With just over a week left of the COVID-19 Spring Booster programme, the HSE is encouraging eligible cohorts in Donegal to get their boosters before the end of the programme. The Spring Boosters are still available to everyone aged 70 or older and those aged 12 years or older with a weak immune system across […]
Earagail Arts Festival put call out for board members
DONEGAL’S famous Earagail Arts Festival is seeking board members to join the organising team. The Earagail Arts Festival is Donegal’s signature, bi-lingual multi-disciplinary arts festival which takes place every summer in venues across the county. The festival is now in need of members to fill vacancies on the board. Advertisement Every year at the AGM, as vacancies arise, […]
New funeral home planned for Letterkenny
by kate heaney PLANS have been lodged with Donegal County Council for a new funeral home at Carnamuggagh in Letterkenny. The planning application is in the name of Michael Morning and it includes a car parking area and connection to local services. Advertisement The planning application was lodged on May 22 however, no details are […]
Relay for Life hailed a huge success
THE Chairman of Relay for Life Donegal has said €92,000 has so far been raised after the weekend’s hugely successful fundraising event. An emotional Robert O’Connor was speaking to the Donegal News moments after he received a number of presentations on stage to mark the end of an era for him as chairperson of Relay for Life […]
People urged to use other care options before presenting at Emergency Department
OVER the June Bank Holiday weekend, Health Officials in the North West are asking people to consider all care options before presenting at Emergency Departments. Health Services are advising the public that there will be large numbers attending Emergency Departments this weekend and they will be prioritising those in need of urgent and emergency care. […]
Cancer survivor pens song to raise funds for Relay for Life
A WOMAN living in Letterkenny was inspired to compose her song ‘The War’ following a moving experience at her first Relay for Life last year. Rachel Akkoç, who is a breast cancer survivor, wrote the song as a fundraising effort after she was struck by the amount of people she witnessed wearing the purple survivors […]
THE THIRD DEGREE: From surviving the pandemic to earning a four-star rating
BY PAUL BRADLEY In this week’s edition of The Third Degree Conor McEniff, General Manager of the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny talks about their new four-star rating, managing through the pandemic and how he is the third generation in his family to work in the industry. Hi Conor, how are you? Thank you for taking […]
PICTURE SPECIAL: Fourth birthday celebrations at Chillout Cafe
ONE of Letterkenny’s most popular cafes celebrated its fourth birthday this week. Chillout Cafe, Lower Main Street Letterkenny, first opened its doors four years. Yesterday, staff celebrated the milestone and posted a heartfelt thanks to customers on their Facebook page. Advertisement “This is how we started our adventure 4 years ago in Chilout, time flies […]
Roadworks on Letterkenny dual carriageway next week
ROADWORKS are set to be carried out on the Letterkenny dual carriageway next week. Traffic Control will be in operation along the N13 Dual Carriageway between the Dry Arch Roundabout and the Manorcunningham Roundabout for essential road maintenance on Wednesday June 7, until Friday. A spokesperson for Donegal County Council said, “Lane closures will be […]
Letterkenny woman selected as London Rose of Tralee
LETTERKENNY woman Amy Gillen has been selected as the 2023 London Rose of Tralee. Born to Aisling and Billy Gillen, Amy currently resides in the vibrant heart of Central London. Currently working as a freelance musician and teacher, Amy’s musical journey began with her pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Flute Performance and Licentiate Teaching Diploma […]