkey has just returned from Letterkenny’s twin town and it would be fair to say he was ‘blown away’ by the experience. BUT who is headlining?’ A question that almost inevitably arises when you tell someone you are going to the Rudolstadt Festival. Advertisement The answer is no one. There […]
‘Letterkenny Legends’ prove they have the right stuff for Germany’s most demanding obstacle course
By Conor Sharkey A team of five hardy Letterkenny natives have braved the winter chill to complete Germany’s most brutal assault course. ‘Getting Tough The Race’ covers 24 kilometres of terrain with around 150 obstacles standing in the way of those who choose to face the challenge. Advertisement This year attracted approximately 3,500 participants from […]
Coláiste Ailigh delighted to welcome German Mayor
STUDENTS and staff from Coláiste Ailigh were delighted to receive a visit from the Mayor of Rudolstadt in Germany, Jörg Reichl. Mr Reichl meet with Coláiste Ailigh principal Seán Mac Suibhne, together they discussed the similarities between both towns – Rudolstadt and Letterkenny. They also chatted about both education systems and the opportunities provided by […]
Couple raising funds for ‘life-changing’ treatment
A LETTERKENNY man is seeking donations to help fund life-changing treatment in Germany for his fiancée who has been suffering for the past ten years. Simon Carr who is originally from Galway but lives in Lettekenny is engaged to Castlefin woman Jennifer Brolly and the pair are getting married in Letterkenny in October. Unfortunately, Jenny […]
Letterkenny man rises to Pfizer challenge in Germany
A LETTERKENNY man is responsible for delivering life-saving medicines to patients in hospital intensive care units and emergency departments across Europe. John McGinley is Hospital Business Unit Lead and Managing Director for Pfizer in Germany. A former St Eunan’s College student, John (45) is the eldest son of John and Liz McGinley. He has four […]
German duo found inspiration in the hills of Donegal
THE long-awaited debut album from German songwriting team of Jule Heidmann and Paula Stenger has just been released. The folk duo from Frankfurt, who are known as ‘Romie’, recorded ‘Trust in the You of Now’ at the renowned Attica studios in Termon. Speaking to the Donegal News from Germany this week, Jule explained that the […]
Early lockdown exit for Fintown woman
In general, Austrians have been quite disciplined in following recent restrictions imposed due to the Covid virus.
Space to understand just how fragile the human race is
“Common sense is prevailing in that most people do realize that this is probably going to turn into something horrendous,”
Games in Amsterdam and Madrid part of a busy schedule
The midfielder has been named on a 14-player squad by Head Coach Dave Bell ahead of games against Italy, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands