Communities urged to pressure Uisce Éireann over persistent water outages


A FRUSTRATED councillor has called on communities affected by persistent water outages to put pressure on Uisce Éireann to find a resolution. The plea comes after another bout of interruption to water supply in west Donegal on Thursday. A burst water main at the water treatment plant on the outskirts of Falcarragh caused widespread disruptions […]


Weekend events mark completion of first phase of Brian Friel Centre


LAST weekend, a series of events in Glenties marked the 10th anniversary of playwright Brian Friel’s passing and celebrated the completion of Phase One of the Brian Friel Centre, including the restoration of The Laurels, the childhood home of Friel’s mother. Organised by the Brian Friel Trust, the weekend programme featured a range of cultural […]


Renowned actors coming to Glenties to honour Friel


A star-studded weekend of events will take place next month to celebrate the life and work of one of Ireland’s most influential writers, Brian Friel. From October 3 to 5, Glenties in Donegal will welcome internationally acclaimed actors including Sinéad Cusack, Adrian Dunbar, Stephen Rea, and Ciarán Hinds who will take part in performances, readings, […]


Council urged to repair historic Bridge of Tears


By Róise Collins CALLS have been made for urgent repairs or for a new bridge to be built to preserve a historic bridge on the outskirts of Falcarragh, named locally as the Bridge of Tears. The issue was raised at Tuesday’s meeting of the Glenties Municipal District by Cllr John Sheamuis O’Fearraigh, who spoke of […]


Dancing at Lughnasa wowing audiences in Glenties


A VERY special production of Brian Friel’s Dancing at Lughnasa continues at St Columba’s Comprehensive School in Glenties. The first show in the series opened on Saturday night last with members of the Friel family in attendance. The production received a hugely positive response. Come and visit Glenties by the Bluestacks and see site-specific theatre come to life […]


Sunflowers reach for the skies in Glenties


By Connie Duffy IN the quiet, windswept beauty between Glenties and Narin Beach, nestled in the scenic townland of Kilkenny, West Donegal, some-thing truly magical is happening – sunflowers are reaching for the sky. At the heart of it all is Donna Campbell, a warm, nature-loving woman who runs a small catering business, Fiddle & […]


McClafferty elected as Cathaoirleach of Glenties MD


By Róise Collins COUNCILLOR Michael McClafferty was elected Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District during the district’s AGM on Tuesday. He was nominated by Fianna Fáil’s Cllr Anthony Molloy and seconded by Sinn Féin’s Cllr Brian Carr. Cllr Molloy was then elected Leas-Cathaoirleach. Advertisement This marks the second time the Independent councillor has served as […]


Boil Water Notice on Glenties-Ardara Public Water Supply lifted


THE Boil Water Notice on the Glenties-Ardara Public Water Supply has been lifted with immediate effect. Uisce Éireann can confirm that, following consultation with the Health Service Executive, customers on this supply can now resume normal use of the public water supply. The notice was issued on Friday, January 24, due to deterioration in the […]


Bogus workmen targeting houses and businesses


PEOPLE are being urged to be vigilant following reports of bogus callers calling to houses and businesses offering to carry out driveway works. Gardaí have said they received reports of bogus callers in the Glenties area very recently. “They were travelling in a white Land Rover Defender, although please keep in mind that various vehicles would […]